Devin vs Retool AI — Head-to-Head Comparison
Quick verdict: Retool AI edges ahead
with a 4.4/5 rating vs 4.1/5.
See the full breakdown below.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Devin | Retool AI |
|---|---|---|
| Fully autonomous task execution from issue description to pull request | ✓ | — |
| Sandboxed environment with shell, browser, and code editor access | ✓ | — |
| Web search and documentation reading during task execution | ✓ | — |
| Structured session timeline for reviewing agent decisions | ✓ | — |
| GitHub integration for PR creation and issue-to-code workflow | ✓ | — |
| Ability to install dependencies and run test suites | ✓ | — |
| Slack integration for asynchronous task assignment | ✓ | — |
| Support for debugging and iterative problem solving | ✓ | — |
| Machine learning for improving performance on team-specific codebases | ✓ | — |
| API access for programmatic task assignment in CI/CD workflows | ✓ | — |
| AI App Builder from natural language descriptions | — | ✓ |
| AI SQL Query Generator from schema and natural language | — | ✓ |
| Retool Vectors for RAG application development | — | ✓ |
| Drag-and-drop visual builder for dashboards and tools | — | ✓ |
| Direct database connections (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more) | — | ✓ |
| REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API integration | — | ✓ |
| JavaScript editor for custom logic and transformations | — | ✓ |
| Role-based access control and audit logging | — | ✓ |
| Mobile app support with responsive layouts | — | ✓ |
| Version control and deployment environments | — | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Devin | Retool AI |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/mo | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Freemium |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Devin if...
The first fully autonomous AI software engineer that can complete entire tasks end-to-end
Visit DevinChoose Retool AI if...
Build internal tools and AI-powered apps faster with Retool's visual platform
Visit Retool AI