# Alternatives to Devin Canonical: https://theagenticweekly.com/alternatives/devin · Last updated: 2026-10-25 · Author: Agentic Weekly (operated independently from Texas, US) · Devin evidence: Reported (not run by us) > 12 alternatives to Devin that we cover: Claude Code, OpenHands, Codex CLI, Windsurf (now Devin Desktop), Amazon Q Developer, Augment Code, Kiro, Qodo, Warp, Zed, goose, Kilo Code. Skip Devin if: You want a low-cost, bring-your-own-model workflow (Aider and OpenHands are open source); You need a tool whose results you can verify yourself before paying: we have not run it. ## At a glance | Tool | Evidence | Pricing | Latest version we cover | Last verified | |---|---|---|---|---| | Devin | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Claude Code | Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models) | Not verified | v2.1.310 | 2026-10-25 | | OpenHands | Reported (not run by us) | Partly verified | v1.33.0 | 2026-10-25 | | Codex CLI | Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models) | Not verified | 0.164.0 | 2026-10-25 | | Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Amazon Q Developer | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Augment Code | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Kiro | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Qodo | Reported (not run by us) | Partly verified | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Warp | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | Zed | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | n/a | 2026-10-25 | | goose | Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models) | Not verified | v1.56.0 | 2026-10-25 | | Kilo Code | Reported (not run by us) | Official page, dated | v7.8.17 | 2026-10-25 | ## Claude Code Evidence: Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models). Update now if you use the sandbox or run Claude Code on a cloud provider; skip if you wanted flashy new features, this is a hardening release. Pick Claude Code if: Anyone relying on the Bash sandbox or permission rules (the 2.1.309 fixes close real gaps); Teams running Claude Code through Bedrock, Vertex or Foundry. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/claude-code - For AI coding agents: Claude Code is #1, Devin is not ranked. (editorial ranks) ## OpenHands Evidence: Reported (not run by us). Open-source AI coding agent platform you can start locally, automate with workflows and run with any model. Pick OpenHands if: Teams that want an open-source alternative to cloud coding agents; Developers who want to bring their own model. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/openhands - Comparison: https://theagenticweekly.com/compare/openhands-vs-devin - For AI coding agents: neither OpenHands nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Codex CLI Evidence: Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models). A quality-of-life release: worth updating if you re-type the same prompts or switch models a lot, not a reason to switch tools. Pick Codex CLI if: People who already use Codex and repeat the same setup prompts (presets save the typing); Teams that connect Codex to enterprise MCP servers and want fewer sign-in hurdles. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/codex-cli - For AI coding agents: Codex CLI is #2, Devin is not ranked. (editorial ranks) ## Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) Evidence: Reported (not run by us). Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026: a full IDE with an Agent Command Center for managing local and cloud coding agents. Pick Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) if: Developers already using Windsurf who want the same editor under the Devin brand; People who want one place to manage local and cloud coding agents. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/windsurf - For AI coding agents: neither Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Amazon Q Developer Evidence: Reported (not run by us). AWS's AI coding assistant for IDEs and the CLI, with a free tier and a $19 Pro tier; IDE plugin support ends April 30, 2027. Pick Amazon Q Developer if: AWS-centric teams already using Q Developer; Teams that need IP indemnity (Pro). - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/amazon-q-developer - For AI coding agents: neither Amazon Q Developer nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Augment Code Evidence: Reported (not run by us). Coding agent and 'Cosmos' platform with a Context Engine, CLI and cloud agents; plans are flat team prices with usage included. Pick Augment Code if: Small teams that want flat pricing across seats; Teams working on large codebases (Context Engine focus). - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/augment-code - Comparison: https://theagenticweekly.com/compare/augment-code-vs-devin - For AI coding agents: neither Augment Code nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Kiro Evidence: Reported (not run by us). AWS's agentic coding tool that turns prompts into requirements, designs and tasks (spec mode), with an IDE and a CLI. Pick Kiro if: Developers who want structured specs before code is written; AWS users moving off Amazon Q Developer IDE plugins. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/kiro - For AI coding agents: neither Kiro nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Qodo Evidence: Reported (not run by us). AI code review platform with 15+ agentic workflows for IDEs, pull requests and security, priced by team credits. Pick Qodo if: Teams that want review automation on every pull request. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/qodo - For AI coding agents: neither Qodo nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Warp Evidence: Reported (not run by us). Warp's terminal and agent platform; it now pitches 'open infrastructure for cloud software factories' defined as code, with any model. Pick Warp if: Developers who want an agent-aware terminal; Teams that want to define agent workflows as code. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/warp - For AI coding agents: neither Warp nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## Zed Evidence: Reported (not run by us). High-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, open source with AI optional. Pick Zed if: Developers who want a fast editor and optional AI; Teams that want org-wide AI controls (Business). - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/zed - For AI coding agents: neither Zed nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## goose Evidence: Tested (smoke test, 2026-10-25, local Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct, not vendor models). Pick goose if you want an open-source agent with real subagent controls; v1.56.0 is a solid, subagent-heavy update. Pick goose if: People who want an Apache-2.0 agent with a desktop app and CLI; Users who delegate work to subagents and need resume and limits. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/goose - For AI coding agents: goose is #8, Devin is not ranked. (editorial ranks) ## Kilo Code Evidence: Reported (not run by us). Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and Cloud, with 500+ models at zero markup or your own keys. Pick Kilo Code if: Developers who want an open-source agent with many models; Teams that want shared agents and centralized billing. - Write-up: https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/kilo-code - For AI coding agents: neither Kilo Code nor Devin has an editorial rank in this category. (editorial ranks) ## How to cite Agentic Weekly, "Alternatives to Devin", last updated 2026-10-25, https://theagenticweekly.com/alternatives/devin