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Jules alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Jules: works with GitHub repositories only, and paid tiers limited to personal Google accounts. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jules, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub Copilot currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GitHub Copilot logoGitHub CopilotFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 477.6
2OpenAI Codex logoOpenAI CodexFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +25 of 566.5
3Claude Code logoClaude CodePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +15 of 564.7
4Devin logoDevinFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +14 of 459.6
5OpenHands logoOpenHandsOpen sourceYesWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 457.2
  1. GitHub Copilot logo

    1. GitHub CopilotTop pick

    Best for: Developers and companies already on GitHub who want one assistant across IDE, terminal and pull requests

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jules

    Copilot's cloud agent is assigned issues natively inside GitHub.

    Pros

    • Works in almost every major IDE plus a CLI and desktop app
    • Assign issues to a cloud agent that opens pull requests
    • Choice of models from several AI labs
    • Enterprise policy, audit and indemnity controls

    Cons

    • Usage-based AI credits make heavy agent use hard to predict
    • Best features assume your code is hosted on GitHub
    • Free plan limits run out quickly with agent mode
    Visit GitHub Copilot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GitHub Copilot a good Jules alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited chat and agent usage
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro+ plan
    $39 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud agent
    Assign issues from GitHub, Jira or Linear
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OpenAI Codex logo

    2. OpenAI Codex

    Best for: ChatGPT subscribers who want a local and cloud coding agent without another bill

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jules

    OpenAI's cloud and local agent, included with ChatGPT plans.

    Pros

    • Included with ChatGPT plans, including a limited free tier
    • Same agent locally and in cloud sandboxes
    • Open-source CLI that can be scripted in CI

    Cons

    • Only uses OpenAI's models
    • Usage limits are shared with other ChatGPT features
    • Cloud tasks need your repo connected to OpenAI
    Visit OpenAI Codex Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenAI Codex a good Jules alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Included with
    ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, Enterprise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plans
    $100, $200 or $500 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    IDE support
    VS Code and forks, JetBrains, Xcode
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CI automation
    codex exec
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.openai.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Claude Code logo

    3. Claude Code

    Best for: Developers who want a capable agent for long, multi-file tasks driven from the terminal or IDE

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    64.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jules

    Can also run tasks in the cloud from the web and return PRs.

    Pros

    • Handles long, multi-step changes and runs your tests itself
    • Same agent across terminal, IDE, desktop, web and Slack
    • Extensible with hooks, subagents, skills and MCP servers

    Cons

    • Only uses Anthropic's models
    • Needs a paid Claude plan or API billing
    • Heavy use can hit plan limits or run up API costs
    Visit Claude Code Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Claude Code a good Jules alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Platforms
    macOS 13+, Windows 10+, Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Surfaces
    Terminal, IDE, desktop app and web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    IDE extensions
    VS Code and JetBrains
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per month billed monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claude.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Devin logo

    4. Devin

    Best for: Teams that want to delegate well-scoped tickets to a cloud agent and review the PRs

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jules

    A fuller delegated agent with Slack, Linear and Jira integrations.

    Pros

    • Takes tasks straight from Slack, Linear or Jira
    • Cloud agents plus local desktop and CLI tools
    • Free plan to try it before paying

    Cons

    • Works best on clearly scoped tasks
    • Team pricing adds a base fee on top of seats
    • Usage beyond quotas is billed at API rates
    Visit Devin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Devin a good Jules alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, light agent quota
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $80/month plus $40 per dev seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Slack, Teams, GitHub, GitLab, Linear, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.devin.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  5. OpenHands logo

    5. OpenHands

    Best for: Teams that want self-hostable autonomous agents and the freedom to use any model

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jules

    Open-source cloud agents you can host yourself.

    Pros

    • MIT-licensed and free to self-host
    • Can orchestrate other agents, not just its own
    • Works with open-weight and local models

    Cons

    • More setup than a hosted agent
    • Multi-user features need the paid Teams tier
    • Results depend heavily on the model you connect
    Visit OpenHands Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenHands a good Jules alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $499/month for up to 10 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Other agents
    Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026all-hands.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Jules alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GitHub Copilot logo

Best Jules alternative for most people

GitHub Copilot

Copilot's cloud agent is assigned issues natively inside GitHub.

OpenHands logo

Best Jules alternative for a free option

OpenHands

Open-source cloud agents you can host yourself.

OpenAI Codex logo

Best Jules alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OpenAI Codex

OpenAI's cloud and local agent, included with ChatGPT plans.

OpenHands logo

Best Jules alternative for open source

OpenHands

Open-source cloud agents you can host yourself.

OpenHands logo

Best Jules alternative for self-hosting

OpenHands

Open-source cloud agents you can host yourself.

Claude Code logo

Best Jules alternative for Mac

Claude Code

Can also run tasks in the cloud from the web and return PRs.

Devin logo

Best Jules alternative for Windows

Devin

A fuller delegated agent with Slack, Linear and Jira integrations.

GitHub Copilot logo

Best Jules alternative for Linux

GitHub Copilot

Copilot's cloud agent is assigned issues natively inside GitHub.

GitHub Copilot logo

Best Jules alternative for working in the browser

GitHub Copilot

Copilot's cloud agent is assigned issues natively inside GitHub.

Jules alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Jules?

GitHub Copilot ranks first right now. Copilot's cloud agent is assigned issues natively inside GitHub. OpenAI Codex and Claude Code follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Jules?

Yes. GitHub Copilot (free plan + paid), OpenAI Codex (free plan + paid), Devin (free plan + paid) and OpenHands (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Jules?

Yes: OpenHands. OpenHands can also be self-hosted.

Which Jules alternatives work on Linux?

GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Devin and OpenHands run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Jules?

The complaints we hear most: works with GitHub repositories only; paid tiers limited to personal Google accounts; less suited to interactive, back-and-forth coding.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Jules, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.