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Kiro

Kiro is a code editor with an AI agent by Amazon Web Services.

PopularityRank 10 of 31

72out of 100As of September 30, 2026

Summary

Kiro is the code editor with an AI agent from Amazon Web Services. It launched on July 14, 2025 and comes with a command line. Kiro runs on macOS, Windows, Linux and in the browser.

AWS selects the models from several providers; Kiro names the setting Auto as its default. The free tier includes 50 credits, and the Pro plan costs $20 per month.

Kiro is not open source. Its public repository serves as an issue tracker only.

Popularity

How often the harness is searched for, used and mentioned, compared with every harness in the directory.

The most popular AI harnesses

Popularity index from 0 to 100, higher is more popular.

20 of 31 models

Claude Code93
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GitHub Copilot81
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OpenCode75
Gemini CLI74
Pi74
Devin73
Codex app72
Kiro72
Warp68
Zed68
Qwen Code66
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)65
Roo Code64
Aider64
Kilo Code63
Cline62
Mistral Vibe59

As of November 4, 2026 · Source: gradually.ai popularity index

Over time

Values from July 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026

KiroZedDevin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)Google AntigravityCursor

Subscriptions with Kiro

Plans from the AI subscription directory that include the harness. Cheapest first.

PlanProviderPriceChecked
Kiro FreeAmazon Web ServicesfreeSep 29, 2026
Kiro StudentsAmazon Web ServicesfreeOct 30, 2026
Kiro ProAmazon Web Services$20.00Sep 29, 2026
Kiro Pro+Amazon Web Services$40.00Sep 29, 2026
Kiro Pro MaxAmazon Web Services$100.00Sep 29, 2026
Kiro PowerAmazon Web Services$200.00Sep 29, 2026
Kiro EnterpriseAmazon Web Serviceson requestSep 29, 2026

Sources

Every fact on this profile rests on one of these sources. The date is the day the source was read.

SourceBacksRead on
kiro.dev/blog/introducing-kiroLaunch date, PlatformsNovember 5, 2026
github.com/kirodotdev/KiroOpen source, GitHub repository (popularity index)November 5, 2026
kiro.dev/pricingEntry price, Model access, ModelsNovember 5, 2026
kiro.dev/changelogStatusNovember 5, 2026
api.github.com/repos/kirodotdev/KiroGitHub repository (popularity index)November 5, 2026

Frequently asked questions about Kiro

Kiro is made by Amazon Web Services. It has been publicly available since July 14, 2025.

The vendor states the entry price as “From $20/month with Pro plan (free tier with 50 credits)”.

No. Kiro is proprietary software.

The vendor names Auto. Kiro offers models from several providers, selected by the vendor.

According to the vendor, Kiro runs on macOS, Windows, Linux and in the browser.

Kiro is included in 7 plans, namely Kiro Free, Kiro Students, Kiro Pro, Kiro Pro+, Kiro Pro Max, Kiro Power and Kiro Enterprise.