Devin vs Openai Operator

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

According to StupidLLM's incident database of 64 documented AI agent failures, Devin has 12 incidents (avg severity 4.9/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10).

Devin

12
Incidents
4.9
Avg Severity
3
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action2
Infinite Loop2
Scope Explosion2

Openai Operator

1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Logic Error1

Comparison Summary

MetricDevinOpenai Operator
Total Incidents121
Avg Severity4.9/104.4/10
Critical30
Verified121
Top Failure ModeDestructive ActionLogic Error

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Openai Operator more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM's incident database, Devin has 12 documented failures (avg severity 4.9/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability.

What are the main differences between Devin and Openai Operator failures?

Devin's most common failure mode is Destructive Action, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via Logic Error. Devin has 3 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.

Which has more critical-severity failures?

Devin has more critical failures (3 vs 0), indicating a higher likelihood of severe, production-impacting incidents.

Should I use Devin or Openai Operator for production code?

Openai Operator has a lower average failure severity (4.4/10 vs 4.9/10), 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?

Devin has 12 verified incidents out of 12 total, while Openai Operator has 1 verified out of 1. Verified incidents are confirmed against source evidence.