Claude Code
Hard, multi-step coding work in the terminal when you want the highest benchmark scores.
verified 2026-11-02
Coding agents & AI IDEs
Kiro
An agentic IDE from AWS with a credit-based plan ladder.
Best for: Structured, spec-first agentic development, especially for AWS-centric teams.
Pricing
| Free tier | Yes. Kiro Free includes 50 credits with access to open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5, with limits. |
|---|---|
| Paid plans | Pro $20, Pro+ $40, Pro Max and higher tiers at $100 and $200 per user/month. Add-on credits cost $0.04 each. New Pro upgrades get 500 trial credits. |
| Maker | AWS |
| Source | https://kiro.dev/pricing/ |
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Pros
- Perpetual free tier
- Predictable credit pricing with cheap add-ons
Cons
- The free tier's model list is narrower than paid tiers
- Credit math needs watching on big tasks
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FAQ
Is Kiro free?
Yes. Kiro Free includes 50 credits with access to open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5, with limits.
How much does Kiro cost?
Pro $20, Pro+ $40, Pro Max and higher tiers at $100 and $200 per user/month. Add-on credits cost $0.04 each. New Pro upgrades get 500 trial credits.
What is Kiro best for?
Structured, spec-first agentic development, especially for AWS-centric teams.
Who makes Kiro?
Kiro is made by AWS.
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