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What it is

Amp is a coding agent and development environment for work across local machines, cloud orbs, and connected runners. An orb is a cloud machine created for a thread, where the agent can use a project, tools, and plugins. Amp offers chat assistance, codebase indexing, and terminal access, and uses different models for different tasks, including GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5.1. Its CLI connects to VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and Neovim; the JetBrains integration is deprecated. Threads can be saved and shared, with workspace threads shared with the team by default. GitHub integration can clone private repositories, push branches, open pull requests, and read CI status subject to the connected account’s access. Amp supports local and remote MCP servers. In Slack, users can send requests to a personal Puck by mentioning @Amp. Amp lists a free Hobby plan for public and private repositories and a Megawatt plan at $20 a month, including 45,000 minutes of orb time and unlimited public and private repositories. Amp says it does not offer self-hosted deployment, though users can bring their own model-provider API keys.

Spec sheet

Product
Amp is a coding agent and development environment that works with code in cloud orbs, local machines, and connected runners.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Paid from
20Read 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Security
Amp states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and conducts annual penetration testing across its clients, backend, and infrastructure.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Support
For general help, Amp directs users to @AmpCode on X or [email protected], and says billing and account help is available by email.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Company
Amp describes itself as an independent agent research lab and says it builds Amp and operates Amp Labs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Chat assistance
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Codebase indexing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Coding agent
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Editor support
The CLI can connect to VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and Neovim.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Encryption
Amp states that in-transit traffic uses TLS 1.2+ and Amp Server data and backups are encrypted at rest with AES-256.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
MCP
Amp supports local and remote MCP servers, with remote definitions configurable for personal, workspace, or project use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Models
Amp uses multiple models, including GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5.1, for different tasks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Orbs
An orb is a cloud machine created for a thread where the agent can work with the project, tools, and plugins.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Self-hosting
Amp says it does not offer self-hosted deployments, though users can bring their own model-provider API keys.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Slack
Users can mention @Amp in Slack to send requests to their personal Puck, which can start agent work and find or manage threads.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Supported IDEs
VS Code,Cursor,Windsurf,Zed,Neovim; deprecated JetBrains integrationRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Terminal access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Threads
Amp threads can be saved and shared, and workspace threads are shared with the team by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com

Plans and prices

Megawatt $20 a month $20/mo. 45,000 minutes of orb time · Unlimited public/private repositories Read 20 Sep 2026 · ampcode.com
Gigawatt Price not published 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 Free 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 Free No extra charge Shared threads, multiplayer, permissions, portals, plugins, skills, billing, and pooled credits · SAML/OIDC SSO Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Individual (Megawatt/Gigawatt) $20 a month $20∕mo. 45,000 minutes of orbin' time · Unlimited public/private repositories · No Amp token fees or limits Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com
Enterprise Priced on request Custom Pooled credits only, no paid user seats · SCIM · Audit logs and access controls · Priority support Read 4 Oct 2026 · ampcode.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Hobby plan supports public and private repositories.
  • CLI connects to five listed editors.
  • GitHub integration can open pull requests.
  • Threads can be saved and shared.
  • Supports local and remote MCP servers.

Limits

  • JetBrains integration is deprecated.
  • Self-hosted deployments are not offered.
  • Megawatt is listed at $20 a month.
  • Workspace threads are shared with the team by default.

Who it suits

Amp suits developers who want an agent working across local code, cloud orbs, or connected runners. Its GitHub, editor, MCP, and Slack connections may suit individual or team workflows.

Verdict

Amp combines coding-agent work with editor, repository, MCP, and Slack connections. Consider its shared-thread default and lack of self-hosting when evaluating it for a team or individual workflow.

Where Specifiction places it

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