Claude Code vs Devin

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

According to StupidLLM's incident database of 64 documented AI agent failures, Claude Code has 8 incidents (avg severity 6.4/10) while Devin has 12 (avg severity 4.9/10).

Claude Code

8
Incidents
6.4
Avg Severity
3
Critical
2
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action3
Security Vulnerability2
Other2

Devin

12
Incidents
4.9
Avg Severity
3
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action2
Infinite Loop2
Scope Explosion2

Comparison Summary

MetricClaude CodeDevin
Total Incidents812
Avg Severity6.4/104.9/10
Critical33
Verified812
Top Failure ModeDestructive ActionDestructive Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude Code or Devin more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM's incident database, Claude Code has 8 documented failures (avg severity 6.4/10) while Devin has 12 (avg severity 4.9/10). Devin shows better reliability.

What are the main differences between Claude Code and Devin failures?

Claude Code's most common failure mode is Destructive Action, while Devin most commonly fails via Destructive Action. Claude Code has 3 critical incidents vs Devin's 3.

Which has more critical-severity failures?

Both Claude Code and Devin have 3 critical-severity incidents.

Should I use Claude Code or Devin for production code?

Devin has a lower average failure severity (4.9/10 vs 6.4/10), making it the statistically safer choice for production environments. However, both agents have documented critical incidents — no AI coding agent is risk-free.

How many verified incidents does each agent have?

Claude Code has 8 verified incidents out of 8 total, while Devin has 12 verified out of 12. Verified incidents are confirmed against source evidence.