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ManusMost similar to Devin in what it does, its category and its price.
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WindsurfHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. Devin has none.
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JetBrains JunieFrom $10/mo, against from $20/mo for Devin.
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OpenAI CodexRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Devin.
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At a glance
Green means better than Devin, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DevinBaseline | 4.0 | $20/mo | No | Marketed as the first AI software engineer, with disputed early claims | |
| Manus | 4.1+0.1 | $39/mo$19 more | YesDevin has none | A 2025 autonomous agent that browses, builds, and ships tasks alone | vs Devin |
| OpenAI Codex | 4.4+0.4 | $20/moSame price | No | A 2025 relaunch of a 2021 name, now a fully autonomous agent | vs Devin |
 Google Jules | 4.2+0.2 | Free | YesDevin has none | Assign it a GitHub issue, it works in the background and opens a PR | vs Devin |
 Sourcegraph Cody | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | Sourcegraph's established chat-and-autocomplete assistant, not its newer agent | vs Devin |
| JetBrains Junie | 4.3+0.3 | $10/mo$10 less | YesDevin has none | JetBrains' autonomous agent, separate from its inline AI Assistant | vs Devin |
 Factory | 4.3+0.3 | $40/mo$20 more | No | Specialized 'Droids' for different stages of the development lifecycle | vs Devin |
 Cognition AI | 4.1+0.1 | $20/moSame price | YesDevin has none | Cognition AI built Devin, an autonomous coding agent that plans, writes, tests, and ships code inside a sandboxed development environment. | vs Devin |
| Windsurf | 4.4+0.4 | $15/mo$5 less | YesDevin has none | Now a Cognition subsidiary, after a chaotic 2025 acquisition saga | vs Devin |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Devin.
Manus
4.1$39/mo
vs Devin$19 more+0.1Free plan
A 2025 autonomous agent that browses, builds, and ships tasks alone.
- Autonomous multi-step task execution with minimal supervision
- Web browsing, code writing, and file creation in one agent
- Can deploy working results like websites independently
Demonstrated unusually high autonomy for a publicly available agent
Very new product, longer-term reliability is still being established
OpenAI Codex
4.4$20/mo
vs DevinSame price+0.4
A 2025 relaunch of a 2021 name, now a fully autonomous agent.
- Cloud-based autonomous coding agent with sandboxed execution
- Codex CLI for local, terminal-based agent use
- Runs tests and returns a pull request for completed tasks
Genuinely autonomous, sandbox-based task execution
No free tier, requires a paid ChatGPT subscription or API access
Google Jules
4.2Free
vs Devin+0.2Free plan
Assign it a GitHub issue, it works in the background and opens a PR.
- Asynchronous background task execution
- Works directly from GitHub issues
- Opens pull requests automatically when tasks complete
Async workflow fits clearing a backlog without constant supervision
Less suited to tasks needing real-time back-and-forth guidance
Sourcegraph Cody
4.2Not listed
vs Devin+0.2
Sourcegraph's established chat-and-autocomplete assistant, not its newer agent.
- Chat and code completion grounded in Sourcegraph's code search
- Distinct from Sourcegraph's newer, more autonomous Amp product
- Understanding spans an entire repository or organization's codebase
Grounded in genuinely mature, enterprise-tested code search technology
No free tier to test before committing
JetBrains Junie
4.3$10/mo
vs Devin$10 less+0.3Free plan
JetBrains' autonomous agent, separate from its inline AI Assistant.
- Autonomous, multi-step task execution
- Runs tests to verify its own changes
- Built into JetBrains' existing IDE suite
Genuine autonomous, multi-file task handling within a familiar IDE
Overlaps with JetBrains' own AI Assistant, worth comparing both directly
Factory
4.3$40/mo
vs Devin$20 more+0.3
Specialized 'Droids' for different stages of the development lifecycle.
- Specialized "Droid" agents for different development lifecycle stages
- Coding, review, and other task-specific agents
- Built for enterprise engineering organizations
Task-specialized agents can outperform a generalist at specific stages
No free tier, a real commitment before testing thoroughly
Cognition AI
4.1$20/mo
vs DevinSame price+0.1Free plan
Cognition AI built Devin, an autonomous coding agent that plans, writes, tests, and ships code inside a sandboxed development environment.
- Autonomous planning, coding, testing, and PR creation from a single ticket
- Sandboxed VM execution isolated from a team's live environment
- Integration with existing code repositories and developer tools
Handles full ticket-to-PR workflows, beyond inline code suggestions
ACU-based pricing makes real monthly cost hard to predict in advance
Windsurf
4.4$15/mo
vs Devin$5 less+0.4Free plan
Now a Cognition subsidiary, after a chaotic 2025 acquisition saga.
- Cascade agentic flow for multi-file coding tasks
- VS Code-based AI-native editor
- Now owned by Cognition, the company behind Devin
Cascade agent mode handles genuinely complex, multi-file tasks
Recent ownership changes may affect long-term product direction
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Devin free?
Devin does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Devin?
Windsurf is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: JetBrains Junie, Google Jules, Manus.
What is the cheapest alternative to Devin?
Among paid plans, JetBrains Junie has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Windsurf.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.