Google Launches Jules: An AI Coding Agent for Everyone
Google has officially released Jules, its AI-powered coding assistant, after a successful beta phase. This asynchronous agent helps users write, test, and improve software code efficiently. Initially introduced as a Google Labs project in December 2024, Jules entered beta in May 2025 and is now available with both free and paid subscription plans.
What Makes Jules Different?
Unlike many AI coding tools that require constant user interaction, Jules operates asynchronously. This means users can assign tasks to Jules and step away while it works independently in a virtual machine. When they return, the tasks are completed, allowing for greater flexibility and productivity.
Jules is powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google’s most advanced large language model optimized for reasoning and complex planning. It can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, making it well-suited for multistep workflows.
Key Features and Improvements
- A streamlined user interface for easier interaction.
- Multimodal support that provides visual outputs from web applications.
- Ability to reuse past setups, visualize test results, and integrate with GitHub Issues.
- Supports a smoother, more connected development process.
During beta testing, developers and AI enthusiasts submitted hundreds of thousands of tasks, resulting in over 140,000 publicly shared code improvements. This wide engagement helped refine Jules’ capabilities and user experience.
Who Can Benefit from Jules?
While Jules is clearly aimed at developers, Google believes it can also assist those involved in website design, app building, and automation—especially enterprise workers who may not have formal coding backgrounds. Its ability to run tasks independently and handle complex workflows makes it a valuable tool for a broad audience.
Plans and Pricing
The free version of Jules allows for up to 15 individual daily tasks and three concurrent tasks. For users needing more capacity, Google offers subscription plans:
- AI Pro: $124.99 per month
- AI Ultra: $199.99 per month
These paid plans increase the number of tasks and concurrent sessions users can run, catering to heavier workloads and more demanding projects.
Google’s Broader AI Strategy
Jules joins other Google AI tools like the Gemini app and the vibe-coding app Opal. However, unlike those, Google is integrating Jules internally for its own projects, aiming to expand its use across many teams.
The company sees AI agents like Jules as a way to automate and streamline work beyond simple chat interactions. These agents can plan, act, and learn over time, potentially increasing efficiency across business operations and personal tasks.
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