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Amp vs Devin

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Amp

Software Development

Amp is the frontier agent

From
$20/monthly
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

  • Each has a real cost: Amp minimum $20/month subscription cost with limited orb hours (750); Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amp and Devin actually diverge.

Attributes where Amp and Devin differ
AttributeAmpDevin
Starting price$20/monthlyOn request
PlatformsWebDesktop, Windsurf integration, Web

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Software Development).

What people use each for

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

Amp

  • Building and running parallel AI agents for automationnot Devin
  • Accessing multiple AI models via single subscriptionnot Devin
  • Developing AI applications with flexible compute modelsnot Devin
  • Running high-capacity agent workloads in ultra modenot Devin

Devin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Amp

  • Minimum $20/month subscription cost with limited orb hours (750)
  • High-tier Gigawatt plan at $200/month required for ultra mode agents
  • Usage limits apply after included quotas are consumed each month
  • Each user limited to maximum of 2 simultaneous subscriptions

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

Amp

$20/monthly
  • Megawatt$20/monthly
    • All product features
    • 750 hours of orbs
    • Use your ChatGPT subscription
  • Gigawatt$200/monthly
    • Everything in Megawatt plus: 1
    • 000 hours of xxlarge orbs
    • $200 included agent usage
  • Education Discount$10/monthly
    • For students and teachers: full access at $10/month (50% off Megawatt)
  • Unconstrained$undefined/usage
    • Pay for what you use at standard rates
    • all agent modes
    • API pricing for model tokens and orbs

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Amp if

Nothing in the data separates Amp from Devin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Amp review

Choose Devin if

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

Questions people ask

Is Amp or Devin better?
Neither clearly leads. Amp starts at $20/monthly and Devin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amp or Devin?
Amp starts at $20/monthly and Devin at On request.
Does Amp or Devin run on more platforms?
Amp runs on Web. Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
What is Amp best used for?
Amp is most often used for building and running parallel ai agents for automation, accessing multiple ai models via single subscription, developing ai applications with flexible compute models, running high-capacity agent workloads in ultra mode. Of those, building and running parallel ai agents for automation and accessing multiple ai models via single subscription are not what Devin is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amp: How much does Amp cost per month?

Amp offers two main monthly plans: Megawatt at $20/month (750 hours of orbs) and Gigawatt at $200/month (1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs). Students and teachers get a 50% education discount ($10/month). Source: https://ampcode.com/pricing

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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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Amp: What usage is included in Amp subscriptions?

At minimum, Amp subscriptions include agent usage equal to the subscription cost per month. Depending on usage patterns, you may receive additional usage beyond the base guarantee. Megawatt includes 750 orb hours and Gigawatt includes 1,000 hours of xxlarge orbs.

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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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Amp: Can I use my own ChatGPT subscription with Amp?

Yes, Amp subscribers who link a ChatGPT subscription pay no per-token fees and can use as many tokens as their third-party subscription allows, making it ideal for users who already have ChatGPT access.

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