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Jules alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Jules alternative is Factory (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Jules compared with 5 alternatives: Devin, OpenHands, Factory, Amp and Cosine.
Jules has a free plan. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JulesThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Devin | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenHands | Free plan · from $500/mo | Yes | Web |
| Factory | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Amp | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Cosine | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Jules
Devin
Autonomous software engineer that runs in the cloud or locally
- Devin starts at $20 per month.
- Devin also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Devin does not cover workflow automation, which Jules does.
Suits: Engineering teams handing routine bugs and upgrades to an agent
OpenHands
Open-source platform for AI coding agents and automations
- OpenHands starts at $500 per month for up to 10 users.
- OpenHands is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers who want a free, self-hosted coding agent with their own keys
Factory
Coding agents called Droids for desktop, terminal and web
- Factory starts at $20 per individual / month (billing basis not stated).
- Factory also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Engineering teams that want agents inside their own terminal or IDE workflow
Amp
Coding agent that runs in cloud machines it calls orbs
- Amp starts at $20 per month (Megawatt tier).
- Amp also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers who want agents running while their laptop is closed
Cosine
Coding agent for terminal, desktop and cloud, with sovereign models
- Cosine starts at $19 per month, including 4M credits.
- Cosine has no free plan, unlike Jules.
- Cosine also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Developers who want a terminal agent that can also hand long tasks to the cloud
Limits worth knowing in Jules
- It works with GitHub repositories; the docs describe no other code host.
- Paid tiers come only through Google AI Pro or Ultra, and for now only for individual @gmail.com accounts.
- The Jules pages do not state the Google AI plan prices, so no monthly figure is recorded here.
- The docs call Jules an experimental coding agent in public beta, and say limits and features may change.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Jules?
The alternatives to Jules in this directory are Devin, OpenHands, Factory, Amp and Cosine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jules.
Is there a free alternative to Jules?
Yes. Devin, OpenHands, Factory and Amp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Jules alternatives work on Windows?
The Jules listing does not include a Windows app. Devin, Factory, Amp and Cosine list one.
Which Jules alternatives work on macOS?
The Jules listing does not include a macOS app. Devin, Factory, Amp and Cosine list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Jules?
OpenHands is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.