Amazon Q Developer
AWS's AI coding assistant with agents and code transformation, now closed to new sign-ups and being retired in favour of Kiro by April 2027.
- Free plan
- Agentic tool
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- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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What is Amazon Q Developer?
Amazon Q Developer is AWS's generative AI assistant for software development, with agentic coding, code transformation and AWS console help. AWS closed new Free and Pro sign-ups on 15 May 2026 and will end support for the IDE plugins and paid subscriptions on 30 April 2027, naming Kiro as the successor.
- Best forExisting AWS customers finishing current projects
- PricingFree tier and Pro $19 per user per month, both closed to new sign-ups since 15 May 2026. Free plan available.
- Main limitationNew Free accounts and Pro subscriptions closed on 15 May 2026.
- AlternativesKiro · GitHub Copilot · Gemini Code Assist · compare all
Amazon Q Developer overview: who it is for and what it does.
Amazon Q Developer replaced Amazon CodeWhisperer in April 2024. It offers chat and agentic coding in IDEs, Java and .NET code transformation, and help inside the AWS console, on a free tier and a $19 per user Pro tier.
In 2026 AWS began retiring it. Q CLI became Kiro CLI in November 2025; in April 2026 AWS announced end of support for the IDE plugins and paid subscriptions on 30 April 2027; and new Free accounts and Pro subscriptions closed on 15 May 2026. Existing customers can upgrade to Kiro, a move AWS describes as one-way.
Main problem it solves
Helped AWS customers build, transform and operate applications with an assistant that knows AWS services.
Typical customer segment
Existing AWS customers; no new sign-ups since 15 May 2026.
Target users
- Existing Q Developer Pro customers planning a migration
- Teams running Java upgrades on AWS
- AWS console users
Primary use cases
- Agentic coding in the IDE
- Java version upgrades with the transformation agent
- AWS console and resource questions
- Planning a move to Kiro
What makes it distinct
- Code transformation agent priced by lines of code.
- Native AWS console integration.
- A named successor, Kiro, with a one-way upgrade path.
Amazon Q Developer features explained.
Agents
- Agentic requests
- Chat-driven agentic coding in the IDE; 50 a month on Free.
- Transformation agent
- Java upgrades: 1,000 lines a month free, 4,000 per user on Pro, then $0.003 a line.
Platform
- IDE plugins
- VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio and Eclipse marketplaces.
- AWS console
- Help with AWS resources inside the console; not affected by the IDE retirement.
Administration
- IAM Identity Center
- Pro subscriptions are managed through IAM Identity Center.
- IP indemnity
- Listed for the Pro tier.
Amazon Q Developer pricing and plans.
Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against Amazon Web Services · UsagePricing · How AI Works.
Pricing model
Free tier plus a $19 per user Pro subscription, with line-of-code overage for transformation.
Free plan
A perpetual Free tier exists for existing accounts, but new Free accounts have been closed since 15 May 2026.
Free trial
Not applicable; new sign-ups are closed.
Amazon Q Developer plans and prices (USD)
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Free
Free
n/a
50 agentic requests and 1,000 transformed lines a month. Closed to new accounts since 15 May 2026.
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Pro
$19 per user per month
Monthly
Higher limits, 4,000 transformation lines per user pooled, $0.003 per extra line; IP indemnity. Closed to new subscriptions.
The AWS pricing page still lists $0 and $19, but new sign-ups closed on 15 May 2026. Cancelling Pro mid-month charges the full month. Kiro plans are credit-based.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesAmazon Q Developer integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- VS Code
- JetBrains IDEs
- Visual Studio
- Eclipse
- AWS console
- IAM Identity Center
- Kiro (successor)
Supported platforms
- IDE plugins (VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse)
- AWS console
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration availability can depend on plan. Confirm with the vendor before you rely on a specific connector.
How Amazon Q Developer works as an AI product.
Attributes are listed only where documented. We do not infer autonomy levels, certifications or model capabilities.
Classification: Agentic tool. A human-directed tool that can plan, edit and run actions, with the user reviewing or approving changes. Developer: Amazon Web Services.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported models | Anthropic Claude models, per AWS and third-party summaries. [1] [3] |
| Tools and integrations | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Ability to execute actions | Agentic coding requests and a transformation agent for Java upgrades. [1] |
| Execution environment | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Human-in-the-loop controls | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Permissions and access | Pro access is managed through AWS IAM Identity Center. [1] |
| Memory and context | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Deployment options | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Data handling and privacy | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Security and compliance | IP indemnity on Pro. [2] |
| Pricing and usage limits | Free: 50 agentic requests and 1,000 lines a month. Pro: 4,000 lines per user pooled, then $0.003 a line. [1] [2] |
| Languages and platforms | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Limitations and known constraints | Closed to new sign-ups since 15 May 2026; IDE plugins and paid subscriptions end on 30 April 2027. [2] [3] |
Primary tasks
- IDE coding help
- Java upgrades
- AWS console assistance
Best-fit workflows
- Existing AWS customers maintaining current workflows
- Teams planning a Kiro migration
Amazon Q Developer pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Existing AWS customers finishing current projects
- Teams planning a move to Kiro
- Java upgrade work on AWS
May be less suited to
- New customers
- Teams that need a long-term supported plugin
Top Amazon Q Developer alternatives and competitors.
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| Product | Interface | Model choice | Free tier | Pricing model | Human oversight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Q Developer | IDE plugins and AWS console | Claude models via AWS | Closed to new sign-ups | Free tier; Pro $19 per user | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| Gemini Code Assist | IDE plugins (VS Code, JetBrains, Android Studio) and Gemini CLI | Gemini models (Google) | No (individual edition ended June 2026) | Per-user licences, annual or monthly | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| GitLab Duo Agent Platform | GitLab web and IDE extensions | Admin-selected models (Claude default) | Credits purchasable on free tier | GitLab Credits; included with Premium and Ultimate | Review flows and group access controls |
| Rovo Dev | Jira, code review and Rovo Dev CLI | Atlassian-selected models | Yes (350 credits with Jira) | Per-user credits; $0.01 overage | Pull-request review |
| Aider | Terminal (command line) | Almost any LLM, including local models | Yes (open source) | Free software; pay model usage | Git commits can be reviewed and undone (third-party) |
| Amp | CLI and editor extensions | Several frontier models | Yes (ad-supported daily grant) | Credits and subscriptions | Not documented in sources reviewed |
Amazon Q Developer vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Amazon Q Developer discussions and buying questions.
Amazon Q Developer questions and answers
What is Amazon Q Developer used for?
Amazon Q Developer is AWS's generative AI assistant for software development, with agentic coding, code transformation and AWS console help. AWS closed new Free and Pro sign-ups on 15 May 2026 and will end support for the IDE plugins and paid subscriptions on 30 April 2027, naming Kiro as the successor.
Is Amazon Q Developer free?
A perpetual Free tier exists for existing accounts, but new Free accounts have been closed since 15 May 2026.
How much does Amazon Q Developer cost?
Free tier and Pro $19 per user per month, both closed to new sign-ups since 15 May 2026.
Which models does Amazon Q Developer support?
Anthropic Claude models, per AWS and third-party summaries.
Is Amazon Q Developer being discontinued?
AWS closed new Free and Pro sign-ups on 15 May 2026 and will end support for the IDE plugins and paid subscriptions on 30 April 2027. Kiro is the named successor; the console and chat-app experiences are not affected.
Can I move from Amazon Q Developer Pro to Kiro?
Yes. AWS offers an upgrade to Kiro plans, which it describes as one-way.
What are the limitations of Amazon Q Developer?
New Free accounts and Pro subscriptions closed on 15 May 2026. IDE plugins and paid subscriptions reach end of support on 30 April 2027. The upgrade to Kiro is one-way.
Which platforms does Amazon Q Developer run on?
Amazon Q Developer is documented as available on: IDE plugins (VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse), AWS console.
Is Amazon Q Developer an AI agent or an AI assistant?
We classify Amazon Q Developer as: Agentic tool. A human-directed tool that can plan, edit and run actions, with the user reviewing or approving changes. The classification is based on vendor documentation and is not an endorsement.
What are the main alternatives to Amazon Q Developer?
The main alternatives to Amazon Q Developer covered on Stack18 are Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Gemini Code Assist and Tabnine. See the Amazon Q Developer alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
When was the Amazon Q Developer profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 3 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Amazon Q Developer pricing Amazon Web Services Official Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Amazon Q Developer pricing blueprint UsagePricing Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026 Used for the sign-up closure and Kiro upgrade terms.
- Amazon Q Developer How AI Works Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026 Used for the end-of-support date.
Further official pages: Amazon Q Developer pricing (external)
Plans, features and status were checked against Amazon Q Developer's published pages and the third-party sources listed. Agent behaviour was not tested, and security certifications were not independently verified.
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