Amp
What it is
Amp is a coding agent and development environment for working with code across local machines, cloud orbs, and connected runners. It offers chat assistance, codebase indexing, and terminal access, and uses multiple models for different tasks, including GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5.1. An orb is a cloud machine attached to a thread where the agent can work with a project, tools, and plugins. Threads can be saved and shared; workspace threads are shared with the team by default. Amp’s GitHub integration can clone private repositories, push branches, open pull requests, and read CI status according to the connected account’s repository access. It supports local and remote MCP servers, and users can send requests to a personal Puck by mentioning @Amp in Slack. The CLI connects to VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and Neovim; the JetBrains integration is deprecated. Amp lists a free plan and paid access from $20/user/mo. Megawatt costs $20 a month and includes 45,000 minutes of orb time and unlimited public and private repositories. Amp does not offer self-hosted deployments.
For and against
For
- Codebase indexing and terminal access are included.
- Threads can be saved and shared.
- GitHub integration supports branches and pull requests.
- Local and remote MCP servers are supported.
Against
- JetBrains integration is deprecated.
- Self-hosted deployments are not offered.
- Megawatt costs $20 a month.
The verdict
Amp combines coding-agent tools with cloud orbs, local work, and connected runners. Consider whether its supported editor connections and deployment options fit your workflow.
Who it suits
Amp suits developers who want an agent-assisted coding environment across local and cloud workspaces, with editor, GitHub, and Slack connections. Teams may find shared workspace threads useful.
Plans and prices
Megawatt
45,000 minutes of orb time · Unlimited public/private repositories
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Gigawatt
At least $200 included agent usage · 1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs · 10 GB repository storage · 100 GB monthly data transfer
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Hobby
Pay-as-you-go for orbs or use your own runners for free · No Amp token fees or limits · Public/private repositories
Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Teams
Shared threads, multiplayer, permissions, portals, plugins, skills, billing, and pooled credits · SAML/OIDC SSO
Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Individual (Megawatt/Gigawatt)
45,000 minutes of orbin' time · Unlimited public/private repositories · No Amp token fees or limits
Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Enterprise
Pooled credits only, no paid user seats · SCIM · Audit logs and access controls · Priority support
Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
On the record
- Coding agent
- Yesampcode.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Chat assistance
- Yesampcode.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Codebase indexing
- Yesampcode.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Company
- Amp describes itself as an independent agent research lab and says it builds Amp and operates Amp Labs.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Amp says neither it nor its subprocessors train on user data unless the user explicitly opts in; training cannot be enabled on Enterprise workspaces.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editor support
- The CLI can connect to VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and Neovim.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Amp states that in-transit traffic uses TLS 1.2+ and Amp Server data and backups are encrypted at rest with AES-256.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- GitHub
- The GitHub integration can clone private repositories, push branches, open pull requests, and read CI status subject to the connected account’s repository access.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- MCP
- Amp supports local and remote MCP servers, with remote definitions configurable for personal, workspace, or project use.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Models
- Amp uses multiple models, including GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5.1, for different tasks.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Orbs
- An orb is a cloud machine created for a thread where the agent can work with the project, tools, and plugins.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Amp is a coding agent and development environment that works with code in cloud orbs, local machines, and connected runners.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Amp states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and conducts annual penetration testing across its clients, backend, and infrastructure.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- Amp says it does not offer self-hosted deployments, though users can bring their own model-provider API keys.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Slack
- Users can mention @Amp in Slack to send requests to their personal Puck, which can start agent work and find or manage threads.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 20ampcode.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- For general help, Amp directs users to @AmpCode on X or [email protected], and says billing and account help is available by email.ampcode.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported IDEs
- VS Code,Cursor,Windsurf,Zed,Neovim; deprecated JetBrains integrationampcode.com · read 20 Sep 2026
