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Devin vs Codex

A side-by-side comparison of Devin and Codex — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria
Devin
Coding tool
Codex
Coding tool
Rating
4.3
4.5
Pricing
  • Core: from $20/mo
  • Team: from $40/user/mo
  • Plus: $20/mo
  • Pro: $200/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Autonomous end-to-end dev
  • ✓ Parallel cloud agents
  • ✓ GitHub/Slack integration
  • ✓ Great for eng teams
  • ✓ ChatGPT integration
  • ✓ Parallel cloud tasks
  • ✓ Benchmark-leading
  • ✓ Multi-language
Cons
  • ✗ Complex tasks need supervision
  • ✗ Can get pricey
  • ✗ Occasional rework
  • ✗ Quota limits
  • ✗ Sometimes verbose
  • ✗ Requires subscription
Best forAutomated development, Bug fixing, Migration & refactoring, Engineering teamsAutomated development, Task delegation, Code review
PlatformsWeb, APICLI, Web, IDE

Our verdict

Codex edges ahead on our overall rating (4.5 vs 4.3), but both are capable choices.

Choose Devin if you want Automated development, Bug fixing. Choose Codex if you need Automated development, Task delegation.

Read the full Devin review →Read the full Codex review →

FAQ

Is Devin better than Codex?

In our review Devin rates 4.3/5 and Codex rates 4.5/5. Devin is best for Automated development, Bug fixing, while Codex suits Automated development, Task delegation — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Devin and Codex?

Devin: Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer that handles engineering tasks in parallel. Codex: OpenAI's coding agent (CLI + cloud) with parallel tasks, built on the GPT-5 series.

Which is cheaper, Devin or Codex?

Devin starts at from $20/mo (Core); Codex starts at $20/mo (Plus).