Developer Tools · head to head
Sweep vs Wasabi
The short version
- Only Sweep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Sweep limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors; Wasabi 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
- They diverge on capability: Sweep covers Autocomplete, Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sweep and Wasabi actually diverge.
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 Sweep
- Autocomplete
- AI Agent
- Full codebase indexing
- Code review functionality
- Multi-IDE support
- GitHub integration
Only in Wasabi
- Hot Cloud Storage
- S3 Compatible API
- Object Lock
- Versioning
- Multi-region
- Data Migration Tools
- Immutability
- Ransomware Protection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Sweep
- Accelerating code completion for JetBrains developersnot Wasabi
- Automating refactoring tasks across codebasesnot Wasabi
- Handling bug fixes with full repository contextnot Wasabi
- Code review and quality assurancenot Wasabi
Wasabi
- Backup and recoverynot Sweep
- Media storagenot Sweep
- Archive replacementnot Sweep
- Ransomware protectionnot Sweep
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Wasabi
- 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
- Significantly smaller global footprint than AWS with only 16 regions, resulting in higher latency for users in underserved regions
- Performance can degrade with high-volume transactions requiring throughput management strategies
- Hot storage only, no cold/archival storage tier for long-term data at lower cost
- Support responsiveness gaps with teams experiencing multi-day waits for critical issue resolution
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Wasabi
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasabi review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sweep if
- You need autocomplete.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on JetBrains IDEs.
- You also want ai agent.
Choose Wasabi if
- You need hot cloud storage.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want s3 compatible api.
Questions people ask
- Is Sweep or Wasabi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sweep starts at Free and Wasabi at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Sweep or Wasabi?
- Sweep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sweep and $7.99/month for Wasabi.
- Does Sweep or Wasabi run on more platforms?
- Sweep runs on JetBrains IDEs. Wasabi runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Sweep for free?
- Yes. Sweep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasabi starts at $7.99/month.
- What is Sweep best used for?
- Sweep is most often used for accelerating code completion for jetbrains developers, automating refactoring tasks across codebases, handling bug fixes with full repository context, code review and quality assurance. Of those, accelerating code completion for jetbrains developers and automating refactoring tasks across codebases are not what Wasabi is typically brought in for.
- What can Sweep do that Wasabi cannot?
- Sweep covers Autocomplete, AI Agent, Full codebase indexing, Code review functionality. Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage, S3 Compatible API, Object Lock, Versioning.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceWasabi: What is Wasabi's pricing structure?
Wasabi offers pay-as-you-go pricing at $7.99 per TB per month as of July 2026, with no egress or API request fees. Reserved capacity plans are available for multi-year terms with volume discounts.
SourceSweep: 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.
SourceWasabi: Does Wasabi charge for data downloads or API calls?
No. Wasabi includes zero egress fees and zero API request fees, which is a major cost advantage over AWS S3. Customers can plan their budget to the penny without worrying about surprise data transfer charges.
SourceSweep: 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.
SourceWasabi: Is there a minimum storage duration requirement?
Yes. Wasabi enforces a 90-day minimum storage term. Users who delete data before 90 days are still charged for the full 90-day period.
SourceWasabi: Is Wasabi S3-compatible?
Yes. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is fully S3-compatible, meaning organizations can integrate it into existing workflows without rewriting application code used with AWS S3.
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