Kiro
Coding Agents · Free + paid
Amazon's AI IDE with spec-driven development — agents write and execute specs
At a glance
- Made by
- AWS
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Available on
- CLI, Web
What is Kiro?
Kiro turns a prompt into requirements, an architecture design, and an ordered task list (the spec), then implements it with parallel agents. Before writing code, it checks requirements for contradictions and gaps using automated reasoning, and verifies behavior with property-based tests. The IDE, CLI, web, and mobile share the same agent harness, and the CLI reviews PRs and fixes bugs headlessly in CI/CD. You can choose Claude, GPT, or open-weight models, or let Auto pick a model for each task.
- Spec-driven development (requirements, design, task list)
- Parallel agents (local and cloud)
- Property-based testing and automatic requirements checks
- Headless CLI (PR review in CI/CD)
- Hooks, steering, MCP, and Agent Skills
- Multiple model choices and Auto model
- Enterprise management features such as IAM and SSO
Who uses Kiro and for what
- Planning features with requirements, design, and tasks
- Fixing bugs through root cause analysis
- PR review in CI/CD
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (Kiro Free $0/month, 50 credits, open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Kiro Free | $0/mo | 50 credits |
| Kiro Pro | $20/mo | Per user, 1,000 credits, additional credits $0.04 |
| Kiro Pro+ | $40/mo | Per user, 2,000 credits |
| Kiro Pro Max | $100/mo | Per user, 5,000 credits |
| Kiro Power | $200/mo | Per user, 10,000 credits |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales, overage credits at $0.04 each |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Kiro (alternatives)
Kiro vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiro | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Cursor | Free + paid | 29 | 4 | Yes | $8/mo | Yes |
| Google Antigravity | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | Yes | $30/mo | Yes |
| Warp | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | Yes | $18/mo | No |
| Windsurf | Free + paid | 8 | 4 | — | — | — |
4 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Cursor ($8/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Kiro on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 4 other tools — #46 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Kiro for free?
Yes (Kiro Free $0/month, 50 credits, open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Kiro?
Tools that do the same job, such as Cursor, Google Antigravity, Warp, Windsurf, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Kiro in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.