Amazon Q Developer logo

Amazon Q Developer

Amazon's AI coding assistant, deeply wired into AWS: generate code, troubleshoot, and get help with cloud resources right in your IDE or CLI.

Type
Assistant
Interface
IDE / CLI / AWS console
Open source
No
Model choice
Amazon models
Pricing
Freemium · from $19/user/mo
Official site

What is Amazon Q Developer?

Amazon Q Developer is the natural AI companion for AWS shops: beyond code completions and chat, it understands AWS services, helps debug cloud issues, and can even assist with transformations like Java upgrades.

Key features

01

AWS-aware assistance

Help with services, IAM, and architectures.

02

Code transformation

Assisted upgrades for languages and frameworks.

03

IDE + CLI

Works where AWS developers work.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Unmatched for AWS-centric teams
  • Cloud troubleshooting built in
  • Enterprise AWS billing/integration

Cons

  • Value drops off outside AWS
  • Tied to Amazon's models
  • Less general-agent depth than specialists

Who is it for?

Teams building primarily on AWS who want an assistant that speaks cloud fluently.

FAQ

Is Amazon Q free?
Free tier exists; Pro adds more — check AWS pricing.
Does it work outside AWS projects?
It does general coding help, but shines on AWS work.
Which IDEs?
VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI — see official docs.

Try Amazon Q Developer

Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.

Visit official site →

Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents