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JetBrains Junie vs Amazon Q Developer: which is better?

Updated 27 Oct 2026 · Prices checked on vendor sites · Sources ↓

Short answer

JetBrains Junie costs less in the first year ($500 vs $1,140). Pick JetBrains Junie for JetBrains IDE users wanting an agent; pick Amazon Q Developer for AWS-centric development teams.

FactJetBrains JunieAmazon Q DeveloperEdge
Best forJetBrains IDE users wanting an agentAWS-centric development teams—
Free planYes, unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI creditsYes, free tier with advanced capabilitiesTie
Entry planAI Pro: $100 / seat / yrPro: $19 / seat / moJetBrains Junie
Mid planAI Ultimate: $300 / seat / yrPro: $19 / seat / moAmazon Q Developer
Top planAI Ultimate: $300 / seat / yrPro: $19 / seat / moAmazon Q Developer
1st year$500$1,140JetBrains Junie
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, APIJetBrains Junie

Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.

Which is cheaper, JetBrains Junie or Amazon Q Developer?

JetBrains Junie costs less in the first year ($500 vs $1,140).

1st yearJetBrains JunieAmazon Q Developer
Entry$500$1,140
Mid$1,500$1,140
Top$1,500$1,140

Which has the better free plan, JetBrains Junie or Amazon Q Developer?

Neither stands out: JetBrains Junie: Yes, unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI credits; Amazon Q Developer: Yes, free tier with advanced capabilities.

Should you pick JetBrains Junie or Amazon Q Developer?

Pick JetBrains Junie if

  • you want JetBrains IDE users wanting an agent
  • the free plan is enough (unlimited completion, 3 monthly AI credits)

Pick Amazon Q Developer if

  • you want AWS-centric development teams
  • the free plan is enough (free tier with advanced capabilities)

Sources

Vendor pageURLChecked
JetBrains Junie pricingjetbrains.com/ai-ides/buy/27 Oct 2026
Amazon Q Developer pricingaws.amazon.com/q/developer/pricing/27 Oct 2026

Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare