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Amp vs Sweep

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Amp

Software Development

Amp is the frontier agent

From
$20/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sweep logo

Sweep

Developer Tools

AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDEs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sweep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amp minimum $20/month subscription cost with limited orb hours (750); Sweep limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amp and Sweep actually diverge.

Attributes where Amp and Sweep differ
AttributeAmpSweep
Starting price$20/monthlyFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFreemium with paid tiers
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebJetBrains IDEs
CategorySoftware DevelopmentDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2023

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amp

Nothing recorded that Sweep does not also cover.

Only in Sweep

  • Autocomplete
  • AI Agent
  • Full codebase indexing
  • Code review functionality
  • Multi-IDE support
  • GitHub integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amp

No use cases recorded yet. See the Amp review.

Sweep

  • Accelerating code completion for JetBrains developersnot Amp
  • Automating refactoring tasks across codebasesnot Amp
  • Handling bug fixes with full repository contextnot Amp
  • Code review and quality assurancenot Amp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amp

  • Minimum $20/month subscription cost with limited orb hours (750)
  • High-tier Gigawatt plan at $200/month required for ultra mode agents
  • Usage limits apply after included quotas are consumed each month
  • Each user limited to maximum of 2 simultaneous subscriptions

Sweep

  • Limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
  • Free tier limited to 1,000 autocompletes per month
  • API credit consumption varies by feature usage
  • Performance dependent on codebase size and indexing quality

Pricing, plan by plan

Amp

$20/monthly
  • Megawatt$20/monthly
    • All product features
    • 750 hours of orbs
    • Use your ChatGPT subscription
  • Gigawatt$200/monthly
    • Everything in Megawatt plus: 1
    • 000 hours of xxlarge orbs
    • $200 included agent usage
  • Education Discount$10/monthly
    • For students and teachers: full access at $10/month (50% off Megawatt)
  • Unconstrained$undefined/usage
    • Pay for what you use at standard rates
    • all agent modes
    • API pricing for model tokens and orbs

Sweep

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 autocompletes
    • 5 USD API credits included
    • All JetBrains IDEs supported
  • Pro$20/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Higher API credit allocation
    • Priority support
  • Ultra$60/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Maximum API credit allocation
    • Extended context window

Which should you pick?

Choose Amp if

Nothing in the data separates Amp from Sweep on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Amp review

Choose Sweep if

  • You need autocomplete.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on JetBrains IDEs.
  • You also want ai agent.
Sweep review

Questions people ask

Is Amp or Sweep better?
Neither clearly leads. Amp starts at $20/monthly and Sweep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amp or Sweep?
Sweep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $20/monthly for Amp and Free for Sweep.
Does Amp or Sweep run on more platforms?
Amp runs on Web. Sweep runs on JetBrains IDEs.
Can I use Sweep for free?
Yes. Sweep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amp starts at $20/monthly.
What can Amp do that Sweep cannot?
Sweep covers Autocomplete, AI Agent, Full codebase indexing, Code review functionality.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amp: How much does Amp cost per month?

Amp offers two main monthly plans: Megawatt at $20/month (750 hours of orbs) and Gigawatt at $200/month (1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs). Students and teachers get a 50% education discount ($10/month). Source: https://ampcode.com/pricing

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Sweep: What programming languages does Sweep support?

Sweep works with all programming languages supported by JetBrains IDEs, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Kotlin, C++, and many others.

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Amp: What usage is included in Amp subscriptions?

At minimum, Amp subscriptions include agent usage equal to the subscription cost per month. Depending on usage patterns, you may receive additional usage beyond the base guarantee. Megawatt includes 750 orb hours and Gigawatt includes 1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs.

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Sweep: Does Sweep retain my code data?

No. Sweep is SOC 2 Type II certified with zero data retention. Code is processed for suggestions but not stored.

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Amp: Can I use my own ChatGPT subscription with Amp?

Yes, Amp subscribers who link a ChatGPT subscription pay no per-token fees and can use as many tokens as their third-party subscription allows, making it ideal for users who already have ChatGPT access.

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Sweep: Can I cancel my Sweep subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

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