Amazon CodeWhisperer
Amazon CodeWhisperer, now Amazon Q Developer (AWS is migrating IDE/CLI users to Kiro)
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Renamed: CodeWhisperer was rebranded as Amazon Q Developer, and AWS is now moving Q Developer IDE and CLI users to Kiro. Sources: [1] [2]
What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
Amazon CodeWhisperer is Amazon CodeWhisperer, now Amazon Q Developer (AWS is migrating IDE/CLI users to Kiro) It's designed for aws-heavy teams.
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About Amazon CodeWhisperer
Key Strengths
- Free tier with 50 agentic requests a month
- Pro at $19/user/mo includes IP indemnity and admin controls
- Strong AWS integration, including Java upgrade transformations
Limitations to Consider
- CodeWhisperer no longer exists. It became Amazon Q Developer
- AWS is now migrating Q IDE/CLI users to Kiro
- Free tier limits are low for daily coding
Best For
AWS-heavy teams.
Skip it if: You're not on AWS.
Pricing
a freemium model with both free and premium features
Free tier: yes. Q Developer Pro $19/user/mo. Kiro Pro $20/mo. (checked Oct 11, 2026)
Sources
- https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/pricing/
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/upgrade-to-kiro.html
- https://litmustools.com/review/amazon-q-developer/
Pros, cons and pricing compiled from public sources (official pricing/docs pages, published reviews, user reports), not hands-on testing.
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What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
Amazon CodeWhisperer is Amazon CodeWhisperer, now Amazon Q Developer (AWS is migrating IDE/CLI users to Kiro) It's designed for aws-heavy teams.
How much does Amazon CodeWhisperer cost?
Amazon CodeWhisperer offers a freemium model with both free and premium features You can start with the free tier or upgrade to premium on their official website.
Who should use Amazon CodeWhisperer?
Amazon CodeWhisperer is best suited to aws-heavy teams — particularly users who need coding assistance and development tools.