Amazon Q Developer
by Amazon Web Services
Formerly CodeWhisperer, now Amazon Q Developer. Integrates into VS Code, JetBrains, and the AWS console. Free tier is generous. Strong security vulnerability scanning.
Free / $19+
AWS-native AI coding assistant vs GitHub-native Copilot.
Amazon Q Developer vs GitHub Copilot
Our pick
GitHub Copilot wins
Starts at $10/mo — better value for most users.
Try GitHub Copilot free →VS
GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
The AI pair programmer that started it all. IDE completions, chat, and agent mode. Free tier for individuals, $10/mo for power users.
Free / $10+
Head-to-head
| Feature | Amazon Q Developer | GitHub Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Amazon Web Services | GitHub |
| Category | Coding Assistants | Coding Assistants |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free / $19/mo | Free / $10/mo |
| Strengths | AWS ecosystem integration, security scanning built-in, generous free tier | mature IDE integrations, free tier, GitHub native |
| Weaknesses | weaker outside AWS stacks, agent mode less capable than Cursor | weaker agent mode than Cursor, slower adoption of new models |
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