Amazon Q Developer
Amazon Q Developer is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Amazon Web Services (released 2023-11). Amazon Q Developer's verified model list is still being expanded, so this page emphasizes runtime shape, pricing, and comparable AI coding harnesses. Pricing starts at Free tier; Pro at $19/user/mo. It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development.
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AI coding assistant and agent deeply integrated with AWS services, capable of autonomous feature implementation, test generation, and security scanning.
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FAQ
What is Amazon Q Developer?
Amazon Q Developer is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Amazon Web Services (released 2023-11). It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development. It is primarily used for pair programming, code review, and repository-aware edits inside an editor.
How much does Amazon Q Developer cost?
Amazon Q Developer costs Free tier; Pro at $19/user/mo.
Is Amazon Q Developer open source?
No, Amazon Q Developer is a proprietary IDE plug-in.
What are alternatives to Amazon Q Developer?
Alternatives include Windsurf, Augment Code, and Zed.
When was Amazon Q Developer released?
Amazon Q Developer was released in 2023-11.