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Devin

The first AI software engineer.

Overview

Devin by Cognition is an autonomous AI software engineer that can plan and complete full coding tasks — building features, fixing bugs, and deploying — with its own shell, editor, and browser. It works asynchronously on tickets like a junior developer.

Key features

  • Autonomous task completion
  • Own shell and editor
  • Browser access
  • Async work on tickets
  • GitHub integration

Pros

  • + Handles end-to-end tasks
  • + Runs in the background
  • + Good for well-scoped work

Cons

  • Struggles with ambiguous tasks
  • Needs review
  • Can be pricey at scale

Best for

Bug fixesSmall featuresMigrations

Comparisons

Frequently asked questions

Is Devin free?
Devin is a paid tool, with pricing starting at $20/mo (Core).
What is Devin used for?
The first AI software engineer. It is commonly used for bug fixes, small features, migrations.
Does Devin offer an API?
No, Devin does not currently offer a public API.
What are the best Devin alternatives?
Popular Devin alternatives include Claude, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot. You can compare them on HUMAGENTLAB.