Amp
What Amp is
Amp is a coding agent and development environment that works with projects on local machines, cloud orbs, and connected runners. An orb is a cloud machine associated with a thread where the agent can use a project, tools, and plugins. Amp provides 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, and workspace threads are shared with the team by default. GitHub integration can clone private repositories, push branches, open pull requests, and read CI status according to the connected account’s repository access. Amp supports local and remote MCP servers, and Slack requests can be sent to a personal Puck by mentioning @Amp. The Hobby plan covers public and private repositories. Megawatt is listed at $20 per month and includes 45,000 minutes of orb time and unlimited public and private repositories. Amp does not offer self-hosted deployments, though users can bring their own model-provider API keys.
Who it suits
Amp may suit developers who want an agent to work across local projects, cloud orbs, or connected runners, with editor, GitHub, and Slack connections. Its shared threads and team-oriented plans may also fit collaborative development groups.
What it does well
- Works with local machines and cloud orbs.
- Supports codebase indexing and terminal access.
- GitHub integration can open pull requests.
- Supports local and remote MCP servers.
- Megawatt includes 45,000 minutes of orb time.
What to know first
- JetBrains integration is deprecated.
- Self-hosted deployments are not offered.
- Only Megawatt has a listed price.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Megawatt | $20/mo. · 45,000 minutes of orb time · Unlimited public/private repositories | $20 a month |
| Gigawatt | At least $200 included agent usage · 1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs · 10 GB repository storage · 100 GB monthly data transfer | On request |
| Teams | No extra charge · Shared threads, multiplayer, permissions, portals, plugins, skills, billing, and pooled credits · SAML/OIDC SSO | Free |
| Hobby | Pay-as-you-go for orbs or use your own runners for free · No Amp token fees or limits · Public/private repositories | Free |
| Individual (Megawatt/Gigawatt) | $20∕mo. · 45,000 minutes of orbin' time · Unlimited public/private repositories · No Amp token fees or limits | $20 a month |
| Enterprise | Custom · Pooled credits only, no paid user seats · SCIM · Audit logs and access controls · Priority support | On request |
As ampcode.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Amp brings agent work, project threads, and developer integrations into one environment. It lists a Hobby plan and a Megawatt plan at $20 per month, but does not provide self-hosted deployment.
Facts from Amp's own pages
- Coding agent
- Yes · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Chat assistance
- Yes · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Codebase indexing
- Yes · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Company
- Amp describes itself as an independent agent research lab and says it builds Amp and operates Amp Labs. · ampcode.com, 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, 4 Oct 2026
- Editor support
- The CLI can connect to VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and Neovim. · ampcode.com, 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, 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 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, 4 Oct 2026
- MCP
- Amp supports local and remote MCP servers, with remote definitions configurable for personal, workspace, or project use. · ampcode.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Models
- Amp uses multiple models, including GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5.1, for different tasks. · ampcode.com, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 4 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 20 · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 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, 4 Oct 2026
- Supported IDEs
- VS Code,Cursor,Windsurf,Zed,Neovim; deprecated JetBrains integration · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Terminal access
- Yes · ampcode.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Threads
- Amp threads can be saved and shared, and workspace threads are shared with the team by default. · ampcode.com, 4 Oct 2026
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