RANK #21 IN CODING AGENTS
Amp
verified v2026.9 Tier 2 ContenderSourcegraph agentic coding with transparent API-cost billing
VENDOR: Sourcegraph
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LICENSE: Proprietary / SaaS
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SECURITY: Standard cloud security
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LAST BENCHMARK: Verified 2026-09-15
Empirical Performance Audit
Macro Intelligence Index
82.1
/100
Beta Tier
Relative Velocity
#21 of 55
82.1/100 composite
Archive record
4 recorded features
Source: ampcode.com
Output quality
score.dims.quality
source: archive
Output Quality & Reliability
(Weighted 25%)
86.0%
correctness and consistency of primary task output.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Feature Depth & Integrations
(Weighted 20%)
80.0%
breadth of integrations, APIs, and advanced capabilities.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Onboarding & Usability
(Weighted 15%)
84.0%
onboarding friction, UI clarity, and workflow ergonomics.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Runtime Performance & Latency
(Weighted 20%)
82.0%
latency, throughput, and stability under load.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Price-to-Value Efficiency
(Weighted 20%)
78.0%
capability delivered per pricing tier dollar.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Low-Level Verification
ISO/IEC 25010 Ref
Quantitative Technical Specification
terminal
Runtime & Core Shell
Agentic coding
Multi-file edits and terminal execution by agents.
Source: Amp · Verified 2026-09-15
hub
Context Indexing Engine
Orbs
45,000 orb-minutes/mo included on Individual.
Source: Amp · Verified 2026-09-15
device_hub
Protocol Specification
BYOK
Use your own keys with zero Amp token fees.
Source: Amp · Verified 2026-09-15
smart_toy
Model Agility & Routing
Enterprise
SCIM, audit logs, IP allowlisting.
Source: Amp · Verified 2026-09-15
Market Positioning Matrix
Open Full Matrix open_in_new
Direct Competitor Radar & Alternatives
| Tool & Version | Score | Primary Sweet Spot | Entry Pricing | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A
Amp
(Current)
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82.1 | Agentic coding | $20/mo | Selected |
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CU
Cursor
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94.2 | Forked VS Code Agent | $20/user/mo | Compare vs |
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WI
Windsurf
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91.8 | Realtime Collaborative IDE | Free / $15 Pro | Compare vs |
|
GI
GitHub Copilot
|
88.1 | Enterprise Compliance | $10/mo | Compare vs |
|
CL
Claude Code
|
86.1 | Terminal & CI/CD Pipelines | $17/mo | Compare vs |
Institutional Synthesis
Analyst Consensus Verdict
“Amp stands out for credits billed at provider API cost — no markup. Sourcegraph agentic coding with transparent API-cost billing anchors its proposition, and AiRecMark's five-dimension audit lands it at 82.1/100 — a pragmatic default for enterprise Agentic Coding.”
— AiRecMark Senior Systems Architecture Committee
verified
Verified Strategic Strengths
- ✓ Credits billed at: provider API cost — no markup
- ✓ Free Hobby tier: with full product features and BYOK
- ✓ Thread sharing and: multiplayer for teams
- ✓ Best Fit: Enterprise Agentic Coding
warning
Institutional Trade-offs & Headwinds
- ! Orb-minutes do not: roll over
- ! Main site bot-protected: — pricing lives in docs
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- ! Scope: Editorial assessment based on public information; hands-on retest pending.
Total Cost of Ownership
Transparent
Commercial Tiers
Free
$0 forever
Entry tier for evaluation and light individual use.
Entry evaluation tier
Most Deployed
Pro
$20 mo
Hobby free (BYOK) · Individual $20/mo (45,000 orb-minutes) · Enterprise custom
Verified 2026-09-15 · ampcode.com
Enterprise
Custom
Dedicated infrastructure, security review, and compliance support.
SSO / SAML & audit controls
TCO MODEL NOTE: Official pricing: Hobby free (BYOK) · Individual $20/mo (45,000 orb-minutes) · Enterprise custom. Verified via ampcode.com (2026-09-15); overages and enterprise terms bill per the official pricing page.
Archive Record
Recorded Metadata
ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT
snapshot 2026-09-15
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Source: ampcode.com
PRICING CHECKED
Snapshot 2026-09-15
SCORING MODEL
v2-5dim
RECORDED FEATURES
AiRecMark Editorial
Category Standing
Ecosystem Gravity
Category Rank
#21 of 55
Best For
Best for: Enterprise Agentic Coding
Sources: Official docs, ampcode.com, community signals
N=4 recorded attributes
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AIRECMARK EMPIRICAL PROTOCOL v2.4
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Independent, un-sponsored deterministic evaluation clusters.
All benchmarks executed in sandboxed hypervisors with standardized token latency meters.