Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Q DeveloperTop pick | #1 | #1 | #1 | |
| GitHub Copilot | #3 | #2 | #2 | |
| Cursor | #4 | #3 | #3 | |
| Kiro | #2 | #4 | — | |
| Gemini Code Assist | — | — | #4 | |
| Claude | #5 | — | — | |
| Continue | #6 | — | — |
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
ChatGPT · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Mixed
- Amazon Q Developer — Is Amazon Q Developer a good AI coding assistant?
- Kiro — The biggest reason is that AWS has announced the discontinuation of its Amazon Q Developer IDE plugins on April 30, 2027, directing developers toward its newer Kiro product.
- GitHub Copilot — For a new project, I would shortlist GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Kiro rather than start with Amazon Q Developer.
- Cursor — For a new project, I would shortlist GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Kiro rather than start with Amazon Q Developer.
- Claude — I can then compare Amazon Q, Kiro, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code for your actual development needs.
- Continue — Existing customers can continue using the IDE plugins until April 30, 2027.
Perplexity · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Mixed
- Amazon Q Developer — Yes—Amazon Q Developer is a good AI coding assistant, especially for developers building on AWS.
- GitHub Copilot — It is less compelling for non-AWS or multi-cloud development; provider-neutral tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor may fit better.
- Cursor — It is less compelling for non-AWS or multi-cloud development; provider-neutral tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor may fit better.
- Kiro — AWS says support for Amazon Q Developer IDE plugins will end on April 30, 2027, with users directed toward Kiro for comparable IDE capabilities.
Google AI Mode · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Mixed
- Amazon Q Developer — Amazon Q Developer (the evolution of Amazon CodeWhisperer) is a capable AI coding assistant , particularly strong for teams and developers deeply embedded in the AWS ecosystem .
- GitHub Copilot — Ecosystem Specialization: While general-purpose assistants like GitHub Copilot or Cursor are built to feel ubiquitous across any stack, Amazon Q Developer is heavily optimized for AWS workflows.
- Cursor — Ecosystem Specialization: While general-purpose assistants like GitHub Copilot or Cursor are built to feel ubiquitous across any stack, Amazon Q Developer is heavily optimized for AWS workflows.
- Gemini Code Assist — I can help compare Amazon Q Developer directly against other tools like GitHub Copilot or Gemini Code Assist for your specific stack.
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| amazon.com | Web | 14 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| g2.com | Review site | 4 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| aws.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| cursor.com | Brand site · Cursor | 1 | ChatGPT |
| gartner.com | Analyst | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| github.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| infoworld.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| itechguides.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| javisreview.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| kiro.dev | Brand site · Kiro | 1 | ChatGPT |
| opsera.ai | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| zapier.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |