Amazon Q rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Amazon Q rate limits and usage caps. Monthly API calls, conversation turns and IAM integration limits.
Amazon Q usage limits by plan
| Code Suggestions | Unlimited | In-IDE code completions |
| Chat Messages | 50 msg/month | Free tier chat limit |
| Agents | Not available | No autonomous agents on free |
| Security Scans | 50 scans/month | Code security scans |
| Code Suggestions | Unlimited | |
| Chat Messages | Unlimited | |
| Agents | Unlimited | Autonomous dev agents |
| Security Scans | Unlimited |
| Chat Messages | Unlimited | Enterprise knowledge base |
| Data Connectors | 40 connectors | S3, Confluence, Salesforce, etc |
| Users | Unlimited | Per user pricing |
| Custom Plugins | Unlimited | Build custom plugins |
What happens when you hit Amazon Q's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Amazon Q limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Amazon Q uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Amazon's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Amazon Q limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Amazon Q message limit?
Amazon Q message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Amazon Q have a file upload limit?
Yes, Amazon Q enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Amazon Q limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Amazon Q limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Amazon Q's rate limit?
Amazon Q will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.