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Two coding tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-10
Amazon Q Developer
by Amazon Web Services
Amazon Q Developer is AWS's AI assistant for software development in code editors, the command line and the AWS console; a beginner might try its free tier for code suggestions and questions about AWS.
Good for: Coding
All Amazon Q Developer factsCursor
by Anysphere
Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project.
Good for: Coding
All Cursor factsWhere they differ
- AI modelsAmazon Q Developer: Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Sonnet 3.7Cursor: Composer 2.5, Grok 4.7, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.8 Flash
- Code completionAmazon Q Developer: SupportedCursor: Supported, Limited
- How it runsAmazon Q Developer: IDE extension, CLICursor: Desktop editor, CLI, Cloud agent
- PlatformsAmazon Q Developer: Editor extension, Web, Mobile appCursor: Desktop app, Web, Mobile app, Editor extension
- AccountAmazon Q Developer: AWS Builder ID (free personal account) or AWS IAM / IAM Identity Center sign-in required; upgrading a Builder ID to Pro also needs an AWS accountCursor: Cursor account required (free sign-up available)
- Where it is availableAmazon Q Developer: Console, mobile app, AWS website and chat-app use is limited to the AWS Regions listed on the official Supported Regions pageCursor: Some third-party models may be unavailable in certain regions because of model-provider location restrictions; other models keep working, iOS app available in all App Store regions except mainland China
Same answer, but for different plans or with different conditions: repository context. The table below shows the conditions.
Same answer for both: free plan.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Amazon Q Developer
- Free Tier Free plan$0.00 / month
- Pro Tier Paid, individual$19.00 / month
Cursor
- Hobby Free plan$0.00 / month
- Pro Paid, individual$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro+ Paid, individual$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Ultra Paid, individual$200.00 / month, plus tax
- Teams (Standard seat) Team$40.00 / month, plus tax
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Amazon Q Developer is AWS's AI assistant for software development in code editors, the command line and the AWS console; a beginner might try its free tier for code suggestions and questions about AWS. | Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project. |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| Code completionSuggests code as you type. |
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| Repository contextCan read across your project, not only the open file. |
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| How it runsWhere you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-10 All compared fields have a confirmed value. | Last checked 2026-10-10 All compared fields have a confirmed value. |
What it is for
What it is for
Amazon Q Developer:
Amazon Q Developer is AWS's AI assistant for software development in code editors, the command line and the AWS console; a beginner might try its free tier for code suggestions and questions about AWS.
Cursor:
Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project.
Editor's suggestion
Amazon Q Developer:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
Cursor:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
Cost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Supportedaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Free Tier plan
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Hobby plan
Plans and prices
Amazon Q Developer:
- Free Tier (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Pro Tier (Paid, individual)$19.00 / month
- All plan details and sources
Cursor:
- Hobby (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Pro (Paid, individual)$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro+ (Paid, individual)$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Ultra (Paid, individual)$200.00 / month, plus tax
- Teams (Standard seat) (Team)$40.00 / month, plus tax
- All plan details and sources
AI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Sonnet 3.7docs.aws.amazon.com +1checked 2026-10-10
Cursor:
- Composer 2.5, Grok 4.7, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.8 Flashcursor.com +8checked 2026-10-10
Workflow
Code completion
Suggests code as you type.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Supportedaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified · On: Editor extension
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Pro, Pro+, Ultra
- Limitedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Hobby plan
Hobby (free) plan: Tab completions are included with limited usage.
Repository context
Can read across your project, not only the open file.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Supporteddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified · On: Editor extension
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
How it runs
Where you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent.
Amazon Q Developer:
- IDE extension, CLIaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Free Tier, Pro Tier
Cursor:
- Desktop editorcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Desktop app
- CLI, Cloud agentcursor.com +1checked 2026-10-10
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Editor extensionaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
- Web, Mobile appdocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Web, Mobile app
Cursor:
- Desktop appcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Desktop app
- Webcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Web
- Mobile appcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Mobile app
- Editor extensioncursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
Amazon Q Developer:
- AWS Builder ID (free personal account) or AWS IAM / IAM Identity Center sign-in required; upgrading a Builder ID to Pro also needs an AWS accountdocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Cursor:
- Cursor account required (free sign-up available)cursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Where it is available
Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
Amazon Q Developer:
- Console, mobile app, AWS website and chat-app use is limited to the AWS Regions listed on the official Supported Regions pagedocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10
Cursor:
- Some third-party models may be unavailable in certain regions because of model-provider location restrictions; other models keep workingcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
- iOS app available in all App Store regions except mainland Chinacursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Mobile app
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Amazon Q Developer:
Last checked 2026-10-10
All compared fields have a confirmed value.
Cursor:
Last checked 2026-10-10
All compared fields have a confirmed value.