Is Amazon CodeWhisperer free?
Yes, the Individual tier is free with unlimited code suggestions. Professional tier is $19/user/month with admin features. Free tier is very usable for individual developers.
What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
CodeWhisperer is Amazon's AI coding assistant. Suggests code as you type, similar to GitHub Copilot. Integrates with VS Code, JetBrains, and AWS Cloud9. Trained on AWS best practices.
CodeWhisperer vs GitHub Copilot?
CodeWhisperer is free for individuals; Copilot is $10/month. Copilot often produces better suggestions. CodeWhisperer excels at AWS-specific code. Try both to see which fits your workflow.
What languages does CodeWhisperer support?
Supports Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Kotlin, C, C++, shell scripting, SQL, and Scala. Best results with Python and JavaScript.
Does CodeWhisperer have security scanning?
Yes, CodeWhisperer scans code for security vulnerabilities as you write. Professional tier includes additional security features and admin controls. Useful for catching issues early.