Amp is now an agent in Linear
Mention or assign a Linear issue to Amp and it works the issue in a thread.
Verdict: Teams that plan in Linear and want issue-to-PR delegation.
Amp
Frontier coding agent with cloud 'orbs' and BYO subscriptions.
Amp (from Sourcegraph) · checked Oct 22, 2026
What it is
Amp is an agentic coding tool with hosted or self-hosted 'orbs' (agent runners), team threads, and the ability to use your ChatGPT/Claude subscriptions or own keys. Now works as an agent inside Linear.
Use cases
- →Agents that keep running after you close the laptop
- →Teams sharing agent threads
- →Assigning Linear issues to an agent
Pros
- +Bring your own subscriptions/keys with no token fees
- +Unlimited self-hosted orbs
- +Linear integration
Cons
- −Orb-minute concept takes learning
- −Newer pricing model
Where it ranks
- #3 Best Coding Agents & CLI Agents
Bring your own Claude/ChatGPT subscriptions with no token fees; cloud orbs keep working while you're away.
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FAQ
How much does Amp cost?
Hobby free (pay-as-you-go hosted orbs, unlimited self-hosted, BYOK). Individual $20/mo incl. 45,000 orb minutes. Teams at no extra charge; Enterprise custom. (As checked on 2026-10-22; confirm on https://ampcode.com/pricing.)
What is Amp best for?
#3 in Best Coding Agents & CLI Agents: Long-running background agents.
What are the best alternatives to Amp?
Claude Code (Anthropic's agentic coding tool for terminal, IDE and cloud); OpenAI Codex (OpenAI's coding agent across CLI, IDE, desktop and cloud); Factory (Droid) (Agent-native 'Droids' for end-to-end software work).
Is Amp open source?
No, Amp is a commercial product.