Devin vs Factory (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Devin
From $20/mo against from $40/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Factory
4.0 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Devin	Factory
Our rating	4.0	4.3Better
Starts at	$20/moBetter	$40/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	From $20/mo	From $40/mo
Key features	Fully autonomous multi-step task planning and execution Plans, codes, tests, and debugs within one session Marketed as one of the earliest autonomous AI software engineers No free tier Continued development since its 2023 launch	Specialized "Droid" agents for different development lifecycle stages Coding, review, and other task-specific agents Built for enterprise engineering organizations Integration with existing engineering tooling No free tier
Pros	Ambitious scope for autonomous, end-to-end task completion High public profile means substantial third-party review and discussion exists Continued active development since launch	Task-specialized agents can outperform a generalist at specific stages Targets automating more of the full development lifecycle, not just coding Built for enterprise-scale integration needs
Cons	Original launch benchmark claims were publicly disputed by independent researchers No free tier to test before committing Current real-world performance is worth verifying against recent independent reviews rather than launch-era marketing	No free tier, a real commitment before testing thoroughly Higher price point than most competitors in this category Full value requires adopting multiple Droids across a workflow, not just one
Company	Cognition, founded 2023	Factory AI, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Devin better than Factory?

In our reviews Devin scores 4.0 and Factory scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Devin: Marketed as the first AI software engineer, with disputed early claims. Factory: Specialized 'Droids' for different stages of the development lifecycle.

Which is cheaper, Devin or Factory?

Devin has the lower starting price: from $20/mo for Devin and from $40/mo for Factory.

Do Devin and Factory have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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