agent tools positioned as replacements for Devin. Open a matrix to compare side by side.
Visit DevinGeneral-purpose autonomous AI agent that browses the web, writes and runs code, manages files, and completes multi-step research and automation tasks; runs as an orchestration layer on top of foundation models like Claude and Qwen.
AI-native code editor from the former Codeium team, built around the agentic 'Cascade' that understands whole-project context, edits across files, and runs terminal commands.
In-browser AI full-stack development agent that generates frontend, backend, database, and APIs from natural-language prompts, running and deploying apps directly in the browser via StackBlitz WebContainers.
An AI pair programming tool that runs in the terminal, allowing developers to edit code in local git repositories using LLMs.
AFIT verdict
An excellent terminal-based AI pair programming tool suitable for developers who prefer command-line workflows and close git integration. It automatically maps the codebase and commits changes. The catch is that it requires LLM API keys (Cloud or local) to function, and effectiveness depends heavily on the chosen LLM model.
An IDE and command center designed to run, manage, and coordinate local and cloud-based coding agents.
AFIT verdict
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is a professional command center and IDE for executing and monitoring coding agents with features like local/cloud agent execution, shared workspace context, and Agent Client Protocol (ACP) support. Developers seeking a multi-agent orchestration workspace with built-in IDE features should try it. The catch is that advanced tiers (Pro, Max, Teams) require paid subscriptions starting at $20/month.
AI-native vibe-coding platform that turns natural-language prompts into full-stack web apps (React frontend, Supabase backend, auth, payments).
Replit's AI app-building agent that turns natural language into web and mobile apps, dashboards, and workflows, with built-in database, auth, and 100+ integrations, deploying end-to-end in the cloud.
ChatOSS is a native desktop workspace designed for agentic coding using local Ollama or cloud-based AI models. It integrates AI agents directly into repositories and features an integrated Kanban board for task tracking, pre-built apps like a PR reviewer, and support for creating custom AI-powered tools.
AFIT verdict
ChatOSS is suitable for developers seeking a local, privacy-respecting alternative to Codex or Copilot that integrates with Ollama and combines agentic coding with project management via a Kanban board. The primary catch is the dependency on Ollama for local execution and the requirement of paid cloud models for scaling up performance.