# Devin vs Novastart

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Novastart: Infinite canvas desktop where your apps, teammates and AI agents share one workspace

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

## Verdict

Devin is listed under Coding AI and Novastart under Productivity. Devin scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on Web, CLI and Slack App and offers an API. Only Novastart 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 Novastart if

- You want a tool built for keeping many apps and projects organized in saved workspaces, watching AI agents work step by step, sharing a live workspace with teammates.
- Agents work with a visible cursor and can be paused, steered or taken over.
- Permanent free plan with all apps available.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Novastart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Infinite canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Saved canvases | Not listed | Yes |
| Visible AI agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-agent runs | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent modes | Not listed | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Not listed | Yes |
| Real apps | Not listed | Yes |
| Local-first data | Not listed | Yes |
| Undo history | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Devin | Novastart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| 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

## Novastart strengths

- Agents work with a visible cursor and can be paused, steered or taken over
- Permanent free plan with all apps available
- Pro at $10 per month removes canvas limits
- Local-first design keeps canvas contents on the user's machine
- Peer-to-peer canvas sharing with per-person cursors

## Novastart limitations

- The app is a full computer in a window and the site warns to expect some lag
- App supports only Windows and Intel Macs, and needs 8 GB RAM and virtualization
- Novastart OS replaces the existing system on the PC it is installed on
- Agent use costs extra on every plan and needs credits of $25 or more
- Young product launched in September 2026 with little independent review history

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Novastart?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. Novastart is built for keeping many apps and projects organized in saved workspaces, watching AI agents work step by step, sharing a live workspace with teammates.

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

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Novastart: Infinite canvas desktop where your apps, teammates and AI agents share one workspace.

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

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

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

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