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Google Jules vs. Codex

See what each agent is suited for and jump to the details that matter for your task.

What matters for your task

  • Google Jules

    A good fit if you want to save settings, memories and session histories from Jules before 31.12.2026

  • Codex

    A good fit if you want to hand software tasks in repositories to an agent via app, CLI or editor

What to compare first

Environment, access and entry pricing

Google Jules

Asynchronous cloud coding agent

Google's asynchronous coding agent for GitHub repositories is being wound down: after 11.11.2026 Jules is read-only, and the service ends on 31.12.2026. Until then you can export settings and sessions.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
Google cloud VM, web interface, Jules Tools and API
Selbstbetrieb
Not marked
Entry plan on pricing page
Jules: USD 0
Europe
With requirements
Sources reviewed

Codex

Coding agent

OpenAI's agent for software work: understand, change, and test code. Available in the desktop app, terminal (CLI), editor, and cloud.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
App, CLI, editor, and cloud
Selbstbetrieb
Possible
Entry plan on pricing page
Free: USD 0
Europe
With requirements
Sources reviewed

Check before you decide

Google Jules

  • LimitationService is being wound downAfter 11.11.2026 Jules is read-only, and the service ends on 31.12.2026. The export covers settings, environment variables, schedules, memories and all sessions.
  • RequirementAuthorize GitHubJules needs access to the selected repositories.
  • LimitationAccount for task limitsBase: 15 tasks/24 hours and 3 concurrent; Pro: 100 and 15; Ultra: 300 and 60.

Codex

  • RequirementAccess to files and the networkThe environment and permission profile determine which files Codex can read or change and which services it can access.
  • RequirementLocal schedules require the app to be runningFor scheduled work in a local project, the computer and desktop app must be running and the project available.
  • LimitationSchedules are managed in the app or on the webThe CLI and editor extension do not have their own Scheduled management. You can prepare tasks there; they are configured in the app or on the web.

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