Aider
1
Incidents
6.3
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Wrong File
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0005 6.3/10Aider modified wrong file — edited production config instead of dev config
Amazon Q
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0035 10/10Hacker slipped a data-wiping prompt into Amazon Q's VS Code extension, shipped to ~1M installs
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Aider | Amazon Q |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 6.3/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 1 |
| Top Failure Mode | Wrong File | Security Vulnerability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aider or Amazon Q more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Aider has 1 documented failures (avg severity 6.3/10) while Amazon Q has 1 (avg severity 10.0/10). Aider shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Aider and Amazon Q failures?
Aider's most common failure mode is wrong file, while Amazon Q most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Aider has 0 critical incidents vs Amazon Q's 1.