Software Development · head to head
Devin vs ESLint
Devin
Software Development
Autonomous AI software engineer planning and executing code in its own environment
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only ESLint has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales; ESLint slow performance on large codebases compared to newer tools like Oxlint and Biome
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Devin and ESLint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Devin | ESLint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web | Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment |
| Category | Software Development | Development Tools |
| Founded | Unknown | 2019 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Devin
- Feature implementation and ticket resolution in established codebasesnot ESLint
- Code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositoriesnot ESLint
- Bug fixing and debugging with test-driven verificationnot ESLint
- Rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept developmentnot ESLint
- Repetitive implementation tasks freeing human engineers for complex designnot ESLint
ESLint
- Statically analysing JavaScript and JSX to find problems before runtimenot Devin
- Automatically fixing issues with syntax-aware rewritesnot Devin
- Enforcing a consistent code style across a teamnot Devin
- Running as a CI step to block non-conforming codenot Devin
- Writing custom rules for project-specific conventionsnot Devin
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
ESLint
- Slow performance on large codebases compared to newer tools like Oxlint and Biome
- Complexity in configuration from scratch, particularly for TypeScript support
- Limited built-in TypeScript support, requiring separate parsers and coordination with new TypeScript features
Pricing, plan by plan
Devin
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.
ESLint
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the ESLint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ESLint if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment.
Questions people ask
- Is Devin or ESLint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and ESLint at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Devin or ESLint?
- ESLint has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Devin and Free for ESLint.
- Does Devin or ESLint run on more platforms?
- Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. ESLint runs on Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment.
- Can I use ESLint for free?
- Yes. ESLint has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Devin starts at On request.
- What is Devin best used for?
- Devin is most often used for feature implementation and ticket resolution in established codebases, code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositories, bug fixing and debugging with test-driven verification, rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development. Of those, feature implementation and ticket resolution in established codebases and code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositories are not what ESLint is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ESLint: Does ESLint automatically fix code issues?
Many problems ESLint finds can be automatically fixed via the --fix flag. ESLint fixes are syntax-aware so you won't experience errors introduced by traditional find-and-replace algorithms.
SourceESLint: How much does ESLint cost?
ESLint is completely free and open-source software maintained by the OpenJS Foundation. The project accepts voluntary donations from sponsors.
SourceESLint: Can I write custom ESLint rules?
Yes. You can develop custom rules that work alongside built-in functionality through ESLint's plugin system, allowing complete customization for your project needs.
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