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Devin vs New Relic

Devin logo

Devin

Software Development

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
New Relic logo

New Relic

Logging

Observability made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only New Relic 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; New Relic data ingest costs can be high for large-scale deployments with high logging volume, making budgeting difficult

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Devin and New Relic actually diverge.

Attributes where Devin and New Relic differ
AttributeDevinNew Relic
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Windsurf integration, WebWeb, Api, Mobile
CategorySoftware DevelopmentLogging
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: 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 Devin

Nothing recorded that New Relic does not also cover.

Only in New Relic

  • APM
  • Infrastructure Monitoring
  • Log Management
  • Browser Monitoring
  • Synthetic Monitoring
  • Mobile Monitoring
  • Kubernetes Monitoring
  • AI Ops

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 New Relic
  • Code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositoriesnot New Relic
  • Bug fixing and debugging with test-driven verificationnot New Relic
  • Rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept developmentnot New Relic
  • Repetitive implementation tasks freeing human engineers for complex designnot New Relic

New Relic

  • Application monitoringnot Devin
  • Infrastructure monitoringnot Devin
  • Error trackingnot Devin
  • Performance optimizationnot 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

New Relic

  • Data ingest costs can be high for large-scale deployments with high logging volume, making budgeting difficult
  • Core user licensing model adds complexity to pricing with distinction between full platform users and basic users
  • Default logs obfuscation may miss some sensitive patterns requiring custom configuration
  • Retention limits even on paid tiers require additional storage for long-term compliance requirements

Pricing, plan by plan

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

New Relic

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the New Relic review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Devin if

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

Choose New Relic if

  • You need apm.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want infrastructure monitoring.
New Relic review

Questions people ask

Is Devin or New Relic better?
Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and New Relic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Devin or New Relic?
New Relic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Devin and Free for New Relic.
Does Devin or New Relic run on more platforms?
Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. New Relic runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
Can I use New Relic for free?
Yes. New Relic 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 New Relic is typically brought in for.
What can Devin do that New Relic cannot?
New Relic covers APM, Infrastructure Monitoring, Log Management, Browser Monitoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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New Relic: Does New Relic offer a free tier?

Yes, New Relic's free tier is perpetual with no credit card required. It includes 100 GB of free data ingest monthly, one Full Platform User with access to all 50+ capabilities, and unlimited Basic Users for querying and dashboard creation.

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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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New Relic: How much does New Relic cost for paid plans?

Paid plans start at $49 per month per core user. New Relic uses consumption-based pricing where you pay only for what you use. Annual commitment options are available with volume discounts for larger teams.

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New Relic: What data retention is included in New Relic's free tier?

The free tier includes a minimum of 8 days data retention for troubleshooting. Paid plans offer extended retention periods and customizable data retention policies.

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New Relic: How many integrations does New Relic support?

New Relic provides access to 780+ integrations and unlimited hosts at no additional cost. These include monitoring integrations for various cloud services, databases, and applications.

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New Relic: Can I use New Relic to monitor multiple cloud providers?

Yes, New Relic is cloud-agnostic and supports monitoring across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and on-premises infrastructure in a single platform.

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New Relic: What is New Relic's ownership structure today?

New Relic was acquired by TPG and Francisco Partners on July 31, 2023, for $6.5 billion and transitioned from a publicly traded company to a private company in November 2023.

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