Claude Code vs Google Jules
Both are in our Coding agents tier list: Claude Code is S-tier and Google Jules is B-tier.
| Field | Claude Code | Google Jules |
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| Tier | S | B Shutting down 31 Dec 2026 Google is winding Jules down: sessions are allowed until 11 Nov 2026, then it is read-only, and it shuts down on 31 Dec 2026. Source |
| Why this tier | It is the strongest option on our list for deep, multi-file work on a real repo. MCP, hooks and subagents let it fit into an existing workflow. That combination is why it shares the top of the coding-agent list with Codex. | It is a free async agent for small tasks. For most builders it is not a daily driver, so it sits at B-tier. Google is winding Jules down and it shuts down on 31 Dec 2026, so the B-tier only holds while it still runs. |
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| Free tier | No free plan (source: claude.com/pricing, checked ) | Not verified |
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| Tier history | S since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launch | B since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launch |
| Recent patch notes | Not verified |