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Updated Oct 15, 2026

Teams want Anthropic's terminal agent for long-running tasks while keeping whichever editor they already use. This guide maps your config files, walks a 4-step migration checklist and prices the seat delta for a 10-dev team.

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Devin from $20/mo
Claude Code from $20/mo
Per seat delta Same price
Updated Oct 15, 2026

01Migration brief

Teams want Anthropic's terminal agent for long-running tasks while keeping whichever editor they already use. Same entry price ($20/mo per seat).

Devin

Cognition $20 per month · Freemium

Devin is an autonomous AI software engineer designed to assist with engineering backlogs by writing, running, and testing code. It operates across cloud environments, desktop applications, and command-line interfaces to handle tasks like feature implementation, bug fixes, and code migrations.

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Claude Code

Anthropic $20 per month · Freemium

Claude Code is a terminal-native agentic coding tool that integrates directly into your development environment to plan, edit, and test code across entire repositories. It operates as an autonomous agent that can handle multi-file refactors, bug fixes, and feature implementations by reading your codebase and executing shell commands with your approval.

Full review

02Rules & cost

.windsurfrules → CLAUDE.md

Convert Devin rules to the Claude Code format, then review the output before committing.

Same price

Same entry price ($20/mo per seat).

034-step checklist

  1. 01

    Audit & export your Devin rulesDevin reads repo-level rules from .windsurfrules. Convert them to CLAUDE.md with the Rules Converter, then review the output before committing. Open →

  2. 02

    Install & configure Claude CodeInstall Claude Code with `npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code`. Pricing: Freemium — entry plan Claude Pro at $20/mo. Open ↗

  3. 03

    Adapt your daily workflow (AI IDEs → CLI Agents)You'll drive edits from the terminal instead of an editor panel; keep your editor for review and let the agent own multi-file changes. Claude Code is best for solo founders, indie hackers, and developers working in real-world codebases who need help with complex, multi-file engineering tasks like refactoring and bug fixing.

  4. 04

    Run a one-week parallel pilot, then reallocate seatsSame entry price ($20/mo per seat). Keep Devin active for one sprint while Claude Code handles new tasks; cancel seats only after velocity holds. Open →

04Trade-offs

What you gain

  • Claude Code is best for solo founders, indie hackers, and developers working in real-world codebases who need help with complex, multi-file engineering tasks like refactoring and bug fixing.
  • Agentic codebase search and navigation without manual context selection.
  • Autonomous multi-file editing and test-fix loops.
  • Persistent project context via CLAUDE.md configuration files.

What you give up

  • Devin is positioned for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features. — confirm Claude Code covers that before cancelling seats.
  • Claude Code is not ideal for developers seeking inline autocomplete or editor-embedded chat, those who avoid terminal-based workflows, or users looking for a free tool for casual experimentation.

Running both together: Many teams run both: keep Devin for ai ides work and use Claude Code for cli agents tasks during the transition.

05Spec sheet

Devin vs Claude Code: the migration spec sheet
Devin Claude Code
Company Cognition Anthropic
Category AI-Native IDEs & Editors Terminal & CLI Agents
Pricing Freemium Free plan with limited usage, Pro plan at $20/month, Max plan at $200/month, and Teams plan starting at $80/month minimum. Freemium Included in Claude Pro ($20/mo), Max 5x ($100/mo), and Max 20x ($200/mo) subscription plans. API users are billed based on standard token consumption.
Entry paid plan Pro ($20/mo) Claude Pro ($20/mo)
Rules file .windsurfrules CLAUDE.md
Key features
  • Autonomous agentic workflows for coding, testing, and debugging
  • Multi-model support including frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and in-house SWE models
  • Devin Fusion multi-model harness for cost-efficient performance
  • Cross-platform support via Web, Desktop, and CLI with session hand-offs
  • Automations for CI/CD, bug triage, and proactive issue resolution
  • Agentic codebase search and navigation without manual context selection
  • Autonomous multi-file editing and test-fix loops
  • Persistent project context via CLAUDE.md configuration files
  • Integration with GitHub, GitLab, and command-line tools
  • Support for cloud-based sessions that persist after disconnecting

06FAQ

How do I convert my Devin rules to Claude Code?

Devin reads .windsurfrules and Claude Code reads CLAUDE.md. Run them through the Rules Converter (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=windsurfrules&to=claude-md) and review the output before committing.

Is Claude Code cheaper than Devin?

Devin starts at Pro ($20/mo); Claude Code starts at Claude Pro ($20/mo). Same entry price ($20/mo per seat).

What do I lose when switching from Devin to Claude Code?

Devin is positioned for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features. — confirm Claude Code covers that before cancelling seats. Claude Code is not ideal for developers seeking inline autocomplete or editor-embedded chat, those who avoid terminal-based workflows, or users looking for a free tool for casual experimentation.

Can I use Devin and Claude Code together?

Many teams run both: keep Devin for ai ides work and use Claude Code for cli agents tasks during the transition.

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