# DeepSeek vs Jules

> DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models
> Jules: Google's coding agent that fixes bugs and opens pull requests, closing 31 December 2026

- DeepSeek profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/deepseek
- Jules profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/google-jules
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/deepseek-vs-google-jules
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and Jules under Coding AI. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 7.6 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Jules is available on CLI.

### Choose DeepSeek if

- You want a tool built for Low-cost API integration.
- Web chat and mobile apps are free.
- API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers.

### Choose Jules if

- You want a tool built for finishing or exporting existing work before the shutdown, previously, delegating well-scoped GitHub tasks such as bug fixes, dependency bumps and test writing.
- Works asynchronously, so several tasks can run in the background (3 concurrent on the base plan, up to 60 on Ultra).
- Plan and diff review steps keep the developer in control before a pull request is opened.

## Pricing

| | DeepSeek | Jules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | DeepSeek | Jules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V4 model family | Yes | Not listed |
| Thinking mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Open weights | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI and Anthropic compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Tool calls and JSON output | Yes | Not listed |
| Search and Fetch APIs | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent tool integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| DeepSeek Harness | Yes | Not listed |
| Vision on Flash | Yes | Not listed |
| Asynchronous Cloud Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Plan Before Code | Not listed | Yes |
| GitHub Pull Requests | Not listed | Yes |
| GitHub Issue Labels | Not listed | Yes |
| Jules Tools CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| REST API (alpha) | Not listed | Yes |
| CI Fixer | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Server Support | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled and Suggested Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| AGENTS.md Support | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | DeepSeek | Jules |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## DeepSeek strengths

- Web chat and mobile apps are free
- API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers
- Open weights for V4 and earlier models on Hugging Face
- 1M-token context and 384K max output on both API models
- API works with both OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs and several coding agents

## DeepSeek limitations

- Peak-hour API rates are double the off-peak rates on weekday mornings UTC
- deepseek-v4-pro does not support vision input
- No image generation
- Data is processed by a company based in China, which some organizations cannot accept

## Jules strengths

- Works asynchronously, so several tasks can run in the background (3 concurrent on the base plan, up to 60 on Ultra).
- Plan and diff review steps keep the developer in control before a pull request is opened.
- Offered a free base plan with 15 tasks per day.
- Available through web, CLI and a documented REST API.
- Frequent updates, with MCP support, CI Fixer and scheduled tasks added in early 2026.

## Jules limitations

- Google is shutting Jules down: read-only after 11 November 2026 and closed on 31 December 2026.
- Documentation describes GitHub only; no stated support for GitLab or Bitbucket.
- Paid plans worked only with individual @gmail.com accounts.
- The REST API is alpha and may change.

## FAQ

**Is DeepSeek better than Jules?**

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. Jules is built for finishing or exporting existing work before the shutdown, previously, delegating well-scoped GitHub tasks such as bug fixes, dependency bumps and test writing.

**What are the key feature differences between DeepSeek and Jules?**

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. Jules: Google's coding agent that fixes bugs and opens pull requests, closing 31 December 2026.

**Does DeepSeek or Jules have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. DeepSeek is freemium and Jules is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Jules?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.