AI assistants & copilots
Amazon Q Developer vs Azure Copilot
The Azure equivalent of Amazon Q Developer in the AWS Management Console is Azure Copilot.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Q Developer Sunset | Azure Copilot |
| Lifecycle | The IDE plugins and paid subscriptions reach end of support Apr 30, 2027. New signups stopped May 15, 2026. Q Developer in the AWS console, docs, mobile app, and chat apps (Slack/Teams) is not affected. | Generally available |
| What it is | AI assistant for AWS and software development. IDE chat and completions, plus help in the AWS console. | AI assistant in the Azure portal, CLI, and other surfaces that answers questions about Azure, and helps inspect and operate your resources. |
| Pricing model | Console chat is available to AWS customers, and some advanced capabilities need Q Developer Pro. | Included for Azure customers. Check the Azure Copilot overview for any capability-specific licensing. |
| Docs | Amazon Q Developer docs | Azure Copilot docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Q Developer pricing | — |
| Exams | — | — |
Key differences
- Q Developer in the console, docs site, mobile app, and Slack/Teams is not affected by the IDE-plugin sunset.
- Azure Copilot works across the Azure portal and other surfaces, using the Azure control plane and your resource context.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Console chat is available to AWS customers, and some advanced capabilities need Q Developer Pro. Amazon Q Developer pricing →
- Azure
- Included for Azure customers. Check the Azure Copilot overview for any capability-specific licensing.
Verification notes
- Pricing for both console assistants was not fully verified. Treat it as indicative.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon Q Developer?
The Azure equivalent of Amazon Q Developer in the AWS Management Console is Azure Copilot.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Q Developer and Azure Copilot?
AWS: Console chat is available to AWS customers, and some advanced capabilities need Q Developer Pro. Azure: Included for Azure customers. Check the Azure Copilot overview for any capability-specific licensing. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.