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Amazon CodeWhisperer
AWS-native AI code assistant for cloud developers
About Amazon CodeWhisperer
Amazon CodeWhisperer is an AI-powered code companion developed by Amazon Web Services that delivers real-time code suggestions trained on billions of lines of code including open-source repositories and Amazon's own internal codebase. It integrates with all major IDEs including VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, and AWS Cloud9, and supports 15 programming languages. CodeWhisperer is particularly strong for AWS-specific development, providing contextually relevant suggestions for services like Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and CDK infrastructure-as-code. A built-in security scanner identifies vulnerabilities including those from the OWASP Top 10 and CWE lists in real time. The Individual tier is completely free with no usage limits, making it one of the most accessible AI coding tools for AWS developers.
Key Features
Real-time AI code suggestions trained on AWS internal code and open-source repositories
Built-in security vulnerability scanner covering OWASP Top 10 and CWE issues
Deep AWS service integration for Lambda, S3, CDK, and cloud-native development
Supports 15 programming languages across all major IDEs and AWS Cloud9
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Completely free for individual developers with no usage caps or feature paywalls
- Security scanner adds a layer of code quality assurance not found in most competitors
- Strongest AI code suggestions available specifically for AWS service development
👎 Cons
- AWS-specific context is less useful for developers not building on Amazon's cloud platform
- General code suggestion quality lags behind Cursor and GitHub Copilot for complex tasks
- Professional plan pricing is higher than several competing enterprise AI coding tools
Use Cases
AWS developers getting contextually accurate code suggestions for cloud-native service development
Security-conscious teams using the built-in scanner to catch vulnerabilities during development
Individual developers wanting a fully free AI code assistant with no monthly usage restrictions
💰 Pricing
Amazon CodeWhisperer Pricing Plans
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Individual
Full AI code completion and security scanning — completely free for individuals.
$0
/mo
- Unlimited AI code suggestions
- Security vulnerability scanner
- 15 programming languages supported
- All major IDE integrations
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Professional
Enterprise controls, admin management, and policy enforcement for teams.
$19
/mo
- Everything in Individual
- Centralized admin dashboard
- SAML SSO and IAM integration
- Usage policy and content filtering controls
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