Amazon CodeWhisperer — Free Service Overview

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is a AI coding assistant operated by Amazon Web Services, Inc. (subsidiary of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN)), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The product launched in 2022 and has grown into a recognizable name in its category, with Amazon Q Developer agents for code transformation (Java 8 to 17), feature development, and AWS-aware chat tuned on AWS APIs and CloudFormation as the standout buying signal for 2025-2026. This page tracks live pricing, named tiers, supported platforms, and the practical use cases where Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) earns its keep.

Quick Facts

• Operator: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
• Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
• Founded: 2022
• Public-market status: subsidiary of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN)
• Flagship paid tier: Pro (Pro at $19/user/month)
• Free tier available: Yes
• 2025-2026 differentiator: Amazon Q Developer agents for code transformation (Java 8 to 17), feature development, and AWS-aware chat tuned on AWS APIs and CloudFormation

What is Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer)?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is a AI coding assistant that launched in 2022 under Amazon Web Services, Inc.. Today the product spans Inline code suggestions, Chat in IDE, Security scans, Code customizations, Java upgrade agent, Feature dev agent, Inline citations, and AWS-aware completions, with the team currently shipping against Amazon Q Developer agents for code transformation (Java 8 to 17), feature development, and AWS-aware chat tuned on AWS APIs and CloudFormation. The catalog page below pulls live tier pricing from our internal database and links into our cancel guides, deal hunters, and renewal price tracker so you can monitor Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) over its full subscription lifecycle.

Why choose Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer)

Product direction and 2025-2026 roadmap

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) (Amazon Web Services, Inc.) leads its 2025-2026 roadmap with Amazon Q Developer agents for code transformation (Java 8 to 17), feature development, and AWS-aware chat tuned on AWS APIs and CloudFormation. Headline capabilities now include Inline code suggestions, Chat in IDE, and Security scans. The team publishes release notes regularly on the vendor site and surfaces material changes inside the product, so buyers evaluating Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) can track concrete ship velocity rather than relying on marketing claims alone.

Feature breadth

Beyond the headline pillars, Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) ships Code customizations, Java upgrade agent, and Feature dev agent. This depth matters because subscribers rarely buy a single feature — they buy a system that can absorb adjacent jobs over time without forcing a vendor switch. Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer)'s feature surface area lets a household or team start narrow and expand into the rest of the platform as needs grow.

Plan structure and ecosystem fit

The current ladder runs from a Free entry point at $0/month up to Pro ($19/user/month). Each step unlocks specific capabilities (detailed in the pricing table below) rather than artificial caps, and the platform integrates with mainstream account, billing, and device ecosystems typical for a AI coding assistant. That makes it straightforward to slot Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) into existing setups without re-platforming.

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) pricing in 2026

The current tier list and an anchor price (Pro at $19/user/month) are sourced from the Amazon Web Services, Inc. public pricing page. Tiers, included features, and headline costs are summarized in the table below.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes, and renewal pricing, see the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalog so promotions, anchor tiers, and price drops surface as soon as we capture them.

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) apps and platform support

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) supports the platforms required for a AI coding assistant. The table below summarizes coverage.

Model capabilities and limits

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) exposes Inline code suggestions and Chat in IDE as its headline models. Usage limits scale with the tier shown in the pricing table above, and the team publishes model cards documenting capability, context window, and known weaknesses. For buyers comparing AI assistants, the practical questions are output quality on your prompts, latency at peak times, and per-seat cost — all of which are visible from the tier ladder.

Use cases Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) fits

• AWS developers wanting completions that know IAM, Lambda, and CDK
• Teams upgrading legacy Java codebases with the Java 8 to 17 agent
• Engineering managers turning on security scans across pull requests
• Builders chatting with Q CLI to debug deployments and analyze CloudWatch logs
• Cross-region users centralizing inline code suggestions and chat in ide on one account
• Buyers evaluating Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) (Pro) against the broader AI coding assistant market before committing to annual billing

Comparable products in our catalog

If you're evaluating Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) alongside other tools, we maintain a separate catalog page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use our category hub to compare Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) with adjacent AI coding assistant options on price, free tier availability, and feature coverage. For each candidate we also track cancellation flow, current promo codes, and renewal price history so the total cost of ownership is visible upfront.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer)?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is operated by Amazon Web Services, Inc., subsidiary of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The product launched in 2022 and remains under that operator today.

How much does Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) cost in 2026?

The flagship paid tier (Pro) is priced at Pro at $19/user/month. The full tier list — Free, Pro — is in the pricing table above with feature differences per tier.

Does Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) offer a free tier or trial?

A free tier exists (Free at $0/month), with usage caps shown in the pricing table above. You can also browse our deals page for promotional pricing on paid tiers.

What platforms does Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) run on?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) covers the platforms shown in the platform table above. Mobile, desktop, smart TV, and console support vary by region and tier, and the vendor's release notes track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) for 2025-2026?

The headline buying signal is Amazon Q Developer agents for code transformation (Java 8 to 17), feature development, and AWS-aware chat tuned on AWS APIs and CloudFormation. This is the feature most likely to influence whether Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is the right choice for a buyer evaluating the AI coding assistant market today.

How does Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) compare to other AI coding assistant options?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) differentiates on Inline code suggestions and Chat in IDE plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side feature comparison with adjacent products, see our category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) anytime?

Yes — cancellation is self-service from the Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) account portal. We maintain a step-by-step cancellation guide on our cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility, and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) offer family, team, or enterprise pricing?

The Pro tier ($19/user/month) targets larger deployments or multi-user households with admin controls and dedicated support where applicable. Quoted pricing depends on seat count and contract length; the pricing table above shows the published anchors.

Is Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) available outside its home country?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is sold internationally where rights and licensing allow, with localized billing currencies on the checkout page. See the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing across supported markets.

Where can I find Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) deals and promo codes?

Our deals page tracks current Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) promotional pricing and our renewal price tracker stores historical price points so you can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked below in the related guides section.

Get started with Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer)

To sign up, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches your needs — Free for evaluation, Pro for production use at Pro at $19/user/month, or Pro for the broadest feature set. Once you've signed up, bookmark this page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Amazon Web Services, Inc..

Related Subger guides

• Cancel Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) — step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
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• Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) true price tracker — renewal-price history and post-trial cost watch
• Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) promo codes — coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full AI coding assistant category on Subger