# ChatGPT vs Devin

> ChatGPT: OpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice chat
> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests

- ChatGPT profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/chatgpt
- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/chatgpt-vs-devin
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

ChatGPT is listed under AI Assistants and Devin under Coding AI. ChatGPT scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.9 vs 8.2 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ChatGPT is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Devin is available on CLI and Slack App and offers an API.

### Choose ChatGPT if

- You want a tool built for everyday questions, drafting and editing text, summarizing documents, coding help, data analysis and image generation in one assistant.
- One assistant covers text, voice, images, file analysis, search and coding.
- Free tier lets users try the service without a card.

### Choose Devin if

- You want a tool built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session.
- Runs many sessions in parallel.

## Pricing

| | ChatGPT | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | ChatGPT | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat with web search | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Image generation | Yes | Not listed |
| File and image analysis | Yes | Not listed |
| Projects | Yes | Not listed |
| ChatGPT agent | Yes | Not listed |
| Codex | Yes | Not listed |
| Connectors and apps | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agent sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Parallel sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Wiki | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Git providers | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin API | Not listed | Yes |
| Model choice | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | ChatGPT | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## ChatGPT strengths

- One assistant covers text, voice, images, file analysis, search and coding
- Free tier lets users try the service without a card
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows with synced history
- Large ecosystem of connectors, projects and agent features
- Plans range from $8 to $500 per month, so users can match spend to usage

## ChatGPT limitations

- Free and Go usage limits are low and may include ads
- Pricing and model lineup change often, which makes limits hard to compare over time
- Answers can be wrong and need checking, especially for facts and citations
- The top Pro tiers cost $100 to $500 per month

## Devin strengths

- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
- Connects to Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira and three major git hosts
- Includes PR review, repository Wiki and Automations
- Pro starts at $20 per month, much lower than the retired $500 Team plan
- Enterprise options include SSO and a VPC deployment

## Devin limitations

- Quota amounts for Pro and Max are not published
- Extra usage is billed at API pricing, so heavy use is hard to predict
- Max costs $200 per month, and Teams adds $40 per month per full dev seat
- No publicly released mobile app
- Cloud sessions need repository access, which some teams will not allow

## FAQ

**Is ChatGPT better than Devin?**

It depends on your workflow. ChatGPT is built for everyday questions, drafting and editing text, summarizing documents, coding help, data analysis and image generation in one assistant. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.

**What are the key feature differences between ChatGPT and Devin?**

ChatGPT: OpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice chat. Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. ChatGPT is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does ChatGPT or Devin have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. ChatGPT is freemium and Devin is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Devin?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.