CDK Insights Pricing - Free, Pro and Team Plans for AWS CDK Analysis
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CDK Insights is a CDK tool offering flexible pricing for AWS CDK security analysis. Start with the free plan for unlimited static analysis across 100+ built-in rules, then upgrade to Pro for AI-powered recommendations or Team for collaborative infrastructure reviews. Every plan includes CLI access, multi-stack scanning, and multiple output formats. No credit card required to get started.
How AI credits work
Static security and cost scans are always free and unlimited. Paid plans add AI-powered analysis — actionable recommendations explained in plain English — with a generous monthly credit allowance.
1. Run your scan
Point CDK Insights at your CDK project and run npx cdk-insights scan. Static analysis runs on every plan, free and unlimited.
2. AI credits are spent
Each resource the AI analyses spends credits at the model's rate (default Mistral 14B = 1 credit per resource). Pro includes 5,000 credits per month; Team includes 10,000 per seat. Cached results don't count.
3. Track your usage
Monitor your AI credit usage from your dashboard. Usage resets each billing cycle and you'll get alerts as you approach your limit.
Choose the AI model that fits
You can run AI analysis on any of these Bedrock models. More capable models cost more credits per resource. The default works well for most stacks — pick a stronger model when you want deeper reasoning.
| Model | Credits per resource | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Nova Lite | 0.5 | Quick scans, cost-conscious workflows |
| Mistral 14B Default | 1 | Balanced quality and cost — recommended |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 4 | Strong reasoning at speed |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 16 | Maximum depth on architecturally complex stacks |
Quotas (500 / 5,000 / 10,000) assume the default model. Switch via the ai.model config or --model flag.
Compare plans
See exactly what each plan includes so you can choose the right fit for your workflow.
| Feature | Free | Pro | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static analysis (100+ rules) | |||
| Multi-stack analysis | |||
| JSON, Table & Markdown output | |||
| CLI access | |||
| AI-powered analysis | |||
| GitHub Action integration | |||
| Dashboard & analytics | |||
| PDF reports | |||
| Custom rule sets | |||
| Static scans (always free) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI credits / month | 500 | 5,000 | 10,000 / seat |
| Team management & roles | |||
| Shared configurations | |||
| Team analytics & reporting | |||
| Audit trails | |||
| Role-based access control | |||
| Support | Community | Priority email |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CDK Insights pricing and plans.
What's included in the free plan?
Two ways to use CDK Insights for free. Without an account: install the CLI via npm and get unlimited static analysis with 100+ rules, multi-stack support, and JSON/Table/Markdown output — runs entirely on your machine, no signup needed. Sign up for a free account and you also get 500 AI credits per month, plus access to the dashboard. Both are free forever, no credit card required.
How does the AI analysis work?
CDK Insights sends your synthesised CloudFormation template to our AI analysis engine, which evaluates your infrastructure against AWS best practices for security, cost optimisation, reliability, and performance. Results are returned with actionable recommendations ranked by severity. Your source code never leaves your machine — only the synthesised output is analysed.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Pro or Team subscription at any time. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. When you cancel, you retain access to your paid features until the end of your current billing period, then your account reverts to the free plan.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Payments are securely processed through Stripe. All prices are listed in GBP.
Is there a trial period?
The free plan is available indefinitely and requires no credit card, so you can evaluate CDK Insights static analysis at your own pace. For the Pro plan, we offer a free trial so you can experience AI-powered analysis before committing to a paid subscription.
How does team licensing work?
Team plans require a minimum of 2 seats and include 10,000 AI credits per seat per month. Each team member gets their own dashboard, and team administrators can manage members, assign one of five built-in roles, share configurations, and view team-wide analytics.
What AWS services does CDK Insights support?
CDK Insights analyses any resource in your synthesised CloudFormation template, covering all AWS services that CDK supports. This includes common services like S3, Lambda, IAM, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ECS, and many more. Our static analysis rules and AI engine are continuously updated to cover new services and best practices.
Do you offer enterprise plans?
Yes, we can tailor plans for larger organisations with custom AI credit quotas, dedicated support, and volume discounts. Contact us at support@cdkinsights.dev to discuss your requirements.