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Amazon CodeWhisperer
AWS's AI coding companion. Free for individual developers, with enterprise security scanning built in.
What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
Amazon CodeWhisperer is AWS's AI coding companion, offering real-time code suggestions and security scanning for developers. Now part of Amazon Q Developer, it's free for individual developers and deeply integrated with AWS services — making it the natural choice for teams building on the Amazon cloud ecosystem.
Security Scanning and AWS Integration
CodeWhisperer's standout features beyond code completion are its built-in security scanning and open-source attribution tracking. The security scanner detects vulnerabilities in generated and existing code in real time, while the attribution feature flags when suggestions resemble open-source code, helping developers stay compliant with licensing requirements. AWS service integration means it provides especially accurate suggestions for Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and other AWS APIs.
- Real-time AI code suggestions in 15+ languages
- Built-in security vulnerability scanning
- Open-source code attribution tracking
- Deep AWS service code suggestions
- Works with VS Code, JetBrains, and AWS Cloud9
Who Uses CodeWhisperer
CodeWhisperer is particularly valuable for AWS developers who want AI coding assistance tightly integrated with AWS APIs and security best practices. It's free for individual use, making it a cost-effective choice for developers already in the AWS ecosystem.
Key Features
Context-aware code completions in 15+ languages as you type.
Detect vulnerabilities in your code with built-in OWASP and CWE checks.
Flags when suggestions match open-source code to maintain license compliance.
Superior suggestions for AWS APIs including Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB.
Works with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio, and AWS Cloud9.
Who Uses Amazon CodeWhisperer?
Build Lambda functions, S3 integrations, and AWS workflows faster.
Catch security vulnerabilities in generated code before deployment.
Ensure AI-generated code meets open-source licensing requirements.
Speed up coding across Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and more.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Free for individual developers with no meaningful usage limits
- Security scanning is a unique and genuinely valuable differentiator
- Best-in-class suggestions for AWS services and APIs
- Open-source attribution tracking helps with license compliance
- Backed by Amazon's deep infrastructure and ML expertise
❌ Cons
- Fewer language and IDE options compared to GitHub Copilot or Codeium
- Less powerful for non-AWS cloud development scenarios
- Agentic and chat features are less mature than competitors
- Being rebranded into Amazon Q Developer — transition can be confusing
Amazon CodeWhisperer Pricing
Individual
- Unlimited code suggestions
- Security scanning (50 scans/mo)
- Open-source attribution
- All supported IDEs
Professional
- All Individual features
- Organizational controls
- Admin dashboard
- Custom policy controls
- Priority support
Amazon CodeWhisperer earns a 4.2/5 rating from our editorial team. It's completely free to use with no hidden costs, making it one of the most accessible tools in the Development space. Standout strengths include free for individual developers with no meaningful usage limits and security scanning is a unique and genuinely valuable differentiator.
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