Jules
Google's asynchronous coding agent: it clones your repository into a cloud VM, works on a task in the background and opens a pull request for review.
- Free plan
- Autonomous agent
- Vendor-sourced
- Verified 4 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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What is Jules?
Jules is an asynchronous, agentic coding assistant from Google Labs, powered by Gemini models. It integrates with GitHub, clones a repository into a Google Cloud virtual machine, plans and makes changes, and proposes them for the developer to review.
- Best forDelegating routine engineering tasks
- PricingFree (15 tasks a day); Jules in Google AI Pro ($19.99 per month) and Ultra (price varies by report). Free plan available.
- Main limitationTask caps and concurrency limits apply on every plan.
- AlternativesDevin, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, OpenHands · compare all
Jules overview: who it is for and what it does.
Jules is built for delegation. Google describes it as an asynchronous coding agent that integrates directly with existing repositories: a developer hands it a task such as fixing a bug, writing tests or updating a dependency, and Jules works in the background while the developer does something else. TechCrunch reports that Jules clones codebases into Google Cloud virtual machines and works with GitHub.
Jules left beta in August 2025 with structured plans. Google's announcement describes an introductory free plan, and Jules in Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra with 5x and 20x higher limits. Limits are expressed as daily tasks and concurrent tasks: Google's pages, as quoted by a tracker, list 100 daily and 15 concurrent tasks on Pro, and 300 daily and 60 concurrent tasks on Ultra, while the free plan has 15 daily and 3 concurrent tasks.
There is no standalone Jules subscription; paid access comes with Google AI plans. Reports on the price of Google AI Ultra differ ($124.99, $249.99 and $99.99 appear in different articles), so confirm it on Google's page. One review says paid Jules plans required a personal Google account rather than Workspace at the time it was written.
Main problem it solves
Lets developers hand routine engineering tasks to a background agent that works in an isolated cloud environment and returns a pull request, instead of working interactively.
Typical customer segment
Individuals (free and Google AI plans), with enterprise access through Google Cloud sales for Google AI Ultra in Workspace, per reports.
Target users
- Developers who want to delegate bug fixes, tests and dependency updates
- Teams that already use GitHub and Google AI plans
- Developers who want to run several tasks in parallel
Primary use cases
- Fixing bugs and writing tests in the background
- Upgrading dependencies or runtime versions
- Opening pull requests for review
- Running several agent tasks in parallel on Pro or Ultra
- Scheduled and suggested tasks on paid plans
What makes it distinct
- Works asynchronously in a cloud VM and returns pull requests.
- Included in Google AI plans rather than sold separately.
- Task-based limits (daily and concurrent) instead of per-token billing.
Jules features explained.
Delegated work
- Asynchronous tasks
- Jules works in the background on a task while the developer does other work, per Google.
- Cloud VM execution
- Jules clones the repository into a Google Cloud virtual machine, per TechCrunch.
- Pull requests
- Changes are proposed for the developer to review, per third-party descriptions.
Plan and control
- Planning
- Jules develops a coding plan using Gemini's reasoning before acting; a third-party review also mentions an interactive plan mode.
- Suggested and scheduled tasks
- Listed by third-party sources as benefits on Pro and Ultra.
- Concurrent tasks
- Pro runs 15 and Ultra 60 tasks at once, per Google's pages as quoted by a tracker.
Access
- GitHub integration
- Jules integrates directly with GitHub repositories.
- Google AI plan bundling
- Paid limits come with Google AI Pro and Ultra.
- Gemini models
- Powered by Gemini models; the model tier varies by plan.
Jules pricing and plans.
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 4 Nov 2026 against Google (The Keyword) · Developers Digest · TechCrunch.
Pricing model
Free introductory access plus higher limits bundled with Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscriptions; limits are daily and concurrent tasks.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Not documented Not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Jules plans and prices (USD)
Jules (introductory)
Free
n/a
15 daily tasks and 3 concurrent tasks, per Google as quoted by a tracker.
Jules in Google AI Pro
$19.99 per month (Google AI Pro)
Monthly
100 daily and 15 concurrent tasks; 5x the free limits per Google's announcement.
Jules in Google AI Ultra
Varies by report
Monthly
300 daily and 60 concurrent tasks; 20x the free limits. Reports list $124.99, $249.99 and $99.99, so confirm on Google's page.
Jules has no standalone price. Limits and the Gemini model on each tier have changed since launch; confirm on jules.google and Google's AI plans page.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesJules integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- GitHub
- Google Cloud VMs
- Gemini models
- Google AI Pro and Ultra
Supported platforms
- Web
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
GitHub integration is documented by Google and TechCrunch; other integrations were not reviewed.
How Jules works as an AI product.
Attributes are listed only where documented. We do not infer autonomy levels, certifications or model capabilities.
Classification: Autonomous agent. Completes multi-step tasks with tools and limited supervision, as documented by the vendor. Developer: Google (Google Labs).
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported models | Gemini models; Google's launch post says Jules uses Gemini 2.5 Pro's thinking, and third-party reviews list Gemini 3 and 3.1 models on current tiers. [1] [3] |
| Tools and integrations | GitHub integration and cloud virtual machines, per TechCrunch. [3] |
| Ability to execute actions | Jules works asynchronously on tasks in the background and integrates with existing repositories, per Google. [1] |
| Execution environment | Google Cloud virtual machines into which the repository is cloned. [3] |
| Human-in-the-loop controls | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Permissions and access | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Memory and context | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Deployment options | Hosted by Google; access through a free plan or Google AI Pro and Ultra. [1] |
| Data handling and privacy | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Security and compliance | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Pricing and usage limits | Free: 15 daily and 3 concurrent tasks. Pro: 100 and 15. Ultra: 300 and 60, per Google's pages as quoted by a tracker. [2] |
| Languages and platforms | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Limitations and known constraints | Task limits apply on every plan, and a review reports paid plans needing a personal Google account at the time of writing. [2] [3] |
Primary tasks
- Bug fixes and tests
- Dependency and version updates
- Background task execution
- Pull request creation
Best-fit workflows
- Delegating well-scoped backlog tasks to a background agent
- Teams that live in GitHub and use Google AI plans
- Running several agent tasks in parallel
Jules pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Delegating routine engineering tasks
- GitHub-centred teams with Google AI plans
- Parallel background work
May be less suited to
- Teams that need to choose between model vendors
- Developers who want interactive pair programming in an editor
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| Product | Interface | Model choice | Free tier | Pricing model | Human oversight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jules | Web app with GitHub integration | Gemini models | Yes (15 tasks a day) | Free plan; bundled with Google AI Pro and Ultra | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| Aider | Terminal (command line) | Almost any LLM, including local models | Yes (open source) | Free software; pay model usage | Git commits can be reviewed and undone (third-party) |
| Amp | CLI and editor extensions | Several frontier models | Yes (ad-supported daily grant) | Credits and subscriptions | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| Augment Code | VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and Slack | Frontier models; credit cost varies | No (trial reported) | Credit-based subscriptions | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| Bolt.new | Browser-based AI app builder | Not documented in sources reviewed | Yes (1M tokens a month) | Subscription with token allowances | Not documented in sources reviewed |
| Claude Code | Terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web | Claude models (Anthropic) | Not documented in sources reviewed | Included in paid Claude plans, or usage-based API billing | Permissions, sandboxing and checkpoints documented |
Jules vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Jules discussions and buying questions.
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Jules questions and answers
What is Google Jules?
Jules is Google's asynchronous coding agent. It clones your repository into a cloud VM, works on a task in the background and proposes changes for review.
Is Jules free?
Yes. Google offers an introductory free plan with 15 tasks per day and 3 concurrent tasks, as quoted from Google's pages by a tracker.
How much does Jules cost?
Jules has no standalone price. It is bundled with Google AI Pro ($19.99 per month) and Google AI Ultra, whose price differs between reports, with 5x and 20x higher limits.
What model does Jules use?
Jules uses Google's Gemini models. Google's launch post cites Gemini 2.5 Pro, and third-party reviews list newer Gemini versions on current tiers.
Does Jules work with GitHub?
Yes. Google says Jules integrates directly with existing repositories, and TechCrunch says it integrates with GitHub.
Is Jules an autonomous agent?
We classify it as an autonomous agent because Google describes it as asynchronous and agentic, working in the background. Developers still review the proposed changes.
How does Jules compare with Devin?
Both delegate tasks to cloud agents. Jules is bundled with Google AI plans and limited by task counts, while Devin has its own plans and quotas. See the Devin vs Jules comparison.
What integrations does Jules support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include GitHub, Google Cloud VMs, Gemini models, Google AI Pro and Ultra. API details: Not reviewed for this profile.
What are the limitations of Jules?
Task caps and concurrency limits apply on every plan. Reports on the price of Google AI Ultra conflict. Uses Gemini models only.
Which platforms does Jules run on?
Jules is documented as available on: Web.
Is Jules an AI agent or an AI assistant?
We classify Jules as: Autonomous agent. Completes multi-step tasks with tools and limited supervision, as documented by the vendor. The classification is based on vendor documentation and is not an endorsement.
When was the Jules profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 4 Nov 2026. 3 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
What are the main alternatives to Jules?
The main alternatives to Jules covered on Stack18 are Devin, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex and OpenHands. Devin may suit teams that want to delegate engineering tasks to a cloud agent. GitHub Copilot may suit developers and teams standardised on GitHub. OpenAI Codex may suit ChatGPT subscribers who write code. See the Jules alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
Where this information comes from.
- Jules, our asynchronous coding agent, is now available for everyone Google (The Keyword) Official Accessed 4 Nov 2026
- Jules plans and pricing Developers Digest Third-party Accessed 4 Nov 2026 Quotes jules.google; used for plan limits.
- Google's AI coding agent Jules is now out of beta TechCrunch Third-party Accessed 4 Nov 2026 Used for the cloud VM description and plan structure.
Further official pages: Jules (external)
Product description and plan structure were checked against Google's announcement. Daily and concurrent task limits come from a tracker quoting Google's pages, and Ultra's price conflicts across sources. Agent behaviour was not tested.
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