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Amazon Q Developer vs Kiro: catalog facts
Amazon Q DeveloperKiro
Freemium

Free tier available with paid plans for more usage.

Freemium

Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.

Windows, macOS, Linux Command line
  • Deep integration with AWS services for cloud-focused development
  • Free tier available alongside paid plans
  • Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks
  • Property-based tests to check correctness
  • IDE plugin support is being wound down by April 2027
  • AWS is steering users toward a different product (Kiro), adding migration uncertainty
  • Relies on cloud AI models and an account
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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