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Devin vs Rootly

Devin logo

Devin

Software Development

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Rootly logo

Rootly

Logging

AI-native incident management with automation, on-call, and root cause analysis

From
$20/user-month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales; Rootly pricing higher than some competitors for basic features

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Devin and Rootly actually diverge.

Attributes where Devin and Rootly differ
AttributeDevinRootly
Starting priceOn request$20/user-month
PlatformsDesktop, Windsurf integration, WebWeb, Mobile, Slack, Microsoft Teams
CategorySoftware DevelopmentLogging
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Rootly does not also cover.

Only in Rootly

  • AI SRE automation
  • Alert routing
  • On-call management
  • Incident response
  • Call routing
  • AI meeting bot
  • Status pages

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

Rootly

  • Automate on-call and incident response workflowsnot Devin
  • Run root cause analysis with AI assistancenot Devin
  • Track and improve Mean Time to Mitigation (MTTR)not Devin
  • Coordinate response across distributed teamsnot Devin
  • Learn from post-incident retrospectivesnot 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

Rootly

  • Pricing higher than some competitors for basic features
  • AI SRE features require separate contact-sales engagement
  • Learning curve for advanced automation features
  • Per-user pricing increases costs as team grows

Pricing, plan by plan

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Rootly

$20/user-month
  • Incident Response Essentials$20/user-month
    • Response with Slack integration
    • @Rootly AI Chat
    • AI Similar Incidents detection
  • Incident Response Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • All Essentials features
    • Custom forms and incident types
    • Private incidents
  • On-Call Essentials$20/user-month
    • Alert grouping and routing
    • Live call routing (1 phone number)
    • Schedules and escalation policies
  • On-Call Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • All Essentials features
    • 5 phone numbers for call routing
    • Unlimited schedules

Which should you pick?

Choose Devin if

  • You work on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.

Choose Rootly if

  • You need ai sre automation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
  • You also want alert routing.

Questions people ask

Is Devin or Rootly better?
Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and Rootly at $20/user-month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Devin or Rootly?
Devin starts at On request and Rootly at $20/user-month.
Does Devin or Rootly run on more platforms?
Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. Rootly runs on Web, Mobile, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
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 Rootly is typically brought in for.
What can Devin do that Rootly cannot?
Rootly covers AI SRE automation, Alert routing, On-call management, Incident response.

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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Rootly: How much does Rootly cost?

Rootly charges $20/user/month for both Incident Response and On-Call Essentials plans. Enterprise plans require contacting sales. Startups under 100 employees with less than $50M raised get up to 50% discount.

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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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Rootly: What is Rootly AI SRE?

AI SRE is an advanced feature that provides automated root cause analysis, alert correlation with system changes, impact analysis, and remediation suggestions. Pricing requires contact with sales.

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Rootly: Does Rootly integrate with Slack?

Yes, Rootly natively integrates with Slack for incident response workflows, allowing teams to manage incidents directly in Slack.

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Rootly: Are there discounts for small companies?

Yes, startups under 100 employees or less than 25 employees can get special pricing up to 50% discount. Contact Rootly sales for details.

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