Kiro
by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, USA · Founded 2006
AWS agentic IDE and CLI for spec-driven development
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Kiro is AWS's agentic coding environment, sold on credit-based plans from a free 50-credit tier up to a $200 Power plan. Paid plans include premium models and add-on credits at $0.04 each, and monthly credits do not roll over. The free plan is not available for Kiro Enterprise or AWS GovCloud, and GovCloud pricing is about 20 percent higher than commercial pricing.
Our verdict
A credible AWS-backed option with a usable free tier and transparent credit pricing. Check real credit burn on your workloads before picking a paid tier.
Best for
Developers and teams in the AWS ecosystem who want an agentic IDE with predictable credit tiers.
Avoid if
You need unlimited agent usage on a flat fee.
Pros
- Free plan with real model access
- Clear credit tiers up to $200
- Enterprise and GovCloud options
Cons
- Monthly credits expire each month
- Free tier is excluded from Enterprise and GovCloud
- Credit consumption varies by task
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kiro cost?
Free is $0 with 50 credits. Pro is $20 for 1,000 credits, Pro+ $40 for 2,000, Pro Max $100 for 5,000 and Power $200 for 10,000 credits.
Do Kiro credits roll over?
Monthly credits do not roll over. Add-on credits expire 12 months after purchase and cost $0.04 each.
Is Kiro available on GovCloud?
Yes, but pricing is about 20 percent higher than commercial pricing and the Free plan is not available there.