DOAKiro
AWS's agentic IDE: it starts from a spec (requirements, design and tasks) and lets agents turn it into code, with hooks that automate repeated steps.
When it launched
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Languages
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Where it runs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Plans and price (guide)
Free with 50 credits and limits (open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5). Pro $20, Pro+ $40, Pro Max $100 and Power $200 per user a month; extra credits at $0.04.
What you can do
- Spec-driven development
- Agents and automatic hooks
- Credit-based plans with premium models
Pros
- Structures the work before writing code
- Free plan to try it
Limits and plans
- Credits cap how much you can do
- Built for people who already code
What it is good for
- Developers and teams who want agents working from a clear plan
How to get started with Kiro
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to Kiro
Kiro: frequently asked questions
What is Kiro for?
AWS's agentic IDE: it starts from a spec (requirements, design and tasks) and lets agents turn it into code, with hooks that automate repeated steps.
Is Kiro free?
It has a free version with limits. Free with 50 credits and limits (open-weight models and Claude Sonnet 4.5). Pro $20, Pro+ $40, Pro Max $100 and Power $200 per user a month; extra credits at $0.04. Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does Kiro work on?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Is Kiro hard to use?
It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
What are the alternatives to Kiro?
The closest are Cursor, Devin Desktop (Windsurf), GitHub Copilot and Claude Code. You can see them all on the alternatives to Kiro page.