What is Devin?
Devin is an AI coding agent from Cognition, designed to work like an autonomous software engineer. You give it a task, and it plans the work, writes and tests code in its own cloud environment, and delivers the result, often as a pull request.
You can run several Devin sessions in parallel, follow and steer them as they work, and use Devin Desktop (the new name for the Windsurf editor since June 2026) for hands-on coding with AI assistance.
Devin key features
- 01
Autonomous tasks
Plans, codes, tests and iterates on a task in its own cloud environment.
- 02
Parallel agents
Run several sessions at once on separate tasks.
- 03
Pull requests
Delivers finished work as pull requests for you to review.
- 04
Devin Desktop
The editor formerly called Windsurf, for hands-on coding with AI help when you want more control.
Is Devin right for you?
Best for
- Teams with a backlog of well-defined tickets to delegate
- Parallel work on migrations, bug fixes and small features
- Developers who want to review results rather than pair line by line
Things to consider
- Results depend on clear, well-scoped task descriptions.
- Always review pull requests before merging.
- The free tier has a light usage quota.
Devin pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Light usage quota. |
| Pro | $20/month | |
| Max | $200/month | |
| Teams | From $80/month | $40 per seat, with an $80/month minimum. |
| Enterprise | Custom |
Checked on 22 Oct 2026 against the official pricing page ↗. Prices can change, so confirm before you buy.
How to get started with Devin
- Create an account on devin.ai and connect your code repository.
- Start with a small, clearly described task with acceptance criteria.
- Follow the session and answer questions if Devin asks for clarification.
- Review the pull request it opens, then merge or request changes.
Devin alternatives
Claude Code
by Anthropic
Anthropic's coding agent that works in your terminal, IDE or browser to edit code, run commands and fix bugs across a codebase.
- Not on the Claude Free plan. Included with Claude Pro ($20/month) and above, or pay as you go through the API.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
OpenAI Codex
by OpenAI
OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and refactors code from a CLI, desktop app, IDE extension or the web.
- Included with ChatGPT plans, including Free (limited). Plus $20/month; Pro from $100/month; also usable with an API key.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
GitHub's AI pair programmer for completions, chat and coding agents inside your editor, the CLI and GitHub.
- Free plan available. Pro $10/month; Business $19/user/month.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
Devin FAQ
Is Devin free?
Devin has a free plan with a light usage quota. Pro costs $20 per month and Max $200 per month.
Who makes Devin?
Devin is made by Cognition.
How is Devin different from a code editor assistant?
Devin works more autonomously: it takes a whole task, works on it in its own environment and returns finished work, instead of suggesting code as you type.