Amp launches free ad-supported credits with Opus 4.5 'Smart' mode

Amp now offers experimental, ad-supported credits that replenish hourly, up to $10/day (≈$300/month), giving free access to its full platform. Included are Smart (Opus 4.5 with GPT-5/Gemini-3 subagents) and Rush (Haiku 4.5) modes; ads are text-only and opt-out is available.

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TL;DR

Amp introduces free ad-supported credits for daily use

Amp has rolled out a new ad-supported credit program that provides daily free access to its full platform, including the flagship smart agent powered by Opus 4.5. The program is experimental and funded by text-only ads; opting out of ads is possible in exchange for paid credits.

How the free credits work

The grant replenishes hourly, capping at $10 of credits per day (roughly $300 per month). When the free allotment is exhausted, the hourly reset restores credits; alternatively, paid credits remain available for purchase. The company frames the initiative as an experiment and notes that indefinite availability cannot be guaranteed.

AI modes: Smart and Rush

Amp exposes two primary inference modes:

  • Smart — driven by Opus 4.5, with integrated subagents powered by GPT-5 and Gemini-3, including the oracle and librarian components (see the oracle and librarian docs linked below). This mode targets higher-fidelity, multipronged reasoning.
  • Rush — uses Haiku 4.5 to deliver faster inference at a lower cost per token, suitable for latency-sensitive or cost-conscious workloads.

Both modes are available under the free-credit program.

Ads, opt-out, and partners

Ads are limited to text and are explicitly stated not to influence Amp’s responses. If ad-supported credits are undesired, opting out shifts usage to paid credits. The initiative has been deployed to a beta cohort with support from ad partners; organizations interested in participating as ad partners can apply.

Access and further reading

New users can sign up and download the CLI or editor extension via the signup page. Existing accounts can enable ad-supported free credits in account settings. The manual provides usage tips and guidance for efficient use of Amp.

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Original source: https://ampcode.com/news/amp-free-frontier

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