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Devin vs Qodo

Devin logo

Devin

Software Development

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Qodo logo

Qodo

Software Development

Govern code at the speed AI writes it

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Qodo 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; Qodo reviews are billed per credit at $0.012 each, pooled across the team; the smallest package of 2,500 credits covers only about 18 reviews per month, as of August 2026.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Devin and Qodo actually diverge.

Attributes where Devin and Qodo differ
AttributeDevinQodo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Windsurf integration, WebWeb

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

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

Qodo

  • AI-powered pull request code review with full codebase contextnot Devin
  • Automated bug detection and rule violation flaggingnot Devin
  • Coding standards enforcement across teamsnot Devin
  • Breaking change detection in cross-repository analysisnot Devin
  • AI-generated code validationnot 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

Qodo

  • Reviews are billed per credit at $0.012 each, pooled across the team; the smallest package of 2,500 credits covers only about 18 reviews per month, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Qodo

Free
  • TrialFree
    • 14-day free trial
    • Unlimited reviews
    • No credit card required
  • Pay-as-you-go$0.012/per credit
    • 2,500 credits (~18 reviews/month)
    • 5,000 credits (~36 reviews/month)
    • 20,000 credits (~144 reviews/month)
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO/SAML
    • Bring-your-own-key

Which should you pick?

Choose Devin if

  • You work on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.

Choose Qodo if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Devin or Qodo better?
Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and Qodo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Devin or Qodo?
Qodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Devin and Free for Qodo.
Does Devin or Qodo run on more platforms?
Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. Qodo runs on Web.
Can I use Qodo for free?
Yes. Qodo 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 Qodo is typically brought in for.

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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Qodo: Do I need a credit card to start Qodo's free trial?

No. Sign in with GitHub, Google, or email, install Qodo on your repos, and reviews start running. A card is only needed when upgrading to a paid plan.

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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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Qodo: What happens when my Qodo trial ends?

Reviews pause and the dashboard prompts you to pick a plan. The system suggests a credit pack based on your team's review activity during the trial period.

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Qodo: Is there a permanent free plan for Qodo?

No permanent free tier is offered. After your trial, you must pick a paid plan to keep reviewing. However, qualified open source projects can apply for free access through Qodo's Open Source program.

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