GitHub Copilot offers sophisticated real-time code completion powered by OpenAI's technology with whole-line and full-function completions in multiple programming languages. In contrast, Continue provides intelligent code completion with inline suggestions and tab completion support, offering streaming diff previews and highlight-and-edit functionality. Both tools offer AI chat capabilities, but GitHub Copilot's chat feature is deeply integrated into IDEs and accessible through GitHub.com and mobile apps, providing natural language coding assistance and detailed code explanations. Continue's chat integration focuses on maintaining developer workflow by providing an integrated AI chat interface within the IDE. Additionally, both tools demonstrate strong context awareness, with GitHub Copilot analyzing entire codebases and comments to provide relevant suggestions. Continue offers robust context integration with customizable options for how much context to include. The pricing models differ significantly, with GitHub Copilot offering individual, business, and enterprise plans starting at $10/month or $100/year, while Continue is free as an open-source solution with optional enterprise features and dedicated support. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on specific needs regarding pricing, privacy, and customization requirements.