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Checkly vs Devin

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Checkly

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Active reliability platform combining uptime monitoring, API testing, and incident response

From
Free
Rated
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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 Checkly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Checkly free tier has limited check allocations per month; Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Checkly and Devin actually diverge.

Attributes where Checkly and Devin differ
AttributeChecklyDevin
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLI, APIDesktop, Windsurf integration, Web
CategoryLoggingSoftware Development

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 Checkly

  • Uptime monitoring
  • Synthetic browser testing
  • API monitoring
  • Heartbeat monitoring
  • Monitoring-as-Code
  • Status pages
  • Root cause analysis
  • Global locations

Only in Devin

Nothing recorded that Checkly does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Checkly

  • Monitor API endpoints with custom assertionsnot Devin
  • Test user journeys with browser automationnot Devin
  • Detect performance degradation across regionsnot Devin
  • Verify DNS and TCP connectivitynot Devin
  • Ensure cron jobs and background tasks completenot Devin

Devin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Checkly

  • Free tier has limited check allocations per month
  • Overage charges can add up with high-volume workloads
  • Status pages require separate paid tier
  • Root cause analysis is separate billing component

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

Checkly

Free
  • HobbyFree
    • 10 uptime monitors
    • 1,000 browser checks monthly
    • 10,000 API checks monthly
  • Team$64/month
    • 75 uptime monitors
    • 12,000 browser checks monthly
    • 100,000 API checks monthly
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Custom monitor quantities
    • All 22 global locations
    • 1-second check frequency

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Checkly if

  • You need uptime monitoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, API.
  • You also want synthetic browser testing.
Checkly review

Choose Devin if

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

Questions people ask

Is Checkly or Devin better?
Neither clearly leads. Checkly 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, Checkly or Devin?
Checkly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Checkly and On request for Devin.
Does Checkly or Devin run on more platforms?
Checkly runs on Web, CLI, API. Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
Can I use Checkly for free?
Yes. Checkly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Devin starts at On request.
What is Checkly best used for?
Checkly is most often used for monitor api endpoints with custom assertions, test user journeys with browser automation, detect performance degradation across regions, verify dns and tcp connectivity. Of those, monitor api endpoints with custom assertions and test user journeys with browser automation are not what Devin is typically brought in for.
What can Checkly do that Devin cannot?
Checkly covers Uptime monitoring, Synthetic browser testing, API monitoring, Heartbeat monitoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Checkly: What is included in the free Checkly plan?

The free Hobby plan includes 10 uptime monitors, 1,000 monthly browser checks, 10,000 monthly API checks, 6 monitoring locations, and 2-minute minimum check frequency with email, Slack, and webhook alerts.

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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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Checkly: Can I write monitoring checks in my preferred language?

Yes, Checkly uses TypeScript/JavaScript for monitoring-as-code, integrated with Playwright for browser testing and supporting REST API testing.

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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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Checkly: How much does status page add to my bill?

Status pages cost between $0-$30/month depending on your plan tier, billed separately from core monitoring.

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Checkly: What is the minimum check frequency?

The Hobby and Starter plans support 2-minute and 1-minute minimums respectively. The Team plan supports 30-second intervals, while Enterprise offers 1-second minimum frequency.

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