Devin
Dify
| Feature | Devin | Dify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, enterprise-developers, code-maintenance, automated-testing | ai-builders, non-technical-teams, enterprises, developers |
| Founded | 2024 | 2023 |
| Autonomous Coding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Debugging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Review | ✓ | ✗ |
| Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Orchestration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rag Pipeline | ✗ | ✓ |
| Agent Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Model | ✗ | ✓ |
| Knowledge Base | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Devin Pros
- Truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks)
- Own environment with terminal, browser, and code editor
- Can learn from documentation and unfamiliar codebases
- Handles real GitHub issues and PRs independently
✗ Devin Cons
- No free tier
- ACU costs add up on complex tasks
- Output quality varies by task complexity
- Team plan expensive at $500/month
✓ Dify Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Visual workflow builder
- Built-in RAG pipeline
- Multi-model support
✗ Dify Cons
- Complex for simple chatbots
- Self-hosting requires resources
- Documentation improving
The Verdict
Devin is built for engineering teams and enterprise developers, with a focus on autonomous-coding and planning. Dify targets ai builders and non technical teams and leads with visual-orchestration and rag-pipeline.
On pricing, Devin is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $59/mo for Dify. That $39/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Dify has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Devin requires a paid subscription from day one.
Dify edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Devin offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Dify takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Dify has a slight overall edge — but if truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks) matters most to you, Devin may still be the right call.