Coding · Head-to-head

Cody vs Devin

Cody (freemium, AI Score 8.6/10) vs Devin (paid, AI Score 8.5/10). Side-by-side pricing, features, pros and cons, and which to pick.

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The verdict

Pick Cody if…

→you need a genuinely free option
→budget is the constraint
→you want our editor's pick for this category

Try Cody →

Pick Devin if…

Both are credible in this slot.

Try Devin →

Side-by-side specs

Spec	Cody	Devin
Category	Coding	Coding
Pricing model	freemium	paid
Headline pricing	Free tier + Pro $9/mo + Enterprise custom	Teams ~$500/user/mo, Enterprise custom
Free tier	Autocomplete, chat, and commands with usage limits	—
AI Score	8.6/10	8.5/10
Best for	—	—
Editor's pick	✓ Yes	—
Use cases	—	—
Date added	2026-05-01	2026-05-01

Pros and cons

Cody

Coding · freemium

Pros

✓Best-in-class codebase context — understands your full repo, not just the open file
✓Multi-model support lets you pick the right LLM for each task
✓Works as a VS Code and JetBrains extension — no need to switch editors
✓Enterprise tier integrates with Sourcegraph code search across multiple repositories

Cons

×Context engine is most powerful on Enterprise tier — free users get limited repo-wide context
×Lacks the autonomous agent and multi-file editing capabilities of Cursor or Windsurf
×Autocomplete quality lags behind GitHub Copilot and Cursor in head-to-head comparisons
×Sourcegraph integration adds complexity to enterprise setup and onboarding

Devin

Coding · paid

Pros

✓True autonomous execution — assign a task and Devin works through it independently
✓Full sandboxed environment with shell, browser, and editor for realistic development
✓Real-time session replays let you watch and understand its reasoning process
✓Excels at well-scoped tasks like migrations, bug fixes, and boilerplate generation

Cons

×Steep pricing at $500/user/month puts it out of reach for individuals and small teams
×Struggles with ambiguous requirements and open-ended architectural decisions
×Can go down wrong paths on complex tasks, wasting time before you intervene
×No free tier or trial to evaluate before committing

FAQ

Is Cody better than Devin? ▾

Cody scores 8.6/10 in our evaluation versus Devin at 8.5/10. Cody edges ahead overall, but "better" depends on your use case — see the verdict block above.

Does Cody or Devin have a free tier? ▾

Cody has a free tier (Autocomplete, chat, and commands with usage limits). Devin is paid.

Should I choose Cody or Devin in 2026? ▾

If you need a genuinely free option pick Cody. If devin's overall approach fits you better pick Devin. Both are credible — neither is a wrong choice.