Agen
Unlimited parallel agents
Multi-repo sessions (one task across multiple repos)
Cross-Repository Live Previews
Scheduled agents with budget limits
Alerts (agent → human notifications)
Flat pricing from $59/mo
GitHub & GitLab
HONEST COMPARISON
Agen vs Devin: Which Autonomous Coding Agent Is Right for You?
Both are fully autonomous AI agents that work in the cloud. Both write code, fix pipelines, and open PRs. The differences are in how they handle multi-repo work, previews, pricing, and scale.
Quick Summary
Devin
Up to 10 parallel agents (Managed Devins)
Single repo per session
Live preview via Computer Use (desktop control)
Scheduled Devins (recently launched, no budget limits)
No alert system
$20/mo base + per-ACU metered usage
GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Jira integrations
Feature comparison
Agen and Devin Side by Side
| Feature | Agen | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Fully autonomous — assign a task, get a PR | Fully autonomous — same approach |
| Multi-Repo Sessions | ✓ — One task across frontend, backend, infra. Linked PRs per repo. | ✗ — Single repo per session. Coordinate manually across sessions. |
| Live Previews | ✓ — Cross-Repository Live Previews. See all services running together. | ✓ — Computer Use. Agent controls a VM desktop, launches apps, clicks through UI. |
| Self-Fixing Pipelines | ✓ — Reads logs, fixes, re-runs until green. Works across repos. | ✓ — Self-healing code. Iterates on failures in sandbox. |
| Scheduled Agents | ✓ — Recurring schedules with budget limits per run | ✓ — Scheduled Devins (recently launched). No budget limits. |
| Alerts | ✓ — Agents monitor and notify you when something matters | ✗ — No alert system |
| Parallel Agents | Unlimited | Up to 10 (Managed Devins) |
| Non-Technical Access | ✓ — Anyone can assign tasks in plain English | ✓ — Same |
| Integrations | GitHub, GitLab. Slack & Linear coming soon. | GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Jira |
| Pricing | $59/mo flat (Starter). $119/mo Pro. $199/mo Scale. | $20/mo base + $2.25/ACU (Core). $500/mo + $2.00/ACU (Teams). |
| Free Trial | $20 free credits, no credit card | Pay-as-you-go from $20 minimum |
Where Agen wins
Multi-Repo Sessions
This is the clearest differentiator. Real features span multiple repos. Agen handles frontend, backend, and infra changes in a single session with linked PRs and a cross-repository live preview. With Devin, you run separate sessions for each repo and coordinate the changes yourself. For teams with microservices or monorepo-adjacent architectures, this is a fundamental workflow difference.
Unlimited Parallel Agents
Agen has no cap on concurrent agents. Devin's Managed Devins support up to 10 parallel sessions. For teams that want to assign 20, 30, or 50 tasks at once, Agen scales without limits.
Scheduled Agents with Budget Controls
Both tools now offer scheduling. Agen lets you set a maximum spend per scheduled run — the agent stops when it hits the budget limit. Devin's scheduling doesn't have this control, which means runaway costs are possible on expensive recurring tasks.
Alerts
Agen agents can monitor your codebase and notify you when something needs attention — broken builds, security issues, performance regressions. Devin doesn't have an alert or monitoring system.
Flat, Predictable Pricing
Agen charges a flat monthly fee with included usage credits. You know exactly what you'll pay. Devin's per-ACU billing means costs scale with usage in ways that are hard to predict — a complex task that takes longer burns more ACUs, and you won't know the cost until it's done.
Where Devin wins
More Integrations
Devin already has Slack, Linear, and Jira integrations live. Agen currently supports GitHub and GitLab, with Slack and Linear coming soon. If your workflow depends on triggering agents from Slack or Linear today, Devin is ahead here.
Computer Use
Devin's Computer Use lets the agent control a full desktop environment — mouse, keyboard, browser. It can interact with any application, not just code. This is broader than Agen's preview system, which is focused specifically on previewing the running application.
Lower Entry Price
Devin's Core plan starts at $20/mo with pay-as-you-go pricing. Agen starts at $59/mo. For a single developer running occasional tasks, Devin's entry cost is lower — though per-ACU costs can add up quickly on heavier usage.
Mature Product
Devin has been in market longer and has more enterprise customers. For teams that need proven scale and established support, Devin's track record is longer.
Pricing comparison
Flat Pricing vs Metered Usage
| Agen Starter | Agen Pro | Agen Scale | Devin Core | Devin Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $59 | $119 | $199 | $20 base | $500 base |
| Usage included | $20 credits | $40 credits | $80 credits | Pay-as-you-go | 250 ACUs |
| Overage cost | Standard rates | Standard rates | Standard rates | $2.25/ACU | $2.00/ACU |
| Parallel agents | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Scheduled agents | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Budget limits | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
The math: Agen's $59/mo flat rate includes $20 in credits. If you're running 5-10 agent sessions per week, Agen is predictably cheaper. Devin's $20 entry is cheaper for light usage, but a single complex task can burn 10+ ACUs ($22.50), making one task cost more than a third of Agen's monthly fee.
Choose Agen if
You work across multiple repos and want coordinated changes in one session
You need unlimited parallel agents
You want flat, predictable pricing
You want scheduled agents with budget controls
You want agent-to-human alerts for monitoring
Your team includes non-technical members who assign tasks
Choose Devin if
You need Slack, Linear, or Jira integration today
You want Computer Use (full desktop control beyond code preview)
You're a single developer with occasional, light usage
You need enterprise-scale support and a longer track record
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