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Amp is a pay-as-you-go agentic coding agent for developers with parallel subagents, Oracle mode, zero-markup model pricing, and a CLI-first workflow.
Coding
9.5Parallel subagents execute multi-file refactors, bug fixes, and feature implementations simultaneously with independent context windows; Oracle mode (GPT-5.4) provides deep architecture review and complex debugging; AGENTS.md encodes project-specific rules so the agent applies consistent conventions without re-prompting each session.
Automation
9.0CLI-first design enables integration into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and development automation via `amp -x` command piping; MCP server connections enable external tool orchestration including GitHub, Linear, Playwright, and Sourcegraph code graph from within Amp workflows.
Research
8.5Librarian tool uses Sourcegraph's code graph to investigate deployment processes, API changes, and service architecture across large repositories via search and indexing rather than relying solely on LLM context; Oracle mode (GPT-5.4) provides deep analysis of codebase behaviour on demand.
Personal Productivity
9.0Zero-markup pay-as-you-go means individual developers pay actual model API rates without a subscription premium; Amp Free covers casual and light daily use at no cost, now with no ads as of March 30, 2026.
Data Analysis
7.5Can process and analyse data files, generate analysis scripts, and investigate data pipelines within codebases; limited to code-focused data engineering workflows rather than notebook-based data science or visualisation that dedicated data tools provide.
Amp (ampcode.com), built by Sourcegraph, is an agentic coding tool with a pay-as-you-go model passing provider API costs through at zero markup for individuals and teams. It operates via CLI and VS Code extension — also compatible with Cursor and Windsurf — and spawns parallel subagents for multi-file tasks. Three modes are available: Smart (unconstrained state-of-the-art models), Rush (faster, cheaper models), and Free (ad-free daily credits). Current models include Opus 4.6, GPT-5.4, and fast models routed automatically. Oracle mode routes to GPT-5.4 for complex reasoning. The Librarian tool uses Sourcegraph's code graph via MCP for precise context retrieval across large or multi-repository codebases. Enterprise adds 50% markup with compliance features. The editor extension strategy is in active transition per official announcements.
Pricing
| Plan | Model | Usage Limits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp Free | Opus 4.6, GPT-5.4 (Oracle and Deep mode), and fast models via multi-model routing; full feature access including all modes | Daily credit grant (amount varies); ad-free as of March 30, 2026; full feature access including CLI, VS Code extension, parallel subagents, Oracle mode, Rush mode, threads, AGENTS.md; no hard monthly cap | — |
| Amp Smart | Opus 4.6 (primary); GPT-5.4 (Oracle and Deep); fast models (Rush); automatic routing to optimal model per task; parallel subagents; Librarian (Sourcegraph code graph via MCP); no hard output caps | Zero markup on provider API pricing for individuals and teams; no subscription or monthly commitment; minimum $5 credit purchase; credits deducted at exact provider API rates; `amp usage` shows balance; most complex tasks cost cents to a few dollars | pay-as-you-go |
| Amp Rush | Fast/cheaper model suite; same model access framework at lower token cost per interaction | Faster, cheaper model suite; same zero-markup PAYG structure as Smart; designed for lower-latency, higher-volume tasks where reasoning depth is secondary | pay-as-you-go |
| Amp Enterprise | All Smart and Rush models; SOC 2 compliance; IP indemnity; custom deployment; 50% markup applied to all model usage | 50% markup on top of provider API pricing; $1,000 one-time workspace unlock; $1,000 Enterprise credits included; SOC 2; IP indemnity; custom deployment; advanced security and compliance features | — |
Zero-markup PAYG means developers pay actual Anthropic/OpenAI API rates without subscription overhead; parallel subagents handle repository-wide refactors that single-agent tools cannot execute simultaneously; CLI compatibility with Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code enables adoption without changing existing IDE environment.
Amp Enterprise at 50% markup above provider rates includes SOC 2, IP indemnity, and custom deployment; Sourcegraph code graph integration via Librarian covers large monorepo and multi-service codebase context needs; the $1,000 one-time workspace unlock minimises procurement friction compared to per-seat annual contracts.
Amp Free covers daily development use at no cost with no ads; PAYG Smart eliminates subscription risk for pre-revenue teams — a startup paying $0–50/month in actual model usage avoids the $20–40/seat monthly commitments that Cursor and GitHub Copilot require regardless of actual usage.
Zero-markup PAYG means freelancers pay only for actual model consumption aligned to billable project activity; Amp Free covers the base workflow with daily credits at no fixed cost; Rush mode reduces cost per interaction for high-volume but lower-complexity tasks.
GitHub Copilot
OpenAI-only models; $10–19/user/month flat subscription; broadest IDE support; GitHub-native PR integration; no parallel subagents or zero-markup PAYG; 42% market share.
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Cursor
Proprietary AI-native IDE fork; $20/month flat subscription; no zero-markup PAYG; requires IDE migration; stronger autocomplete UX; no parallel subagents.
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Continue.dev
Open-source (Apache 2.0) BYOK; free with own API keys; local Ollama support; source-controlled PR agents; no parallel subagents or Oracle mode.
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Consider These Instead
Choose Cursor when an all-in-one AI-native IDE with polished autocomplete, Composer multi-file editing, and a consistent $20/month subscription is preferred over variable PAYG costs and a CLI-first interface — Cursor provides a more integrated out-of-the-box experience with stronger autocomplete than Amp's extension. Choose GitHub Copilot when deep GitHub repository integration, the broadest IDE support, enterprise compliance certification, and a proven flat-rate subscription at $10–19/user/month are priorities — Copilot's market presence and enterprise track record make it preferable for organisations with formal procurement requirements. Choose Continue.dev when open-source BYOK, local Ollama model support, source-controlled PR agents, and Apache 2.0 licensing for on-premises deployment are required — Continue.dev's free extension with BYOK produces near-zero fixed cost like Amp but with full open-source auditability.