# Devin vs Perplexity

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources

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

## Verdict

Devin is listed under Coding AI and Perplexity under AI Assistants. Perplexity scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.2 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on CLI and Slack App. Only Perplexity 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 Perplexity if

- You want a tool built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.
- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check.
- Free plan includes search with citations.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Cited answers | Not listed | Yes |
| Pro Search | Not listed | Yes |
| Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Model selection | Not listed | Yes |
| File uploads | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity Computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Comet browser | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Devin | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## Perplexity strengths

- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check
- Free plan includes search with citations
- Paid plans offer a choice of advanced models from several providers
- Available on web, iOS, Android and through a developer API
- Separate Comet browser integrates the assistant into browsing

## Perplexity limitations

- Free plan is limited to 3 Pro Searches per day and 1 Research query per month
- Pro and Max limits are described as weekly or monthly allowances rather than fixed numbers
- Max costs $200 per month, and Enterprise Max costs $325
- Answers can still contain errors, so the cited sources need checking

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Perplexity?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. Perplexity is built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.

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

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources.

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

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

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

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