kitio.aiAdded Oct 28, 2026
Kiro
Freemium · $20/moAgentic IDE from AWS built around specs before code
What is Kiro?
Kiro is an AI IDE from AWS that turns a prompt into requirements, a design and a task list before writing code. It also offers a quicker vibe mode, agent hooks and a CLI. It replaced Amazon Q Developer as AWS's main coding assistant in 2026.
Spec-driven development keeps the plan in Markdown files inside the repo, so the agent and your team can review and edit it. Hooks run agents automatically on events such as saving a file. Kiro is built on Code OSS, supports MCP servers and steering files, and uses credits shared across chat, specs and the CLI.
Features
- Spec-driven development
- Agent hooks
- Steering files
- MCP support
- Kiro CLI
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Organization
Amazon Web Services
🇺🇸 United States
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- $20/mo
- Billing frequency
- Monthly
Kiro plans
Kiro Free
Free
- 50 credits
- Open weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5
Kiro Pro
$20/mo
- Per user
- 1,000 credits
- Premium models
- Add-on credits at $0.04
Kiro Pro+
$40/mo
- Per user
- 2,000 credits
Kiro Pro Max
$100/mo
- Per user
- 5,000 credits
Kiro Power
$200/mo
- Per user
- 10,000 credits
Enterprise
Contact sales
- Centralized billing and SSO
- Usage analytics
- Enterprise security controls
Prices in USD, checked Oct 28, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the Kiro site.Official pricing
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Plans work before writing code
- Hooks automate repetitive checks
- Free tier with 50 credits a month
Cons
- Specs add overhead for small changes
- Credit usage can be hard to predict
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What is Kiro?
Kiro is an AI IDE from AWS that turns a prompt into requirements, a design and a task list before writing code. It also offers a quicker vibe mode, agent hooks and a CLI. It replaced Amazon Q Developer as AWS's main coding assistant in 2026.
Does Kiro replace Amazon Q Developer?
Yes. AWS stopped new Amazon Q Developer signups in May 2026 and points users to Kiro, with Q Developer IDE plugins reaching end of support in April 2027.
How much does Kiro cost?
Kiro is freemium, with paid plans from $20/mo.
Is there a free version of Kiro?
Yes. Kiro has a free plan, and paid plans add more usage and features.
What are the main features of Kiro?
Spec-driven development, Agent hooks, Steering files, MCP support, Kiro CLI.
Who makes Kiro?
Kiro is made by Amazon Web Services.
What are the best alternatives to Kiro?
Popular alternatives include Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Devin Desktop.