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Amazon Q Developer vs Cursor
Coding Tools — Side-by-side comparison
Quick Verdict
Cursor has a higher rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Amazon Q Developer is more affordable starting at $19/mo. Amazon Q Developer offers more features (6 vs 5).
Pricing Comparison
Amazon Q Developer
FreeFree
Pro$19/user/mo
Cursor
HobbyFree
Pro$20/mo
Business$40/user/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Amazon Q Developer | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Chat Interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code Generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | ✗ | ✗ |
| File Upload | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Browsing | ✗ | ✗ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom GPTs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Plugin Ecosystem | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max Context | Full project | Full codebase |
Pros & Cons
Amazon Q Developer
Pros
+ Deep AWS integration
+ Free tier is generous
+ Security scanning built-in
+ Java/Python modernization tools
Cons
- Best value only for AWS users
- Less general-purpose than Copilot
- Smaller community
- IDE support more limited
Cursor
Pros
+ Full codebase awareness
+ Multi-file editing
+ VS Code compatible
+ Composer mode for big changes
Cons
- Higher price than Copilot
- Resource intensive
- Learning curve for advanced features
Best For
Amazon Q Developer
AWS developersEnterprise Java/.NET teamsCloud infrastructure teamsSecurity-conscious organizations
Cursor
Full-stack developersStartups building fastTeams doing complex refactorsDevelopers wanting AI-first editor