Amazon CodeWhisperer
Previous-generation AI code assistant
Merged into Amazon Q Developer; the CodeWhisperer name is no longer used. It was previously an AI code suggestion assistant in the IDE, with security scanning and open-source code references.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
⚠️ Retired or retiring service
Open CodeWhisperer on the map →
Merged into Amazon Q Developer
Think of it asLike an old brand that has been renamed: the product still exists but under a new name.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Not for new projects; you'll only encounter it in older documentation.
✗ Avoid it when
Any AI code suggestion need → Amazon Q.
Common uses
- Understand older docs and exams that mention CodeWhisperer
- Migrate to Q Developer
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: No longer sold separately; billed under the Amazon Q Developer plan (per user/month).
