Amp (Sourcegraph)

FreemiumAI Coding & Dev Tools

Agentic coding on Sourcegraph's code graph for whole-repo context.

Amp is Sourcegraph's agentic coding tool, built on its code-graph so the agent reasons over whole repositories rather than single files. It offers a deep reasoning mode and subagents for larger tasks, with a free-forever (ad-supported) tier under testing plus pay-as-you-go usage. Strong for teams with large, complex codebases.

Key features

  • Whole-repo context via code graph
  • Deep reasoning mode
  • Subagents for big tasks
  • Sourcegraph search integration
  • Pay-as-you-go

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Excellent whole-repo context
  • Backed by Sourcegraph's code graph
  • Flexible pricing

Cons

  • Pricing model still evolving
  • Best value for big repos
  • Ad-supported tier is experimental

Amp (Sourcegraph) pricing

Amp (Sourcegraph) uses a freemium pricing model, with paid plans from Free-forever tier (ad-supported, in testing) + pay-as-you-go. A free tier lets you test it before committing. Browse all freemium AI tools we track.

Who should use Amp (Sourcegraph)?

Amp (Sourcegraph) is best suited for teams working in large codebases that need repo-wide reasoning. It earns its place for excellent whole-repo context. The main trade-off: pricing model still evolving.

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Amp (Sourcegraph) FAQ

Is Amp (Sourcegraph) free?

Amp (Sourcegraph) is freemium. Pricing starts at Free-forever tier (ad-supported, in testing) + pay-as-you-go.

What is Amp (Sourcegraph) best for?

Amp (Sourcegraph) is best for teams working in large codebases that need repo-wide reasoning. Its standout strength: excellent whole-repo context.

What are the best Amp (Sourcegraph) alternatives?

The closest alternatives are Claude Code and Cursor. Claude Code is anthropic's terminal-native agentic coding tool, while Cursor is the AI-first code editor built for pair-programming with agents.

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