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Devin vs Refact

Devin logo

Devin

Software Development

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Refact logo

Refact

Developer Tools

Autonomous AI coding agent for development tasks

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Refact 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; Refact requires configuration for optimal performance

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Devin and Refact actually diverge.

Attributes where Devin and Refact differ
AttributeDevinRefact
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFreemium with paid tiers
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Windsurf integration, WebVS Code, Web
CategorySoftware DevelopmentDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2023

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 Refact does not also cover.

Only in Refact

  • Autonomous agent workflows
  • IDE chat
  • Real-time code completions
  • GitHub integration
  • Database integration
  • On-premise deployment
  • Multi-LLM support
  • 25+ language support

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

Refact

  • Autonomous code generation for development tasksnot Devin
  • End-to-end bug fixes and refactoringnot Devin
  • Multi-language software development accelerationnot Devin
  • Enterprise development with data privacy requirementsnot 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

Refact

  • Requires configuration for optimal performance
  • On-premise deployment adds operational complexity
  • Free tier limited by daily agent request quota
  • Coin system adds complexity to cost calculation

Pricing, plan by plan

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Refact

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited daily agent usage
    • Unlimited completions
    • 2,000 coins for agent and chat
  • Pro$10/month
    • 40 daily agent requests
    • 64k context window
    • 10,000 coins monthly
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • On-premise deployment
    • Custom coin allocation
    • Fine-tuning support

Which should you pick?

Choose Devin if

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

Choose Refact if

  • You need autonomous agent workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VS Code, Web.
  • You also want ide chat.
Refact review

Questions people ask

Is Devin or Refact better?
Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and Refact at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Devin or Refact?
Refact has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Devin and Free for Refact.
Does Devin or Refact run on more platforms?
Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. Refact runs on VS Code, Web.
Can I use Refact for free?
Yes. Refact 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 Refact is typically brought in for.
What can Devin do that Refact cannot?
Refact covers Autonomous agent workflows, IDE chat, Real-time code completions, GitHub integration.

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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Refact: How many programming languages does Refact support?

Refact supports 25+ programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java, C++, and many others.

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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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Refact: Can I deploy Refact on-premises?

Yes. Refact offers on-premise deployment options for organizations requiring complete data control and privacy.

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Refact: What LLMs does Refact support?

Refact works with multiple LLMs including Claude, GPT-4, and open-source models, giving you flexibility in model selection.

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