# Cursor acquires Continue, an open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Cursor acquires Continue, an open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot |
| Switching from | GitHub Copilot |
| Category | Developer tools |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 2 |
| Comments | 0 |
| Posted | 2026-06-23 |
| Linked site | https://thenewstack.io/cursor-acquires-continue-coding/ |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (GitHub Copilot).

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