Amp
Agentic coding tool for the terminal and editor.
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About Amp
Amp is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Agentic coding tool for the terminal and editor. Pricing, as the maker states it: Paid (usage-based). Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is Amp?
Amp is a coding agent and development environment. You can run it in orbs, which let the agent work without supervision from anywhere, or on your own machine with its CLI and runner.
Our listing describes it as an agentic coding tool for the terminal and editor with usage-based pricing.
Sources: the official site and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: ampcode.com.
Who is Amp for?
Developers who want an agent they can leave running unsupervised in the cloud or use locally from the terminal.
Key features
- Orbs for unsupervised agent runs
- CLI and runner on your own machine
- Usage-based pricing
Amp FAQ
What is Amp?
Amp is a coding agent and development environment. You can run it in orbs, which let the agent work without supervision from anywhere, or on your own machine with its CLI and runner.
Who is Amp for?
Developers who want an agent they can leave running unsupervised in the cloud or use locally from the terminal.
Is Amp free?
Amp's pricing, as the maker states it: Paid (usage-based). Check the official site for current plans.
What are alternatives to Amp?
Similar tools include Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, opencode, ThinkRail, Coddo and Ante.
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