# Devin vs OpenAI Codex

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> OpenAI Codex: OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud

- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- OpenAI Codex profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/openai-codex
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/devin-vs-openai-codex
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Devin and OpenAI Codex are both Coding AI tools. OpenAI Codex scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 8.2 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on Slack App. Only OpenAI Codex 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 OpenAI Codex if

- You want a tool built for delegating coding tasks to an agent.
- Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier.
- Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin | OpenAI Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Codex CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| IDE extension | Not listed | Yes |
| Desktop app | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Code review | Not listed | Yes |
| Non-interactive mode | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP, skills and plugins | Not listed | Yes |
| Subagents and web search | Not listed | Yes |
| Session resume and images | Not listed | Yes |
| Mobile remote control | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Devin | OpenAI Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| VS Code Extension | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | 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

## OpenAI Codex strengths

- Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier
- Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license
- Available in the terminal, VS Code-based editors, the ChatGPT desktop app and the cloud
- Supports MCP, skills, plugins and subagents
- API-key option lets teams pay at API rates instead of a subscription

## OpenAI Codex limitations

- Plus has message limits per five hours that vary widely by model
- Cloud features are not available on the API Key plan
- Higher usage needs Pro, which starts at $100 per month
- Free and Go plans offer only GPT-6 Luna in the desktop app

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than OpenAI Codex?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. OpenAI Codex is built for delegating coding tasks to an agent.

**What are the key feature differences between Devin and OpenAI Codex?**

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. OpenAI Codex: OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud.

**Does Devin or OpenAI Codex have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Devin or OpenAI Codex?**

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