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Devin

Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer that handles engineering tasks in parallel.

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Our review

Devin is Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer — it develops end to end, runs multiple cloud agents in parallel, and integrates GitHub/Slack, suited to engineering teams delegating tasks.

Complex tasks still need supervision, costs can run high, and there's occasional rework; but as an attempt at handing off whole engineering tasks, Devin is among the most advanced in autonomous coding.

Pros

Autonomous end-to-end dev
Parallel cloud agents
GitHub/Slack integration
Great for eng teams

Cons

Complex tasks need supervision
Can get pricey
Occasional rework

Key features

Autonomous codingParallel agentsCode reviewCI integration

Best for

Automated developmentBug fixingMigration & refactoringEngineering teams

FAQ

What is Devin?

Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer that handles engineering tasks in parallel.

What are the pros and cons of Devin?

Pros: Autonomous end-to-end dev, Parallel cloud agents, GitHub/Slack integration, Great for eng teams. Cons: Complex tasks need supervision, Can get pricey, Occasional rework.

How much does Devin cost?

Core: from $20/mo; Team: from $40/user/mo.

Who is Devin for?

Best for Automated development, Bug fixing, Migration & refactoring, Engineering teams.

What are the alternatives to Devin?

Consider Cursor, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), GitHub Copilot.

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Pricing

Corefrom $20/mo
  • ACU-based billing
  • Devin Desktop
Teamfrom $40/user/mo
  • Team collaboration
  • Higher quota
Devin pricing

Rating

4.3/ 5
Our editorial score