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Amp

An agent-first coding tool with cloud workspaces called orbs, a CLI, and apps for desktop and phone.

Free plan + paidAI coding assistants
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About Amp

Amp is a coding agent built by an independent lab that grew out of Sourcegraph. Rather than adding AI to an editor, it gives each agent its own isolated cloud workspace, called an orb, where it can run your dev environment, test changes and keep going after you close your laptop; you can follow along from the web, the CLI, or the iOS and Android apps, and share threads with teammates. It picks among frontier models for you and supports MCP, skills, AGENTS.md files and plugins. Amp is opinionated and moves fast, which its makers state openly, so features change often. Pricing starts with a free Hobby tier where you bring your own API keys or existing ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions and pay as you go for hosted orbs, with paid individual plans that include hosted minutes and team features such as SSO. You can also run orbs on your own machines. It suits developers who want to delegate work to always-on agents.

Best for: Developers who want long-running agents in cloud workspaces they can check from anywhere.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Agents keep working in cloud workspaces after you disconnect
  • Use your own keys or existing ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions
  • Self-hosted runners are free

Why people leave

  • Changes quickly and deliberately avoids stability promises
  • Hosted orb time costs extra beyond plan allowances
  • Less suited to quick inline completions

Top Amp alternatives

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  1. 1Claude Code logo
    Claude Code

    A steadier, widely used agent if you prefer working locally in the terminal.

    66.5
  2. 2Devin logo
    Devin

    Another cloud agent built around delegating whole tasks, with team plans.

    62.6
  3. 3Factory logo
    Factory

    Model-independent agents with managed cloud computers for remote work.

    59.6
  4. 4OpenAI Codex logo
    OpenAI Codex

    Cloud and local agent included with ChatGPT plans.

    57.2
  5. 5OpenCode logo
    OpenCode

    Open-source and free, with cloud sessions and many model providers.

    55.3

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Amp: common questions

Is Amp free?

Amp has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Hobby tier (checked on Amp's own site).

Is Amp open source?

No, Amp is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OpenCode.

What platforms does Amp run on?

Amp is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Amp?

The highest-ranked Amp alternatives right now are Claude Code, Devin and Factory. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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