# Devin vs Riff

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device

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

## Verdict

Devin is listed under Coding AI and Riff under Productivity. Devin scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by ease of use. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on Web, CLI and Slack App and offers an API. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension.

### 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 Riff if

- You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| On-device AI | Not listed | Yes |
| Replies and comments | Not listed | Yes |
| DM replies and first messages | Not listed | Yes |
| Riff a post | Not listed | Yes |
| Dials | Not listed | Yes |
| Repurposing | Not listed | Yes |
| Voices and presets | Not listed | Yes |
| Never sends for you | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## Riff strengths

- Free, with no account, subscription or API key
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
- Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
- Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
- Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

## Riff limitations

- Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
- Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
- Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
- Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Riff?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.

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

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.

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

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

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

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