Google Jules vs Windsurf
Detailed comparison between Google Jules and Windsurf. Which one to choose for your project?
Our verdict
Google Jules wins this comparison with a rating of 4.3/5. Google Jules stands out for its works asynchronously without blocking the developer.
Head to Head
Our recommendation
Google Jules
Google's asynchronous AI coding agent
4.3/5 (0 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Direct connection to GitHub repos to read, modify, and submit code
- Works in the background without requiring constant supervision
- Generates and submits PRs with implemented changes
- Analyzes issues and creates a plan before coding
Windsurf
The AI code editor that competes with Cursor
4.2/5 (27 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Autonomous multi-file AI agent
- Contextual AI auto-completion
- Chat with your codebase
- Intelligent chat + agent combination
Google Jules — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Works asynchronously without blocking the developer
- Native GitHub integration for a natural workflow
- Free plan available to try the tool
- Automatically generates review-ready pull requests
- Plans changes before coding for better reliability
Cons
- Still in experimental phase with variable results
- Less mature than GitHub Copilot or Cursor for code assistance
- Limited to relatively simple tasks for now
- Requires well-written issues for good results
Windsurf — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very generous free plan
- Impressive Cascade agent
- Lighter than Cursor
- Free unlimited auto-completion
Cons
- Less mature than Cursor
- Smaller extension ecosystem
- Cascade parfois instable
