AI coding assistants
Amp: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Amp lets people developing applications modify multiple files from an instruction, run tests, and fix errors. It also supports agents on remote machines, application previews, and sharing work with a team. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $20 per month. Access and transparency score: 70/100, #7 of 31 in its category.
What is Amp?
Amp lets people developing applications modify multiple files from an instruction, run tests, and fix errors. It also supports agents on remote machines, application previews, and sharing work with a team.
According to its documentation, Amp lets you:
- modify multiple files from an instruction
- run tests and fix errors
- have agents work on remote machines
- preview modified applications
- share conversations and work with a team
We file it under AI coding assistants, the category of tools to write and fix code, and it also overlaps with aI agent builders and developer tools. The category lists 31 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Amp Frontier Corporation. The service launched in 2025.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: developers. The need it covers is simple to state: write and fix code.
Amp is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
The best test is a concrete case from your daily work: if the tool does not beat your current method within a week, move on to an alternative.
How much does Amp cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $20 per month (Individual; models can use the user's subscriptions or API keys. Remote machines can also be billed based on usage), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is more expensive than the category median ($15 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in the United States.
For professional use, check that a data processing agreement (DPA) is offered, and do not send customers' personal data or confidential documents without one.
Exporting your content: Markdown et JSON pour les conversations. Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Amp runs on: web browser, Windows, macOS, Linux, and API.
Interface languages are not specified.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 70/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 25/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Amp against other tools in the aI coding assistants category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amp | Yes | $20 per month | Yes | 70 |
| Codex | Yes | $8 per month | Yes | 90 |
| aider | Yes | not published | Yes | 78 |
| Kilo | Yes | $15 per month | Yes | 78 |
| GitHub Copilot | Yes | $10 per month | Yes | 75 |
| Amazon Q Developer | Yes | $19 per month | – | 71 |
| OpenCode | Yes | $10 per month | Yes | 71 |
| Continue | Yes | not published | – | 68 |
Verdict
Amp is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
- Available on many platforms
Limitations
- More expensive than its category median
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Alternatives
- Codexfree tier
- aiderfree tier
- Kilofree tier
- GitHub Copilotfree tier
- Amazon Q Developerfree tier
- OpenCodefree tier
Categories and jobs
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Is Amp free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $20 per month.
Where is Amp data stored?
According to the publisher, in the United States.
Does Amp have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Amp?
In the same category: Codex, aider, Kilo, and GitHub Copilot.
Amp or Codex: which one to choose?
Amp starts at $20 per month, Codex at $8 per month and our score is 70/100 for Amp and 90/100 for Codex. Try both on the same task before paying.
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