Amazon Q Developer is AWS's AI coding assistant, available as an IDE plugin and CLI tool with agentic code generation, Java/.NET transformation, and deep AWS integration. Compared on enterprise compliance and AWS-native workflows, it is the strongest option for teams already on AWS infrastructure.
Best used for
Code generation, debugging, code review, documentation, and writing tests.
Who it's for
- Individuals looking for fast, capable AI assistance
- Small businesses wanting to automate repetitive work
- Teams that need a reliable AI they can trust
Free
Free
- 50 agentic requests/month
- IDE plugins & CLI
- Latest Claude model access
- Reference tracking
- Public code suppression opt-out
Pro
£15/mo
- Expanded agentic requests
- Java/.NET transformation (4,000 lines/user/mo)
- Admin dashboard
- IP indemnity
- Automatic data opt-out
Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Free tier availableYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Enterprise readyYes
GDPR compliantYes
SOC 2 certifiedYes
ISO 27001No
MFA supportedYes
Trains on your dataYes
Pros
- +GDPR and SOC2 certified — inherits AWS enterprise compliance stack
- +Pro tier automatically opted out of data training — confirmed on pricing page
- +Deep AWS integration: understands IAM, CloudFormation, and AWS APIs natively
- +Free tier includes 50 agentic requests/month — usable at no cost
Cons
- −Free tier uses data for service improvement by default — opt-out required
- −Most valuable inside the AWS ecosystem; limited appeal outside it
- −Pro IP indemnity and admin dashboard only on paid plan