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Airbrake vs Devin

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Airbrake

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Error Tracking and Performance Monitoring

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Devin

Software Development

Autonomous AI software engineer planning and executing code in its own environment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Airbrake has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Airbrake data retention is 30 days on every plan, including the $799 a month Business tier; Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airbrake and Devin actually diverge.

Attributes where Airbrake and Devin differ
AttributeAirbrakeDevin
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiDesktop, Windsurf integration, Web
CategoryLoggingSoftware Development
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Airbrake

  • Error tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Deploy tracking
  • Custom notifications
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support

Only in Devin

Nothing recorded that Airbrake does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Airbrake

  • Error and exception monitoring for web applicationsnot Devin
  • Performance monitoring alongside error trackingnot Devin
  • Alerting a team when a deploy introduces a spike in errorsnot Devin
  • Tracking errors across multiple projects in one accountnot Devin

Devin

  • Feature implementation and ticket resolution in established codebasesnot Airbrake
  • Code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositoriesnot Airbrake
  • Bug fixing and debugging with test-driven verificationnot Airbrake
  • Rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept developmentnot Airbrake
  • Repetitive implementation tasks freeing human engineers for complex designnot Airbrake

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Airbrake

  • Data retention is 30 days on every plan, including the $799 a month Business tier
  • The entry plan at $19 a month covers 25,000 errors and 7,500 events
  • Errors beyond the plan quota are billed on demand
  • Audit logs and spike forgiveness require the Pro tier
  • The lowest tier is limited to 1 user and 1 team

Devin

  • Pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales
  • Cannot handle extremely difficult tasks reliably; success rate decreases with task complexity
  • Requires clear, well-scoped task descriptions; ambiguous requirements reduce effectiveness
  • Requires human oversight and integration into existing workflows; not fully autonomous

Pricing, plan by plan

Airbrake

Free
  • Tier 1 (Dev + errors)$19/month
    • 25,000 errors per month
    • 1 user
    • 1 team
  • Tier 2 (Basic + errors)$38/month
    • 100,000 errors per month
    • Unlimited users
    • 3 teams
  • Pro$76/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited teams
    • Unlimited projects
  • Tier 5 (Growth)$299/month
    • 1 million errors per month

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Airbrake if

  • You need error tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want performance monitoring.
Airbrake review

Choose Devin if

  • You work on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
Devin review

Questions people ask

Is Airbrake or Devin better?
Neither clearly leads. Airbrake starts at Free and Devin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airbrake or Devin?
Airbrake has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Airbrake and On request for Devin.
Does Airbrake or Devin run on more platforms?
Airbrake runs on Web, Api. Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
Can I use Airbrake for free?
Yes. Airbrake has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Devin starts at On request.
What is Airbrake best used for?
Airbrake is most often used for error and exception monitoring for web applications, performance monitoring alongside error tracking, alerting a team when a deploy introduces a spike in errors, tracking errors across multiple projects in one account. Of those, error and exception monitoring for web applications and performance monitoring alongside error tracking are not what Devin is typically brought in for.
What can Airbrake do that Devin cannot?
Airbrake covers Error tracking, Performance monitoring, Deploy tracking, Custom notifications.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airbrake: What is the lowest-cost Airbrake plan and what does it include?

Tier 1 costs $19 per month and includes 25,000 errors per month, 1 user seat, 1 team, and unlimited projects. This plan targets individual developers. A 10% discount applies when paying annually ($17.10 per month).

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Devin: What does Devin cost?

Devin's pricing is not publicly listed on their website. Interested parties must request a demo to discuss pricing and availability.

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Airbrake: Which Airbrake plan is marked as the best value?

The Pro plan at $76 per month is marked as Best Value. It includes unlimited users, unlimited teams, unlimited projects, audit logs, and spike forgiveness. Annual billing provides a 10% discount ($68 per month).

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Devin: How do I get access to Devin?

Devin is accessed by requesting a demo. There is no information about self-service signup, trial, or pricing on the public website.

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Airbrake: How many errors per month does each Airbrake tier allow?

Tier 1 allows 25,000 errors per month at $19/month. Tier 2 allows 100,000 errors at $38/month. Tier 4 allows 300,000 errors at $129/month. Tier 5 allows 1 million errors at $299/month. Tier 6 allows 5 million errors at $799/month.

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