ModernMT vs Continue

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ModernMT

freemium

4.3 / 5.0

ModernMT is an adaptive machine translation engine developed by Translated that improves in real time from human corrections. It is used by professional translators within CAT tools to increase productivity while maintaining quality. Unlike static MT engines, ModernMT adapts to each translator's style and domain, producing more consistent and personalised output.

Best for: Professional translators using CAT tools who want adaptive MT assistance

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Continue

free

4.4 / 5.0

Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that connects any LLM to VS Code and JetBrains, enabling developers to customise their AI coding experience with any model - local or cloud. It provides autocomplete, chat, and edit modes, and supports integration with local models via Ollama. Continue is popular with developers who want full control over their AI coding setup without vendor lock-in.

Best for: Developers wanting full control over their AI coding assistant — choosing any LLM, including local models, with zero vendor lock-in

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Feature Comparison

Feature	ModernMT	Continue
Pricing	freemium	free
Category	-	-
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.3	★★★★☆ 4.4
Best For	Professional translators using CAT tools who want adaptive MT assistance	Developers wanting full control over their AI coding assistant — choosing any LLM, including local models, with zero vendor lock-in
Views	7	9

Pros & Cons — ModernMT

Pros

Real-time adaptation improves with every correction
Integrates seamlessly with professional CAT tools
Strong performance on domain-specific content

Cons

Less useful for one-off translations without prior context
Smaller community and ecosystem than big-tech alternatives

Pros & Cons — Continue

Pros

Completely free and open-source
Use any LLM including local models via Ollama
Full customisation and no vendor lock-in

Cons

More setup than Copilot or Codeium
Quality depends on LLM choice

Key Features — ModernMT

Adaptive machine translation with real-time learning
Integration with major CAT tools (memoQ, SDL Trados)
Domain adaptation without retraining
Privacy-preserving adaptation
REST API for custom integrations

Key Features — Continue

Open-source AI coding assistant
Any LLM support (cloud & local)
Ollama local model integration
VS Code & JetBrains plugins
Customisable context & prompts

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