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Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer) vs Codeium (Windsurf)
| Compare | Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer) | Codeium (Windsurf) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 19 | 20 |
| Annual | — | — |
| Free plan | yes (Free tier: 50 agentic requests/mo, 1,000 lines transformation) | yes (Free: unlimited tab completions and inline edits, light agent quota) |
| Best for | Developers working mainly in the AWS ecosystem who want cloud-aware help and security checks. | Developers who want a generous free tier for daily completions and a cheap agent upgrade. |
Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer)
- 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.
Codeium (Windsurf)
- The free tier offers unlimited tab completions and inline edits.
- Windsurf's agent can plan and apply multi-file changes.
- At 20 dollars a month it undercuts several comparable assistants.
Developers working mainly in the AWS ecosystem who want cloud-aware help and security checks. — Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer). Developers who want a generous free tier for daily completions and a cheap agent upgrade. — Codeium (Windsurf).
Amazon CodeWhisperer (Amazon Q Developer) Codeium (Windsurf)