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Devin

Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer: give it a GitHub issue and it plans, codes, tests, and opens a pull request in its own cloud workspace.

Type
Cloud agent
Interface
Web / Slack / GitHub
Open source
No
Model choice
Proprietary
Pricing
Freemium · from $20/mo
Official site

What is Devin?

Devin was the first product to popularize the 'AI software engineer' concept: an agent that works asynchronously in a cloud dev environment, handling everything from environment setup to testing, then presenting a PR for review. It's built for delegation — assign work, come back to results.

Key features

01

End-to-end task execution

From issue to tested PR with minimal supervision.

02

Cloud dev environments

Real machines with your repo, dependencies, and tools.

03

Async collaboration

Assign via Slack or GitHub; review when ready.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Maximum delegation — closest to hiring a junior dev
  • Handles environment setup itself
  • Good for well-scoped tickets

Cons

  • Premium pricing
  • Needs clear, bounded tasks to shine
  • Review burden shifts to PRs

Who is it for?

Teams with a backlog of well-defined tickets who want an agent that works while they sleep.

FAQ

How much does Devin cost?
Pricing has changed over time; check the official site for current plans.
Is Devin fully autonomous?
It works independently but you should review every PR — like any engineer.
What does Cognition do now?
Cognition also acquired Windsurf; check their site for the current product lineup.

Try Devin

Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.

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Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents