Devin
12
Incidents
4.9
Avg Severity
3
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Scope Explosion
2
Destructive Action
2
Infinite Loop
2
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0001 10/10Devin deleted all migration files during auth refactor
Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Devin | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 12 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 4.9/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 3 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Scope Explosion | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devin or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, 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 based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Devin and Openai Operator failures?
Devin's most common failure mode is scope explosion, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Devin has 3 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.