Cline vs Devin
AI Agent Reliability Comparison
According to StupidLLM's incident database of 64 documented AI agent failures, Cline has 1 incidents (avg severity 10.0/10) while Devin has 12 (avg severity 4.9/10).
Devin
Top Failure Modes
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Cline | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 12 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Critical | 1 | 3 |
| Verified | 1 | 12 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Destructive Action |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cline or Devin more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM's incident database, Cline has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Devin has 12 (avg severity 4.9/10). Devin shows better reliability.
What are the main differences between Cline and Devin failures?
Cline's most common failure mode is Security Vulnerability, while Devin most commonly fails via Destructive Action. Cline has 1 critical incidents vs Devin's 3.
Which has more critical-severity failures?
Devin has more critical failures (3 vs 1), indicating a higher likelihood of severe, production-impacting incidents.
Should I use Cline or Devin for production code?
Devin has a lower average failure severity (4.9/10 vs 10.0/10), 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?
Cline has 1 verified incidents out of 1 total, while Devin has 12 verified out of 12. Verified incidents are confirmed against source evidence.