Claude Code
AI Code Editors & Agents
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal, VS Code and JetBrains. Uses a Claude Pro/Max plan or the API.
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Claude Code vs OpenAI Codex
Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex are both agentic coding tools that take a task and work across your repo.
At a glance
| Claude Code | OpenAI Codex | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Anthropic | OpenAI |
| Where it runs | Terminal, VS Code, JetBrains | CLI, IDE extension, web, desktop app and cloud tasks |
| Models | Claude models | OpenAI models |
| Access | Claude Pro/Max subscription or API | ChatGPT plan (including Free, with limits; cloud tasks on Plus and up) or API key |
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OpenAI Codex
AI Code Editors & Agents
OpenAI's coding agent: CLI, IDE extension, web and cloud tasks. Included in ChatGPT plans (Free with limits).
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Get the packFAQ
Is Claude Code or Codex better?
Both are strong; pick based on which model family you prefer and which subscription you already pay for.
Can I use them for free?
Codex is included in ChatGPT plans, including Free with limited usage. Claude Code needs a paid Claude plan or API usage. Open-source agents like Aider and Cline are free to use with your own model key.
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