# Amazon Q Developer [02 ide-extension](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/ide-extension)/[Amazon Web Services](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/aws)/ACTIVE/aka CodeWhisperer Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is AWS's coding assistant with IDE and CLI agents plus Java/.NET transformation. - [File editing](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/file-edits) - [Repo context](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/repo-context) - [Shell access](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/shell) - [Code review](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/code-review) SEC.01 ## What it does - 01AWS-aware suggestions - 02Agentic coding - 03Security scanning - 04IAM Identity Center (Pro) SEC.02 ## Who it's for Stacks that live on AWS; see Kiro for AWS's newer agent-first IDE. PRICING ## Pricing Free tier; Pro $19/user/mo. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding. ALT ## Other IDE extensions (9) [GitHub Copilot GitHub · ide-extension editor/api · cloud · Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/copilot) [Cline Community / OSS · ide-extension editor/cli · local · Free (OSS) + model costs; ClinePass $9.99/mo](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/cline) [Gemini Code Assist Google · ide-extension caution editor · cloud · Standard $19–22.80/user/mo; Enterprise $45–54; free individual tier ended Jun 2026](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/gemini-code-assist) [Sourcegraph Cody Sourcegraph · ide-extension caution editor · cloud/local · Enterprise only (no public price; ~$59/user/mo cited)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/cody) [Augment Code Augment Code · ide-extension editor/cli · local/cloud · Business $100/mo flat (up to 50 seats, $100 usage incl.); Enterprise custom](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/augment) [Continue Community / OSS · ide-extension retired editor · local · Retired — acquired by Cursor (Jun 2026); OSS core only](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/continue) [Roo Code Roo Code Inc. · ide-extension retired editor · local · Shut down May 15, 2026 — successor: Roomote](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/roo-code) [Kilo Code Kilo · ide-extension editor/cli/api · local/cloud · Free OSS; 500+ models at provider rates via Kilo; Kilo Pass plans](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/kilo-code) [Junie JetBrains · ide-extension editor/cli · local · Free to start; full use via JetBrains AI subscription (AI Pro / AI Ultimate)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/junie) VENDOR ## More from Amazon Web Services [Kiro Amazon Web Services · ai-ide editor/cli · local/cloud · Free (50 credits); Pro $20/user/mo; Pro+ $40; Pro Max $100; Power $200](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/kiro) FAQ ## Frequently asked ### What is Amazon Q Developer? Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is AWS's coding assistant with IDE and CLI agents plus Java/.NET transformation. ### Who is Amazon Q Developer for? Stacks that live on AWS; see Kiro for AWS's newer agent-first IDE. ### How much does Amazon Q Developer cost? Free tier; Pro $19/user/mo. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding. ### Does Amazon Q Developer run locally or in the cloud? Amazon Q Developer runs in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are an editor/IDE surface, a terminal (CLI). ### What are alternatives to Amazon Q Developer? Other IDE extension entries in the catalog: GitHub Copilot, Cline, Gemini Code Assist, Sourcegraph Cody, Augment Code, Continue, Roo Code, Kilo Code, Junie. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the IDE extensions & copilots category page for tradeoffs. Spec sheet **Name**: Amazon Q Developer **Vendor**: [Amazon Web Services](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/aws) **Category**: [IDE extensions & copilots](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/ide-extension) **Interfaces**: editor · cli **Hosting**: cloud **Pricing**: Free tier; Pro $19/user/mo **Status**: actively maintained **Integrates**: - [VS Code](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/vscode) - [JetBrains IDEs](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/jetbrains) - [AWS](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/aws) **Aliases**: CodeWhisperer **Record ID**: `sys://aws/amazon-q-developer` **Verified**: [2026-09-25](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog) Sources - [↗ aws.amazon.com](https://aws.amazon.com/) - [↗ aws.amazon.com/q/developer/pricing/](https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/pricing/) Catalog entries are editorial records, not paid placements or endorsements. Pricing and status are approximate as of the seed date. --- Source: [Amazon Q Developer — IDE-EXTENSION by Amazon Web Services | agentlist.io](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/amazon-q-developer). This is the public page rendered as Markdown; interactive controls require the website.