Devin
An autonomous software engineer in a sandbox
Devin takes a ticket, clones the repo, writes the code, runs the tests and opens a pull request β with a human reviewing at the end.

Starter prompts
Copy one into Devin and swap the {braces} for your own details.
- Research {topic} and return a short brief with sources. Ask before any irreversible action.
- Break {goal} into steps, execute them, and report what you did after each step.
- Watch {source} and tell me when {condition} changes, with a one-line summary.
Overview
Cognition's Devin is scoped to software delivery: it works inside a VM with shell, browser and editor, plans the change, iterates until tests pass and then hands back a PR. It is strongest on well-specified tickets in mature codebases.
Key Features
Repo-wide context
Indexes the codebase so changes respect existing patterns.
Runs and fixes tests
Executes the suite and iterates on failures instead of guessing.
Slack and Jira integration
Assign a ticket from chat and get a PR link back.
How to Use
- Connect a repository and grant access.
- Describe the ticket with acceptance criteria.
- Review the plan, then the PR it opens.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- βEnd-to-end delivery, not just snippets
- βClear audit trail
- βFits existing PR workflow
Cons
- ΓNo meaningful free tier β you pay from day one.
Who It's For
Pricing & Free Trial
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | |
| Pro | $20 | |
| Max | $200 | |
| Team | $80/month |
Free tier: No free tier; trial sessions on request.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026 Β· source page
Frequently asked questions
- What is Devin?
- Devin takes a ticket, clones the repo, writes the code, runs the tests and opens a pull request β with a human reviewing at the end.
- Is there a free plan for Devin?
- No free tier; trial sessions on request.
- How much does Devin cost?
- Devin uses a subscription with usage limits model. The entry paid plan is $20 (Pro).
- What can Devin do?
- Its headline capabilities: repo-wide context; runs and fixes tests; slack and jira integration.
- Who is Devin for?
- It is aimed at platform teams, startups with backlogs, open-source maintainers.
Our Verdict
Expensive but genuinely useful for backlog cleanup and migrations. Treat it as a junior engineer who needs precise tickets, not vague goals.
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