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Devin vs. Codex

See what each agent is suited for and jump to the details that matter for your task.

What matters for your task

Example task Develop software

  • Devin

    A good fit if you want to hand tasks from Slack, Teams, Linear or Jira to a cloud agent

  • Codex

    A good fit if you want to hand software tasks in repositories to an agent via app, CLI or editor

What to compare first

Environment, access and entry pricing

Devin

Cloud and local coding agent

Software agent for scoped development tasks that writes, runs, and tests code. Cloud sessions can be assigned through the web, integrations, or the local CLI.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
Cloud workspace with IDE, shell, and browser; local CLI and Devin Desktop
Selbstbetrieb
Not marked
Entry plan on pricing page
Free: USD 0 per month
Europe
Availability still unclear
Sources reviewed

Codex

Coding agent

OpenAI's agent for software work: understand, change, and test code. Available in the desktop app, terminal (CLI), editor, and cloud.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
App, CLI, editor, and cloud
Selbstbetrieb
Possible
Entry plan on pricing page
Free: USD 0
Europe
With requirements
Sources reviewed

Check before you decide

Devin

  • RequirementPrepare the repository and environmentDevin needs access to the repository and a working development environment with the required dependencies and access permissions.
  • RequirementCloud access from ProThe free plan includes limited agent usage; cloud Devin is included in Pro and higher plans.
  • LimitationDaily and weekly allowancesIncluded agent usage follows daily and weekly allowances. Model and task affect consumption; additional usage is billed at API rates.

Codex

  • RequirementAccess to files and the networkThe environment and permission profile determine which files Codex can read or change and which services it can access.
  • RequirementLocal schedules require the app to be runningFor scheduled work in a local project, the computer and desktop app must be running and the project available.
  • LimitationSchedules are managed in the app or on the webThe CLI and editor extension do not have their own Scheduled management. You can prepare tasks there; they are configured in the app or on the web.

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