Coding · Head-to-head
GPT-5.5 vs Devin
GPT-5.5 (paid, AI Score 9.4/10) vs Devin (paid, AI Score 8.5/10). Side-by-side pricing, features, pros and cons, and which to pick.
The verdict
Pick GPT-5.5 if…
- →you need a genuinely free option
- →overall capability matters more than price (AI Score 9.4 vs 8.5)
- →you want our editor's pick for this category
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | GPT-5.5 | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coding | Coding |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Headline pricing | API: $5/$30 per 1M tokens (in/out). ChatGPT Plus $20/mo, Pro $200/mo | Teams ~$500/user/mo, Enterprise custom |
| Free tier | No free API tier. Free ChatGPT users get GPT-4o, not GPT-5.5. | — |
| AI Score | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | — | — |
| Editor's pick | ✓ Yes | — |
| Use cases | — | — |
| Date added | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-01 |
Pros and cons
GPT-5.5
Coding · paid
Pros
- ✓Top-of-class coding and reasoning benchmarks — measurably ahead of GPT-5 and competitive alternatives
- ✓True agentic capability with tool use, self-correction, and multi-step task completion
- ✓272K context handles entire codebases without chunking workarounds
- ✓Codex integration turns it into an autonomous software engineer inside ChatGPT
Cons
- ×API pricing is premium — $30/M output tokens adds up fast for heavy usage
- ×No free tier for the API; ChatGPT Free users are stuck on GPT-4o
- ×Slower inference than lighter models like GPT-4o-mini for simple tasks
- ×Closed-source with no self-hosting option — full vendor lock-in to OpenAI
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 GPT-5.5 better than Devin? ▾
GPT-5.5 scores 9.4/10 in our evaluation versus Devin at 8.5/10. GPT-5.5 edges ahead overall, but "better" depends on your use case — see the verdict block above.
Does GPT-5.5 or Devin have a free tier? ▾
GPT-5.5 has a free tier (No free API tier. Free ChatGPT users get GPT-4o, not GPT-5.5.). Devin is paid.
Should I choose GPT-5.5 or Devin in 2026? ▾
If you need a genuinely free option pick GPT-5.5. If devin's overall approach fits you better pick Devin. Both are credible — neither is a wrong choice.
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Updated 2026-06-27. Spec data sourced from official product pages and tracked in our public directory at /tools.