Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer): AWS-Aware Coding Help
Amazon CodeWhisperer, now part of Amazon Q Developer, is an AI assistant tuned for AWS with autocomplete, chat and security scanning. It targets developers building on AWS who want cloud-aware suggestions.
| Price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly: 19 Annual: — |
yes (Free tier: 50 agentic requests/mo, 1,000 lines transformation) | Developers working mainly in the AWS ecosystem who want cloud-aware help and security checks. |
Pros
- Understands AWS APIs, so suggestions fit cloud code better than generic tools.
- Built-in security scanning flags common vulnerabilities as you write.
- The free tier includes 50 agentic requests and 1,000 lines of transformation monthly.
Cons
- Its advantage shrinks sharply outside AWS.
- The free agentic request cap is small for automation-heavy users.
- Chat responsiveness lags the most polished competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the free tier enough daily?
For autocomplete and light chat yes, but 50 agentic requests run out fast.
Do I need an AWS account?
It helps and is required for some features, though basic completion works broadly.