Full-Stack Builder

GPT Engineer

Intermediate
GPT EngineerFounded 2023

Specify what you want to build, and GPT Engineer generates the entire codebase. Perfect for bootstrapping projects and exploring ideas quickly.

Key Features

Full project generation
Specification-driven
Iterative refinement
Multiple frameworks
GitHub integration

Best For

GPT Engineer is particularly well-suited for the following use cases and audiences:

Project bootstrapping
Idea exploration
Learning
MVPs

Getting Started

Some familiarity with development concepts recommended. Here is how to begin your journey with GPT Engineer:

1

Set Up Your Environment

Download and configure the tool according to your development setup and preferences.

2

Connect Your Codebase

Link the tool to your existing projects to leverage its full capabilities.

3

Explore Advanced Features

Dive into the documentation to discover powerful features that boost productivity.

4

Integrate With Your Workflow

Connect with your existing tools and establish efficient development patterns.

Skill Level Requirements

Intermediate

Some familiarity with development concepts recommended. GPT Engineer provides excellent documentation and community support to help users at the intermediate level succeed with the platform.

96%

price reduction when Devin 2.0 launched - from $500/month to $20/month entry price

Cognition, March 2025

83%

more junior-level dev tasks completed per ACU in Devin 2.0 versus Devin 1.0

Cognition internal benchmarks, 2025

$82M ARR

Windsurf annual recurring revenue at time of $250M acquisition by Cognition in July 2025

TechCrunch, July 2025

Devin and Windsurf solve completely different problems. Windsurf is where you build - it keeps you in flow. Devin is where you delegate - you write the brief, it does the work. Most teams need both, but you should master one before adding the other.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Pricing

Free Tier$0

Open source CLI version

Paid Plan$19/month

Web app, unlimited projects, collaboration

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