# Jules vs Gemini Notebook

> Jules: Google's coding agent that fixes bugs and opens pull requests, closing 31 December 2026
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Jules is listed under Coding AI and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Jules is available on CLI and offers an API. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### 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.

### Choose Gemini Notebook if

- You want a tool built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.
- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text.
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Jules | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asynchronous Cloud Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Plan Before Code | Yes | Not listed |
| GitHub Pull Requests | Yes | Not listed |
| GitHub Issue Labels | Yes | Not listed |
| Jules Tools CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| REST API (alpha) | Yes | Not listed |
| CI Fixer | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP Server Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled and Suggested Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| AGENTS.md Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Source-grounded chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Study tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports, slide decks and infographics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple source types | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Gemini app sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Sharing and public notebooks | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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.

## Gemini Notebook strengths

- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook
- Wide range of outputs, including Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and slide decks
- Accepts PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs and Google Slides
- Available on web, iOS and Android, and synced with the Gemini app

## Gemini Notebook limitations

- Works from the sources you add and is not built for live web news search
- Higher limits require a Google AI subscription; Ultra starts at $99.99 per month
- The cloud computer for code execution started with Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra Access customers, with Pro rollout still described as upcoming
- No public API for the consumer product, and the renamed brand can make older guides and app listings confusing

## FAQ

**Is Jules better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. 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. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Jules and Gemini Notebook?**

Jules: Google's coding agent that fixes bugs and opens pull requests, closing 31 December 2026. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does Jules or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Jules or Gemini Notebook?**

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