Devin
The autonomous AI software engineer that codes, tests, and deploys for you
Overview
Devin, developed by Cognition AI, is the first AI agent designed to write, debug, and deploy code autonomously. It has its own development environment (terminal, browser, editor) and can handle multi-hour tasks. The Core plan is $20/month with usage billing ($2.25 per ACU, or roughly 15 min of active work).
For an SME or startup without budget for a full-time developer, Devin can be a valuable shortcut for bug fixes, API integrations, or small projects. The Team plan at $500/month with 250 included ACUs suits development teams.
Our verdict
Powerful for tech founders and digital transformation consultants with occasional but significant development needs. Too complex and expensive for SMEs without technical culture (restaurateurs, craftspeople, etc.). Real costs can surprise if tasks are voluminous.