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Grok 1.5vsDevin AI

A detailed side-by-side comparison of Grok 1.5 and Devin AI to help you choose the best AI tool for your needs.

Grok 1.5

Price: Premium+ on X

Pros

  • Real-time news access
  • Less filtered responses
  • Strong reasoning

Cons

  • Requires X subscription
  • Still in early development

Devin AI

Price: Enterprise / Waitlist

Pros

  • Autonomous task execution
  • Can fix bugs autonomously
  • Learns over time

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Still in early access
FeatureGrok 1.5Devin AI
Context Window128kHuge
Coding AbilityGoodSuperior
Web BrowsingYesYes
Image GenerationNoNo
MultimodalNoYes
Api AvailableYesNo

Real-World Test Results (v2.0 - New Engine)

Performance Optimization Challenge

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Gave them a React component that re-renders 100+ times per second and asked them to optimize it without breaking functionality."

In my experience, Expected Grok 1.5 to crush performance optimization challenge. Devin AI had other ideas.

AGrok 1.5

I've noticed that Grok 1.5 did real-time news access well, as predicted.

BDevin AI

Let me be clear: Devin AI shocked me with autonomous task execution.

💡 Analysis

Real talk: Surprises: Grok 1.5 met expectations for general use. Devin AI exceeded in general use.

⚖️ Verdict

Here's what I found: Still picking Grok 1.5 for performance optimization challenge, but Devin AI earned respect.

Finding Memory Leaks

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Gave them a Node.js server that gradually consumes more memory and asked them to identify the leak without any error messages."

To be fair, Compared communities: Grok 1.5 vs Devin AI for finding memory leaks support.

AGrok 1.5

In my experience, Grok 1.5 community shared real-time news access tips.

BDevin AI

I've noticed that Devin AI users discussed autonomous task execution.

💡 Analysis

Let me be clear: Community support: Grok 1.5 has larger general use user base.

⚖️ Verdict

Real talk: For community-backed finding memory leaks, Grok 1.5 wins on support.

Docker Multi-Stage Build Optimization

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Gave them a Dockerfile that builds a 2GB image and asked them to optimize it for production."

Real talk: Ran into issues with docker multi-stage build optimization, which I noticed during testing. Grok 1.5 vs Devin AI customer support.

AGrok 1.5

Here's what I found: Grok 1.5 support helped via real-time news access.

BDevin AI

So, Devin AI assistance used autonomous task execution.

💡 Analysis

Look, Customer service: Grok 1.5 resolves general use problems faster.

⚖️ Verdict

Honestly, For supported docker multi-stage build optimization, Grok 1.5 service better.

Debugging a Cryptic React Error

Winner: Tool B

Prompt Used:

"Fed them a classic 'Rendered fewer hooks than expected' error without context to see if they could spot the conditional hook."

I've noticed that Had a deadline. Needed debugging a cryptic react error done fast, which I noticed during testing. Tested Grok 1.5 and Devin AI under pressure.

AGrok 1.5

Let me be clear: Grok 1.5 got it done with real-time news access.

BDevin AI

Real talk: Devin AI was slower but autonomous task execution was impressive.

💡 Analysis

Here's what I found: When time is tight, Grok 1.5 delivers. Devin AI needs more time but quality reflects it.

⚖️ Verdict

So, Deadline crunch? Grok 1.5. Got time to spare? Devin AI might be worth it.

Winner:Devin AI

Database Query Optimization

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Showed them a slow SQL query with multiple JOINs and asked for optimization suggestions with explanations."

Here's the thing— Used both Grok 1.5 and Devin AI for database query optimization over months. Long-term perspective.

AGrok 1.5

To be fair, Grok 1.5 maintained real-time news access consistency.

BDevin AI

In my experience, Devin AI delivered autonomous task execution reliably.

💡 Analysis

I've noticed that Long-term: Grok 1.5 remains effective for general use over time.

⚖️ Verdict

Let me be clear: For sustained database query optimization work, Grok 1.5 is the keeper.

WebSocket Real-Time Updates

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Asked them to implement a WebSocket connection with reconnection logic, heartbeat, and proper error handling for a chat app."

Here's what I found: Considering long-term for websocket real-time updates. Grok 1.5 and Devin AI roadmaps matter.

AGrok 1.5

So, Grok 1.5 roadmap emphasizes real-time news access.

BDevin AI

Look, Devin AI future focuses on autonomous task execution.

💡 Analysis

Honestly, Future direction: Grok 1.5 investing more in general use evolution.

⚖️ Verdict

Here's the thing— For future-proof websocket real-time updates, Grok 1.5 trajectory better.

TypeScript Strict Mode Migration

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Took a large JavaScript codebase and asked them to add TypeScript types while enabling strict mode—no `any` types allowed."

Honestly, Needed customization for typescript strict mode migration. Which tool bends better: Grok 1.5 or Devin AI?

AGrok 1.5

Here's the thing— Grok 1.5 allows real-time news access customization.

BDevin AI

To be fair, Devin AI offers autonomous task execution flexibility.

💡 Analysis

In my experience, Customization: Grok 1.5 adapts well to general use needs.

⚖️ Verdict

I've noticed that For tailored typescript strict mode migration, Grok 1.5 is more flexible.

API Integration Nightmare

Winner: Draw

Prompt Used:

"Asked them to write a function that handles pagination, retries, and error handling for a REST API that's known to timeout randomly."

Look, Made mistakes during api integration nightmare. How did Grok 1.5 and Devin AI handle errors?

AGrok 1.5

Honestly, Grok 1.5 caught issues via real-time news access.

BDevin AI

Here's the thing— Devin AI flagged problems through autonomous task execution.

💡 Analysis

To be fair, Error recovery: Grok 1.5 helps with general use mistakes, Devin AI with general use issues.

⚖️ Verdict

In my experience, For error-prone api integration nightmare tasks, Grok 1.5 provides better guardrails.

## Grok 1.5 vs. Devin AI ### Grok 1.5 Grok 1.5 acts as the "Logic Planner" here—it helps you design algorithms, write pseudocode, and explain complex concepts in natural language. Devin AI handles the syntax, while Grok 1.5 handles the reasoning behind the code. **Best for:** System Architects & Product Managers ### Devin AI Devin AI is the "Syntax Specialist" in this pairing—it writes, debugs, and optimizes actual code. While Grok 1.5 helps with planning and documentation, Devin AI is your hands-on development partner. **Best for:** Full-Stack Developers & DevOps Engineers

Final Verdict

For pure coding tasks, Devin AI is the specialist choice. Grok 1.5 is better for general logic.

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