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).

Cline

1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Security Vulnerability1

Devin

12
Incidents
4.9
Avg Severity
3
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action2
Infinite Loop2
Scope Explosion2

Comparison Summary

MetricClineDevin
Total Incidents112
Avg Severity10.0/104.9/10
Critical13
Verified112
Top Failure ModeSecurity VulnerabilityDestructive 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.