DevDen vs Turing
Turing offers a large pool of remote developers, but DevDen focuses on quality over quantity. Our hand-picked, AI-native engineers are matched in 24 hours.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | DevDen | Turing |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Hire | 24 hours | 3-5 days |
| Cost Savings | Up to 60% cheaper | Moderate savings |
| Free Trial | 20 hours free trial | No free trial |
| AI-Enabled Developers | All developers are AI-native | AI matching, not AI-native devs |
| Vetting Process | Top 1% — manual 4-stage vetting | AI-driven automated testing |
| Developer Pool | Curated elite pool | Large but variable quality |
| Startup Focus | Built for startups | Enterprise-focused |
| Paperwork & Compliance | Handled for you | Handled for you |
Time to Hire
24 hours
3-5 days
Cost Savings
Up to 60% cheaper
Moderate savings
Free Trial
20 hours free trial
No free trial
AI-Enabled Developers
All developers are AI-native
AI matching, not AI-native devs
Vetting Process
Top 1% — manual 4-stage vetting
AI-driven automated testing
Developer Pool
Curated elite pool
Large but variable quality
Startup Focus
Built for startups
Enterprise-focused
Paperwork & Compliance
Handled for you
Handled for you
Why startups switch from Turing to DevDen
Hand-vetted AI-native developers, not just AI-matched profiles
24-hour matching vs days of waiting for the right candidate
20-hour free trial to test developers risk-free
Built specifically for startups, not enterprise bureaucracy
Direct communication with developers from day one
The Bottom Line
Turing uses AI to match developers at scale, but DevDen takes a fundamentally different approach: every developer is manually vetted for AI proficiency, coding ability, and startup fit. Our smaller, curated pool means higher quality matches, faster. If you are building an AI-powered product, you want developers who think in AI — that is DevDen.
How we source top
AI-enabled developers
We vet for developers who use AI to 10x their output.
Every engineer is manually screened for coding ability, problem-solving, communication, and how well they leverage AI tools to move fast and build better.
AI-Readiness Check: Resume, projects, and AI tooling experience
Technical Deep Dive: Real-world coding & live evaluations
Founder Fit: Communication, startup mindset & cultural alignment
Final Cut: Top 1% AI-native developers selected
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