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Best autonomous agent to hand off tickets
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Preliminary · based on public infoShort answer: pick GitHub Copilot. Runner-up: Devin (cloud). On a budget: Google Jules.
GitHub Copilot
Free (limited); Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; usage via GitHub AI Credits. Business/Enterprise per seat.
Visit siteDevin (cloud)
Shares Devin plans: Pro $20/mo includes Devin Cloud access; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full seat; Enterprise contact sales.
Visit siteGoogle Jules
Free: 15 tasks/day, 3 concurrent. Higher tiers (100 and 300 tasks/day) via Google AI plans; the page did not show prices.
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| # | Tool | Score /100 | Status | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GitHub Copilot | 80 | Preliminary · based on public info | Free (limited); Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; usage via GitHub AI Credits. Business/Enterprise per seat. Price checked 2026-10-14 |
| 2 | Devin (cloud) | 79 | Preliminary · based on public info | Shares Devin plans: Pro $20/mo includes Devin Cloud access; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full seat; Enterprise contact sales. Price checked 2026-10-14 |
| 3 | OpenAI Codex | 78 | Preliminary · based on public info | Included in ChatGPT plans: Free $0, Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo, Pro from $100/mo ($100/$200/$500); Business $20/user/mo annual ($25 monthly, 2+ users). Price checked 2026-10-14 |
| 4 | Google Jules | 70 | Preliminary · based on public info | Free: 15 tasks/day, 3 concurrent. Higher tiers (100 and 300 tasks/day) via Google AI plans; the page did not show prices. Price checked 2026-10-14 |
Scores are editorial estimates from vendor documentation and public reporting, applied using our rubric. A "partly hands-on tested" badge means some fixed tasks were run (see the tool's test log), but the score itself has not been re-derived from tests yet.
FAQ
What is the best tool for autonomous agent to hand off tickets?
Our current pick is GitHub Copilot, with Devin (cloud) as runner-up and Google Jules as the budget pick. These are preliminary picks from public information applied to our rubric; check the ranking table for scores and evidence status.
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
Free (limited); Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; usage via GitHub AI Credits. Business/Enterprise per seat. (Checked against https://github.com/features/copilot/plans on 2026-10-14.)
What is the cheapest good option for autonomous agent to hand off tickets?
Our budget pick is Google Jules: Free: 15 tasks/day, 3 concurrent. Higher tiers (100 and 300 tasks/day) via Google AI plans; the page did not show prices.
Which tools did you compare?
We ranked 4 tools: GitHub Copilot (80), Devin (cloud) (79), OpenAI Codex (78), Google Jules (70). Scores are out of 100.
Are these rankings based on hands-on tests?
Not yet. Every score here is preliminary, based on vendor documentation and public reporting. Hands-on results will be published with dated evidence logs.
Do affiliate commissions affect the ranking?
No. Affiliate status is recorded separately and is never a scoring input. See our disclosure page.
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