Kiro
Spec-driven agentic IDE that plans before it codes
Kiro is an agentic IDE from AWS built around spec-driven development, generating requirements, design and task files before writing code. It uses autonomous agents to implement multi-file changes and brings engineering rigor to AI-assisted development.
Key features
- Spec-driven workflow (requirements, design, tasks)
- Autonomous coding agents
- Agent hooks and steering files
- Credit-based usage (vibe and spec requests)
- Free tier with 50 agentic requests/month
Pros
- Reduces vibe-coding sprawl with specs
- Generous free tier
- Backed by AWS
Cons
- Spec requests cost 5x more credits
- Newer tool, evolving fast
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Kiro FAQ
Is Kiro free?
Kiro has a free tier you can start with; paid plans start from $20/mo.
How much does Kiro cost?
Kiro pricing starts from $20/mo. Check the official site for current plans.
What are the best alternatives to Kiro?
Top alternatives to Kiro include Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Replit.
What is Kiro best for?
Kiro is best for Planning complex features before coding, Multi-file refactors, Teams wanting structured AI development.
Reviewed by the ToolGlance editorial team · Last updated 2026-05-30