Software Development · head to head
Amp vs Zephyr Scale
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Amp purchased credits expire 12 months after purchase and subscription usage expires monthly, and Enterprise workspaces are billed at a 50 percent markup over individual and team rates, as of August 2026.; Zephyr Scale split across separate Essential and Advanced editions plus a distinct Zephyr Enterprise on-premises product, so buyers must pick the right SKU before pricing applies
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Amp and Zephyr Scale actually diverge.
| Attribute | Amp | Zephyr Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Category | Software Development | Testing & QA |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Amp
- Purchased credits expire 12 months after purchase and subscription usage expires monthly, and Enterprise workspaces are billed at a 50 percent markup over individual and team rates, as of August 2026.
Zephyr Scale
- Split across separate Essential and Advanced editions plus a distinct Zephyr Enterprise on-premises product, so buyers must pick the right SKU before pricing applies
Pricing, plan by plan
Amp
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Amp review.
Zephyr Scale
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Zephyr Scale review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Amp if
Nothing in the data separates Amp from Zephyr Scale on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Zephyr Scale if
Nothing in the data separates Zephyr Scale from Amp on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Amp or Zephyr Scale better?
- Neither clearly leads. Amp starts at On request and Zephyr Scale at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Amp or Zephyr Scale?
- Amp starts at On request and Zephyr Scale at On request.
- Does Amp or Zephyr Scale run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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