Amazon Q vs LM Studio
Amazon Q
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LM Studio
lmstudio.aiSide by side
| Figure | Amazon Q | LM Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.26/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 17 | 3 |
| Spec score · AI chatbots and assistants | 9.3 (#4) | 8.7 (#19) |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| App integrations | Yes | LM Studio lists Claude Code, Codex, Hermes Agent, and OpenClaw as integrations, and supports connecting external tools through MCP. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 3 | 20 |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Web search | No | Yes |
Plans
Amazon Q
- Amazon Q Developer Free TierFree
- Amazon Q Developer Pro Tier$19 a month
- Amazon Q Business Lite$3 a month
- Amazon Q Business Pro$20 a month
- Amazon Q Business Consumption$200 a month
- Amazon Q Business Starter IndexPrice not published
- Amazon Q Business Starter IndexPriced on request
- Amazon Q Business Enterprise Index$0.26 a month
- Amazon Q in Connect chatFree
- Amazon Q in Connect voice$0.01, paid once