Amazon Q Developer Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Amazon Q Developer pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $19 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Amazon Q Developer offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Code completions and suggestions
- Chat assistance
- Security vulnerability scanning
- Reference tracking
- VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio support
- AWS integration
- Personal use
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free Tier
- Higher limits on all features
- 500 security scans/month
- Administrative controls
- SSO integration
- Customization with your codebase
- Agent capabilities for code transformation
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Completions | Generous limits | Unlimited/Higher |
| Security scans | 50 scans/month | Unlimited/Higher |
| Chat | Limited | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free Tier or Higher limits on all features
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Amazon Q Developer branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Free Tier $0 | Pro $19/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7 included | 7+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Amazon Q Developer branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individual developers, especially those using AWS | Professional developers and small teams |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Amazon Q Developer free?
Yes, Amazon Q Developer offers a freemium plan with 7 core features included. However, there are limits on completions, security scans that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Amazon Q Developer's free plan?
Amazon Q Developer's free plan includes: Code completions and suggestions, Chat assistance, Security vulnerability scanning, Reference tracking, VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio support, and 2 more features. Key limits include Completions: Generous limits, Security scans: 50 scans/month, Chat: Limited.
03 What's NOT included in Amazon Q Developer's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free Tier, Higher limits on all features, 500 security scans/month, Administrative controls, SSO integration. You'll also have Amazon Q Developer branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Amazon Q Developer's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free Tier or Higher limits on all features, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $19/user/month.
05 Is Amazon Q Developer's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Amazon Q Developer's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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