# Devin vs Kagi

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools

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

## Verdict

Devin is listed under Coding AI and Kagi under AI Assistants. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on CLI and Slack App. Only Kagi is available on iOS and Android.

### 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 Kagi if

- You want a tool built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them.
- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud agent sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Parallel sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Wiki | Yes | Not listed |
| Automations | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 |
| Ad-free search | Not listed | Yes |
| Site personalization | Not listed | Yes |
| Lenses | Not listed | Yes |
| Kagi Assistant | Not listed | Yes |
| Quick Answer and Summarize Page | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer APIs | Not listed | Yes |
| Orion browser | Not listed | Yes |
| Kagi Translate and Kagi News | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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

## Kagi strengths

- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.
- Lenses give quick topic-specific filtering such as Academic or Forums.
- Ultimate bundles access to Claude, GPT and Gemini models in Assistant.
- Public APIs and an MCP server support developer use.
- Transparent funding history published by the company.

## Kagi limitations

- No permanent free tier: the trial is limited to 100 searches.
- The $5 Starter plan caps searches at 300 per month, which users report running out of quickly.
- Reviewers report that lens use and loading more results can count as extra searches.
- Full AI model access requires the $25 Ultimate plan.

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Kagi?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. Kagi is built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them.

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

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools.

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

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

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

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