What is CodeWhisperer?

Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is AWS's AI coding companion, with a particular strength in AWS services — it suggests code for cloud infrastructure and flags security issues as you write. It integrates with popular IDEs and offers a free tier for individuals. It's the natural pick for developers building heavily on AWS. Paid tiers from $19/month add enterprise features.

CodeWhisperer sits in the Coding category and is rated 4.2/5.0 by our community — one of the most reviewed tools in its space. It offers a free tier so you can try before you buy.

Best for:

Code completion
Bug fixing
Learning new languages

Not ideal for:

Production deployment without code review
Highly regulated industries without audit

Pricing Plans

Plan	Price	What's Included
Free	$0	Basic access with usage limits
ProMost Popular	$19/month	Full access, higher limits and priority support

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

✓ Dramatically speeds up development
✓ Reduces common bugs
✓ Learns your code style

✕ Cons

✕ All generated code must be reviewed
✕ Limited free usage on most plans

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use

7/10

Value for Money

7/10

Features

8/10

Support

6/10

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