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Kiro vs Amazon Q Developer: catalog facts
Kiro	Amazon Q Developer
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.	Freemium Free tier available with paid plans for more usage.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks Property-based tests to check correctness	Deep integration with AWS services for cloud-focused development Free tier available alongside paid plans
Relies on cloud AI models and an account Heavier use requires a paid plan	IDE plugin support is being wound down by April 2027 AWS is steering users toward a different product (Kiro), adding migration uncertainty
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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