Devin vs Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
Devin
The most autonomous AI coding agent -- Devin 2.2 (Feb 24 2026) adds desktop/GUI testing (Figma, browser automation), Devin Review (pull-request analysis catching ~30% more issues), and ~3x faster startup (~15s vs ~45s). Now embedded in Windsurf 2.0
Powered by Cognition proprietary orchestration over Claude / GPT / Gemini + Devin's own tuned components
Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0
Microsoft's MIT-licensed open-source agent orchestration framework -- GA on 2026-04-03. Merges Semantic Kernel and AutoGen into a single SDK. Python and .NET. Native MCP and A2A protocol support. Connectors for Foundry, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Claude, Bedrock, Gemini, Ollama
| Category | Devin | Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Output Quality | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Features | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Overall | 7.4 | 8.4 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | Devin | Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Starting Price | $20 | $0 |
Which Should You Pick?
Pick Devin if...
Development teams that want to offload well-scoped tasks like bug fixes, test writing, and boilerplate code to an autonomous agent. Best when the task description is detailed and specific.
Visit DevinPick Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 if...
- ✓Better value for money (10/10)
- ✓More features (9 vs 8)
- ✓Has a free tier
Enterprise developers on .NET or mixed Python + .NET stacks who want an MIT-licensed agent orchestration framework with real enterprise credibility. Also good for Azure Foundry customers who want first-class native integration. Teams migrating from Semantic Kernel or AutoGen should plan the move to Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 now rather than later.
Visit Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0Our Verdict
Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 is the clear winner here with 8.4/10 vs 7.4/10. Devin isn't bad, but Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 outperforms it across the board. Pick Devin only if development teams that want to offload well-scoped tasks like bug fixes, test writing, and boilerplate code to an autonomous agent.