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Devin alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Devin: works best on clearly scoped tasks, and team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Devin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub Copilot currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GitHub Copilot logoGitHub CopilotFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 472.2
2OpenHands logoOpenHandsOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 462.6
3Windsurf logoWindsurfFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux2 of 360.5
4Amp logoAmpFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 455.3
  1. GitHub Copilot logo

    1. GitHub CopilotTop pick

    Best for: Developers and companies already on GitHub who want one assistant across IDE, terminal and pull requests

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    72.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Devin

    Assign issues to Copilot's cloud agent if your team is already on GitHub.

    Pros

    • Works in almost every major IDE plus a CLI and desktop app
    • Assign issues to a cloud agent that opens pull requests
    • Choice of models from several AI labs
    • Enterprise policy, audit and indemnity controls

    Cons

    • Usage-based AI credits make heavy agent use hard to predict
    • Best features assume your code is hosted on GitHub
    • Free plan limits run out quickly with agent mode
    Visit GitHub Copilot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GitHub Copilot a good Devin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited chat and agent usage
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro+ plan
    $39 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud agent
    Assign issues from GitHub, Jira or Linear
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OpenHands logo

    2. OpenHands

    Best for: Teams that want self-hostable autonomous agents and the freedom to use any model

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Devin

    Open-source and self-hostable if you want to own the agent platform.

    Pros

    • MIT-licensed and free to self-host
    • Can orchestrate other agents, not just its own
    • Works with open-weight and local models

    Cons

    • More setup than a hosted agent
    • Multi-user features need the paid Teams tier
    • Results depend heavily on the model you connect
    Visit OpenHands Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenHands a good Devin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $499/month for up to 10 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Other agents
    Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Windsurf logo

    3. WindsurfAcquired

    Best for: Developers who want an agent-centric AI editor

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    60.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Devin

    The AI editor Cognition acquired, if you want an editor-first experience.

    Pros

    • Capable Cascade agent
    • Familiar VS Code-style interface
    • Free plan available

    Cons

    • Product direction changing after acquisition
    • Credit-based limits
    Visit Windsurf Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Windsurf a good Devin alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026windsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current name
    Devin Desktop
    Checked Oct 24, 2026windsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Not checked yetwindsurf.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Amp logo

    4. Amp

    Best for: Developers who want long-running agents in cloud workspaces they can check from anywhere

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Devin

    Cloud workspaces that keep agents running, with a free bring-your-own-key tier.

    Pros

    • Agents keep working in cloud workspaces after you disconnect
    • Use your own keys or existing ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions
    • Self-hosted runners are free

    Cons

    • Changes quickly and deliberately avoids stability promises
    • Hosted orb time costs extra beyond plan allowances
    • Less suited to quick inline completions
    Visit Amp Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amp a good Devin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Hobby tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted orbs
    Unlimited and free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Existing subscriptions
    ChatGPT, Claude and others
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ampcode.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Devin alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GitHub Copilot logo

Best Devin alternative for most people

GitHub Copilot

Assign issues to Copilot's cloud agent if your team is already on GitHub.

OpenHands logo

Best Devin alternative for a free option

OpenHands

Open-source and self-hostable if you want to own the agent platform.

Windsurf logo

Best Devin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Windsurf

The AI editor Cognition acquired, if you want an editor-first experience.

OpenHands logo

Best Devin alternative for open source

OpenHands

Open-source and self-hostable if you want to own the agent platform.

OpenHands logo

Best Devin alternative for self-hosting

OpenHands

Open-source and self-hostable if you want to own the agent platform.

Factory logo

Best Devin alternative for Mac

Factory

Similar delegated agents with model choice and flat individual tiers.

Amp logo

Best Devin alternative for Windows

Amp

Cloud workspaces that keep agents running, with a free bring-your-own-key tier.

GitHub Copilot logo

Best Devin alternative for Linux

GitHub Copilot

Assign issues to Copilot's cloud agent if your team is already on GitHub.

Amp logo

Best Devin alternative for iPhone and Android

Amp

Cloud workspaces that keep agents running, with a free bring-your-own-key tier.

Jules logo

Best Devin alternative for working in the browser

Jules

Google's asynchronous agent, with a free tier, for GitHub repositories.

Devin alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Devin?

GitHub Copilot ranks first right now. Assign issues to Copilot's cloud agent if your team is already on GitHub. Factory and OpenHands follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Devin?

Yes. GitHub Copilot (free plan + paid), OpenHands (open source), Windsurf (free plan + paid) and Jules (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Devin?

Yes: OpenHands. OpenHands can also be self-hosted.

Which Devin alternatives work on Linux?

GitHub Copilot, Factory, OpenHands, Windsurf and Amp run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Devin?

The complaints we hear most: works best on clearly scoped tasks; team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats; usage beyond quotas is billed at API rates.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Devin, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.