Amazon CodeWhisperer
by Amazon Web Services
AWS-native AI coding assistant with agents.
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Our verdict
Amazon CodeWhisperer now effectively ships as part of Amazon Q Developer, which reframes it from a basic completer into an AWS‑savvy assistant with agentic capabilities. In testing, code suggestions are solid for mainstream languages and the inline chat reduces context switching. Where it differentiates is AWS integration: it can diagnose console errors and discuss costs, which Copilot and other IDE‑only tools can’t. The Pro tier’s organizational controls, IP indemnity, and identity support make it workable for enterprises, while reference tracking and suppression help mitigate OSS licensing risk. Limits are clear: the free tier is constrained to 50 agentic requests and 1,000 LOC/month for Java upgrades, and Pro overages on transformation are $0.003/LOC, so heavy transformation workloads can add up. There’s no published annual billing or on‑prem option. Overall, if you’re on AWS, the $19/user/month price is fair value; if you’re not, competitors may feel more editor‑centric.
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Overall score
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## Overview
How we tested
Days tested
7 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Generate and refactor code with inline chat in VS Code
- ·Run Java 8→17 upgrade on a sample service
- ·Scan a repo for vulnerabilities and apply suggested fixes
- ·Use AWS Console Q panel to diagnose a mock error and review costs
Method
Compared against GitHub Copilot and JetBrains AI Assistant using identical inputs
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Free
Individuals evaluating AI coding on AWS
- 50 agentic requests per month
- 1,000 lines/month for Java upgrades
- Reference tracking; suppress public code suggestions
- No admin dashboard/Identity Center
- No IP indemnity
Pro
Teams needing higher limits and governance
- Everything in Free
- Higher agentic request limits
- 4,000 LOC/month per user for transformations (pooled at payer account)
- Admin dashboard with Identity Center support
- IP indemnity
- Automatically opted out of data collection
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Amazon CodeWhisperer | GitHub Copilot | JetBrains AI Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| IDE inline code completion | |||
| Agents | |||
| Agentic coding (multi-step edits, run commands) | |||
| Compliance | |||
| Open‑source reference tracking/attribution | |||
| Admin | |||
| Org admin controls with SSO/identity center | |||
| Legal | |||
| IP indemnity | |||
| Cloud Ops | |||
| Troubleshoot AWS Console errors/costs | |||
| Transform | |||
| Automated Java/.NET application upgrades | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
AWS-centric dev teams
Deep AWS console integration and cloud guidance reduce context switching when diagnosing issues or optimizing costs.
Java/.NET modernization
Built-in agents accelerate Java 8→17 upgrades and .NET porting with measurable per-user LOC allowances.
Security-minded orgs
Reference tracking, suppression of public code, and Pro-tier IP indemnity help manage legal and security risk.
Less suited for
Organizations needing on-prem deployment
No publicly documented self-hosted/on‑premises Q Developer option; relies on AWS services.
Heavy agentic usage without budget
Overages for code transformation apply at $0.003/LOC beyond pooled 4,000/user limits.
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- Java 8→17 application upgrades
- .NET Framework to Linux porting
- Inline code suggestions and chat in IDE
- Generate unit tests and documentation
- Scan and remediate vulnerabilities
- Diagnose AWS console errors and analyze costs
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- VS Code
- JetBrains IDEs
- Slack
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- No training on user data (Pro)
- Reference tracking
- Data collection opt-out (Free)
Details
Category
Price
- Free
- Pro $19/mo
Free version
Best for
- Java 8→17 and .NET porting at scale
- Cloud troubleshooting in AWS Console
- Security scanning with remediation
- Org-wide admin controls and SSO.
Frequently asked questions
Amazon CodeWhisperer
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