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Devin vs Traceloop

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Devin

Software Development

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Traceloop logo

Traceloop

Logging

LLM reliability platform with open-source observability and evaluation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Traceloop 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; Traceloop free tier limited to 50k spans per month and 24-hour retention, restricting production use

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Devin and Traceloop actually diverge.

Attributes where Devin and Traceloop differ
AttributeDevinTraceloop
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFreemium with pay-as-you-go enterprise option
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Windsurf integration, WebCloud, On-premises, Air-gapped, Python, TypeScript, Go, Ruby
CategorySoftware DevelopmentLogging

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 Traceloop does not also cover.

Only in Traceloop

  • Open-source SDK (OpenLLMetry)
  • Multi-provider support
  • Observability platform integration
  • Framework support
  • Monitoring dashboard
  • Evaluation system
  • Deployment flexibility

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

Traceloop

  • Monitoring LLM application performance in productionnot Devin
  • Instrumenting LLM apps with minimal code overheadnot Devin
  • Continuous evaluation and quality scoring of LLM outputsnot Devin
  • Debugging LLM application issues with full trace visibilitynot Devin
  • Integrating observability data into existing monitoring stacksnot 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

Traceloop

  • Free tier limited to 50k spans per month and 24-hour retention, restricting production use
  • Company acquisition by ServiceNow creates uncertainty about future roadmap
  • Requires integration with separate observability platforms for visualization
  • Less feature-rich than dedicated LLM evaluation platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Traceloop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50,000 spans per month
    • Up to 5 seats
    • 24-hour data retention
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Unlimited spans per month
    • Unlimited seats
    • Custom data retention

Which should you pick?

Choose Devin if

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

Choose Traceloop if

  • You need open-source sdk (openllmetry).
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premises, Air-gapped, Python, TypeScript, Go, Ruby.
  • You also want multi-provider support.
Traceloop review

Questions people ask

Is Devin or Traceloop better?
Neither clearly leads. Devin starts at On request and Traceloop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Devin or Traceloop?
Traceloop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Devin and Free for Traceloop.
Does Devin or Traceloop run on more platforms?
Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web. Traceloop runs on Cloud, On-premises, Air-gapped, Python, TypeScript, Go, Ruby.
Can I use Traceloop for free?
Yes. Traceloop 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 Traceloop is typically brought in for.
What can Devin do that Traceloop cannot?
Traceloop covers Open-source SDK (OpenLLMetry), Multi-provider support, Observability platform integration, Framework support.

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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Traceloop: Is OpenLLMetry open-source?

Yes, OpenLLMetry is Traceloop's open-source SDK built on OpenTelemetry standards. It allows teams to instrument LLM applications with just 2 lines of code and send data to 25+ observability platforms.

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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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Traceloop: What is the impact of ServiceNow acquisition?

Traceloop is joining ServiceNow, representing a strategic acquisition that will broaden enterprise adoption and integration capabilities. Current operations continue with free and enterprise options available.

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Traceloop: How many LLM providers and frameworks does Traceloop support?

Traceloop supports 20+ LLM providers including OpenAI and Anthropic, and integrates with frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex. It can send data to 25+ observability platforms.

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