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Codacy vs Devin

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Codacy

Software Development

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

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 Codacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.; 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 Codacy and Devin actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and Devin differ
AttributeCodacyDevin
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, apiDesktop, Windsurf integration, Web

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Software Development).

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 Codacy

  • Automated code review
  • Security scanning
  • IDE plugin
  • Merge gates
  • Coverage reports
  • Jira and Slack integration

Only in Devin

Nothing recorded that Codacy does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Codacy

  • Automating pull request code reviewnot Devin
  • Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot Devin
  • Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot Devin
  • Tracking test coverage over timenot Devin
  • Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot Devin

Devin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Codacy

  • Team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
  • Advanced security features like DAST and container scanning are Business-tier only.
  • Business plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Annual plans require 30 days' notice to modify or cancel before renewal.

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

Codacy

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • IDE plugin with real-time feedback
    • Security and quality scans
    • 38 languages supported
  • Team$18/month
    • Up to 30 developers
    • Up to 100 private repos, unlimited lines of code
    • AI Reviewer
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Unlimited private projects
    • Priority scan queue
    • DAST and container scanning

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Codacy if

  • You need automated code review.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want security scanning.
Codacy review

Choose Devin if

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

Questions people ask

Is Codacy or Devin better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy 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, Codacy or Devin?
Codacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Codacy and On request for Devin.
Does Codacy or Devin run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
Can I use Codacy for free?
Yes. Codacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Devin starts at On request.
What is Codacy best used for?
Codacy is most often used for automating pull request code review, enforcing shared coding standards across teams, scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependencies, tracking test coverage over time. Of those, automating pull request code review and enforcing shared coding standards across teams are not what Devin is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that Devin cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Codacy: What does Codacy cost?

The Developer plan is free forever; Team starts at $18/dev/month billed yearly (or $21 monthly); Business is custom-priced for enterprise requirements.

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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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Codacy: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Developer plan is free forever for individuals, including IDE feedback, scan-as-you-type, and security and quality scans across 38 languages.

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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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Codacy: Can I try Codacy before paying?

Codacy offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access and no credit card required.

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Codacy: What does it integrate with?

Codacy integrates with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab for cloud-hosted scans, plus Jira and Slack for team notifications.

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