continue.dev config.json free edition
Continue.dev itself is already free and open-sourced. However, to use it, you'll need API keys to access various providers, many of which are paid services.
While you can run models locally using Ollama, doing so requires a powerful machine with a GPU, which typically comes at a high cost. Additionally, models that can be run locally with ease typically have fewer parameters and are lighter, resulting in lower performance compared to API-provided models.
Fortunately, Google Gemini offers free quotas if you agree to allow the use of your usage data. Additionally, Mistral provides free Codestral API access, which can be used for auto-completion.