OpenAI Operator vs Devin
An honest, side-by-side comparison from the ToolHund editors — plus what the community actually votes for.
OpenAI Operator
OpenAI's browser-using agent research preview
Operator is OpenAI's browser agent for performing web tasks by clicking, typing, and scrolling through sites. Availability may be limited to research previews.
Visit OpenAI OperatorDevin
Autonomous AI software engineer from Cognition
Devin plans, writes, tests, and ships code inside a team's existing development workflow — Cognition's autonomous engineering agent.
Visit DevinDevin takes the ToolHund Score (63/100 vs 61/100) — but the right pick depends on your workflow.
Pick OpenAI Operator if you need: understanding browser-agent workflows and openai's agent direction. · Pick Devin if you need: engineering teams that want to delegate larger coding tasks, bug fixes, and implementation work.
Which one should you pick?
- You need understanding browser-agent workflows and openai's agent direction.
- Your team fits: great for small teams (2–20) and serious solo pros
- Learning curve OK: gentle — productive within 10 minutes
- Pricing works: Legacy · Research preview
- You need engineering teams that want to delegate larger coding tasks, bug fixes, and implementation work.
- Your team fits: great for small teams (2–20) and serious solo pros
- Learning curve OK: steep — expect a few hours to feel productive
- Pricing works: Paid · From $500/mo
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | OpenAI Operator | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Agents | Agents |
| Pricing | Legacy · Research preview | Paid · From $500/mo |
| Best for | Understanding browser-agent workflows and OpenAI's agent direction. | Engineering teams that want to delegate larger coding tasks, bug fixes, and implementation work. |
| Active users | Research | Enterprise |
| Editor rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
- Clicks & types
- Web automation
- Sandboxed browser
- Research preview
- Autonomous PRs
- Long-running tasks
- Team workflow
- Sandboxed execution
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Common questions
Is OpenAI Operator better than Devin?+
Devin scores 63/100 on the ToolHund rubric vs OpenAI Operator at 61/100 — but "better" depends on your workflow. Devin wins if you need engineering teams that want to delegate larger coding tasks, bug fixes, and implementation work.
What is the pricing difference between OpenAI Operator and Devin?+
OpenAI Operator: Legacy · Research preview. Devin: Paid · From $500/mo.
Can I use both OpenAI Operator and Devin together?+
Yes — many teams pair them. Use OpenAI Operator for understanding browser-agent workflows and openai's agent direction. and switch to Devin when you need engineering teams that want to delegate larger coding tasks, bug fixes, and implementation work.
Who should avoid OpenAI Operator?+
Casual or one-off users — the monthly fee won't pay back
Who should avoid Devin?+
Casual or one-off users — the monthly fee won't pay back
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