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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.

Free plan
Verified free plan
Paid from
Pro Tier $19.00 / month
Known for
Amazon Q in the AWS Management Console, Java upgrade transformation, Diagnose with Amazon Q
Facts last checked
2026-10-10
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What makes Amazon Q Developer different

AWS's coding and cloud assistant, built into IDEs and the AWS console.

  1. 01

    Amazon Q in the AWS Management Console

    Answers questions about your own AWS resources, costs and architecture inside the AWS Management Console.

    Use it for: Finding which EC2 instances are running and what drove last month's bill.

    How to start

    1. Attach the AmazonQDeveloperAccess managed policy to your IAM identity
    2. In the AWS Management Console, choose the Amazon Q icon in the navigation bar
    3. Type your question in the Amazon Q panel
    No plan limit stateddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-11

  2. 02

    Java upgrade transformation

    Upgrades Java 8, 11 or 17 Maven projects to Java 17 or 21, updating deprecated code and dependencies.

    Use it for: Moving a legacy Java 8 service onto Java 21.

    How to start

    1. Open and build the Maven project in VS Code or a JetBrains IDE
    2. Choose the Amazon Q logo and ask Amazon Q to transform your application in the chat panel
    3. Pick the project, choose Transform, then review the result with View diff
    No plan limit stateddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-11

  3. 03

    Diagnose with Amazon Q

    Explains common AWS console errors, such as missing permissions or limits, and lists steps to fix them.

    Use it for: Fixing an access-denied error while setting up a Lambda function.

    How to start

    1. Give your IAM identity permission to diagnose console errors with Amazon Q
    2. When an error message shows a Diagnose with Amazon Q button, choose it
    3. Follow the cause and remediation steps Amazon Q lists
    No plan limit stateddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-11

  4. 04

    Console-to-Code

    Records your clicks in the AWS console and turns them into AWS CLI commands, CDK or CloudFormation code.

    Use it for: Turning a VPC and EC2 setup you clicked together into reusable infrastructure code.

    How to start

    1. In a supported service console, such as Amazon EC2, choose the Console-to-Code icon
    2. Choose Start recording, take your actions, then choose Stop
    3. Select the recorded actions and copy the CLI commands, or pick a language and choose Generate
    No plan limit stateddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-11

  5. 05

    Amazon Q Developer in chat applications

    Answers AWS questions and troubleshoots resources from Microsoft Teams or Slack channels when you mention @Amazon Q.

    Use it for: Checking a Lambda function's configuration during an incident without leaving Slack.

    How to start

    1. Add the AmazonQDeveloperAccess managed policy to the channel's IAM role
    2. In the Amazon Q Developer in chat applications console, add that policy under Set guardrails
    3. In the channel, type @Amazon Q followed by your question
    No plan limit stateddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-11

Cost

Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
  • Supportedaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Free Tier plan

Plans

  • Free Tier

    Free plan

    • $0.00 / month

  • Pro Tier

    Paid, individual

    • $19.00 / monthPer user.

As shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.

All features7 questions, each with its source and the date we checked it

AI models

AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
  • Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Sonnet 3.7docs.aws.amazon.com +1checked 2026-10-10

Workflow

Code completionSuggests code as you type.
  • Supportedaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified · On: Editor extension

Repository contextCan read across your project, not only the open file.
  • Supporteddocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified · On: Editor extension

How it runsWhere you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent.
  • IDE extension, CLIaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plans: Free Tier, Pro Tier

PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
  • Editor extensionaws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    On: Editor extension

  • Web, Mobile appdocs.aws.amazon.comchecked 2026-10-10

    On: Web, Mobile app

Requirements

AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it.
  • 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
Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
  • 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
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