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Amp is a terminal-first, multi-model coding agent with subagents, an Oracle second-opinion model, threads, and MCP plugins.

SEC.01

What it does

  • 01Effort modes
  • 02Subagents
  • 03Oracle
  • 04Orbs (remote runners)
  • 05Team threads
  • 06Editor integrations
SEC.02

Who it's for

Expert operators who want a free BYOK agent with optional paid remote compute.

PRICING

Pricing

Hobby free (BYOK / own runners); Megawatt $20/mo; Gigawatt $200. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Amp is free when you bring your own keys and runners; subscriptions (Megawatt $20, Gigawatt $200) bundle included usage and orb hours.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Amp?

Amp is a terminal-first, multi-model coding agent with subagents, an Oracle second-opinion model, threads, and MCP plugins.

Who is Amp for?

Expert operators who want a free BYOK agent with optional paid remote compute.

How much does Amp cost?

Hobby free (BYOK / own runners); Megawatt $20/mo; Gigawatt $200. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does Amp run locally or in the cloud?

Amp runs locally on your machine. Its interfaces are a terminal (CLI), an editor/IDE surface.

What are alternatives to Amp?

Other CLI agent entries in the catalog: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Aider, OpenCode, OpenHands, Goose, Gemini CLI, Warp, Muse Code, Grok Build, Kimi Code, Qwen Code, Mistral Vibe, Crush. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the CLI & terminal agents category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting Amp?

Amp is free when you bring your own keys and runners; subscriptions (Megawatt $20, Gigawatt $200) bundle included usage and orb hours.