What is the difference between Fig (Amazon Q) and TabNine?

Fig (Amazon Q) is best for Developers wanting autocomplete for the terminal, while TabNine is best for Developers wanting privacy-focused AI code completion. Fig (Amazon Q) starts at Free and TabNine starts at Free.

Is Fig (Amazon Q) or TabNine cheaper?

Fig (Amazon Q) starts at Free and is free. TabNine starts at Free with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to TabNine?

Both Fig (Amazon Q) and TabNine offer free tiers.

Fig (Amazon Q) vs TabNine

Fig (Amazon Q) is terminal autocomplete with IDE-style completions for hundreds of CLI tools, while TabNine is AI code assistant that runs locally with team-trained models and IDE integrations. Fig (Amazon Q) is built for developers wanting autocomplete for the terminal, whereas TabNine targets developers wanting privacy-focused ai code completion.

At a glance

	Fig (Amazon Q)	TabNine
Best for	Developers wanting autocomplete for the terminal	Developers wanting privacy-focused AI code completion
Starting price	Free	Free
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
Autocomplete	✓	—
Dotfiles	✓	—
IDE Plugins	—	✓
Local AI	—	✓
Plugins	✓	—
Privacy	—	✓
Scripts	✓	—
Team Training	—	✓

Fig (Amazon Q)

Strengths

Includes Autocomplete as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
Includes Scripts as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
Includes dotfiles alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

Weaknesses

May lack some advanced features
Some advanced features require upgrading to a paid plan
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in developer tools

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TabNine

Strengths

Includes Local AI as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
Includes Team Training as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
Free with basic completions — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Includes ide plugins alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in developer tools
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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The bottom line

Pricing: Both Fig (Amazon Q) and TabNine are free. You can try both without spending a dollar.

Feature gaps: Fig (Amazon Q) offers Autocomplete, Dotfiles and Plugins that TabNine lacks. TabNine brings IDE Plugins, Local AI and Privacy that Fig (Amazon Q) does not have.

Team fit: Fig (Amazon Q) is geared toward individual users and small setups, while TabNine is aimed at small teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Where each tool shines: Fig (Amazon Q)'s biggest strengths are: includes autocomplete as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows. includes scripts as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows. TabNine's biggest strengths are: includes local ai as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows. includes team training as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows.

Watch out for: With Fig (Amazon Q), users commonly note that may lack some advanced features. With TabNine, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose Fig (Amazon Q) if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: developers wanting autocomplete for the terminal
You specifically need Autocomplete and Dotfiles
You care about includes scripts as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
Your team size fits the individuals profile Fig (Amazon Q) is designed for

Choose TabNine if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: developers wanting privacy-focused ai code completion
You specifically need IDE Plugins and Local AI
You care about includes team training as a core feature, purpose-built for developer tools workflows
Your team size fits the small teams profile TabNine is designed for
The free tier works for you: free with basic completions