# Devin vs Factory

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Factory: Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end

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

## Verdict

Devin and Factory are both Coding AI tools. Only Devin has a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on Slack App. Only Factory is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### 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.

### Choose Factory if

- You want a tool built for delegating backlog tickets, automated pull request review, test generation, incident investigation and long-running refactors or migrations.
- Covers the full delivery loop: implementation, review, testing, incident response and documentation.
- Model independence, with a router and bring-your-own-key support for custom models.

## Pricing

| | Devin | Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $20 |

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud agent sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Parallel sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Wiki | Yes | Not listed |
| Automations | Yes | Yes |
| Team integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| Git providers | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin API | Yes | Not listed |
| Model choice | Yes | Not listed |
| Droids | Not listed | Yes |
| Droid CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Missions | Not listed | Yes |
| Droid Computers | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Independence | Not listed | Yes |
| Human Approval Checkpoints | Not listed | Yes |
| Analytics | Not listed | Yes |
| Public API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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

## Factory strengths

- Covers the full delivery loop: implementation, review, testing, incident response and documentation.
- Model independence, with a router and bring-your-own-key support for custom models.
- Available in desktop, CLI, web and several IDEs, so work is not tied to one editor.
- Enterprise controls including SSO, audit logging, zero data retention and on-premise options.
- Public API and OpenAPI specification for building on top of the platform.

## Factory limitations

- No free tier or trial is listed; the entry plan is $20 per month.
- Usage limits are given only as multiples of Pro, so actual capacity is hard to estimate.
- Business and Enterprise pricing is contact-sales only.
- Droid Computers are limited to Plus and higher plans.

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Factory?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. Factory is built for delegating backlog tickets, automated pull request review, test generation, incident investigation and long-running refactors or migrations.

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

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Factory: Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end.

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

Devin has a free plan or trial; Factory is paid only.

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

Devin starts at $0 and Factory starts at $20. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.