Comparison

Claude Code vs Devin

A like-for-like, spec-level comparison. Both entries are verified against their docs and repo.

Claude Code

Anthropic's agentic CLI coding assistant.

  • + Strong multi-file reasoning and coordinated edits
  • + Sub-agents keep the main context lean
  • − Tied to Claude models only
  • − Can burn tokens re-reading large repos without guidance files

Devin

Cognition's autonomous software engineer.

  • + True end-to-end autonomy
  • + No local setup
  • − Expensive and access-gated
  • − Less transparent than open alternatives
Spec Claude Code Devin
Category coding-agent coding-agent
License Proprietary Proprietary
Open source No No
Self-hostable No No
MCP support Yes No
Pricing freemium paid
Starting price Included with Claude Pro/Max $500/mo (access tier)
Models claude claude, gpt
Languages python, typescript, go, rust, multi multi
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