Codex CLI - Features, Pricing & ReviewsCode Agent
OpenAI CLI agent. Multimodal input support
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Basic Info & Pricing
| Service Name | Codex CLI |
|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Category | Code Agent |
| Pricing | Plus $20 / Pro $200 + API |
| Pricing Notes | ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription+API pay-as-you-go. Plus:Basic Pro:Fast+priority |
| Overall Score | 45/100 |
| Context Length | 128K tokens |
| Official Website | https://openai.com/codex |
| Last Updated | ✓ Verified |
Key Features of Codex CLI
- Plus$20:Basic
- Pro$200:Fast+priority
- API pay-as-you-go
- Multimodal
Codex CLI Performance & Benchmarks
| Overall Score | 45/100 |
|---|
* Scores are our proprietary composite evaluation (benchmarks, features, cost-performance). Max 100 points.
Code Agent Category Ranking:
#7 / 9 services
Codex CLI Pros & Cons
Pros
- OpenAI official CLI agent
- Multimodal input support
- Low extra cost for ChatGPT subscribers
Cons
- Requires installation
- API pay-as-you-go can be expensive
- Less documentation than Claude Code
Codex CLI Pricing Details & Cost-Saving Tips
Pricing Structure
Plus $20 / Pro $200 + API
ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription+API pay-as-you-go. Plus:Basic Pro:Fast+priority
Tips to Reduce Costs
- Evaluate monthly plans: Switch to the free plan during low-usage months to save costs
- Optimize API usage: Use batch processing and caching to reduce API call volume
- Annual plans: Annual subscriptions typically offer 10-20% discounts
- Education & startup discounts: Check the official site for student or startup-specific plans
How to Get Started with Codex CLI
- Visit the official website: Go to https://openai.com/codex
- Create an account: Register with email or Google account (many services offer a free start)
- Choose a plan: Plus $20 / Pro $200 + API — Start with a free plan or trial if available
- Start using: Access Codex CLI features from the dashboard or app
Visit Codex CLI official site →
Codex CLI Reviews & Reputation
| Overall Rating | Emerging — Growing potential ahead |
|---|---|
| Frequently Praised | OpenAI official CLI agent, Multimodal input support |
| Common Complaints | Requires installation, API pay-as-you-go can be expensive |
| Recommended For | Software developers, engineers, programming learners |
Who is using Codex CLI
Startup CTO
Adopted to boost dev velocity with a small team. Code review overhead cut in half.
Freelance Developer
Using AI pair programming to handle multiple client projects simultaneously.
Programming Learner
Errors get explained instantly, so self-study never gets stuck.
Compare Code Agent Services
Compare services in the Code Agent category by score.
| # | Service | Score | Pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Claude Code
Anthropic |
90/100
|
Pro $20 / Max5x $100 / Max20x $200 Pro:Sonnet4.6+Opus4.6 5h limit Max5x:5x capacity Max20x:20x capacity API pay-as-you-go |
Anthropic's CLI-based autonomous coding agent. Ranked #1 on SWE-Bench Verified (77.2%), with $500M+ ARR, 115K developers, and 300% growth in one year. Features CLAUDE.md for deep project understanding, persistent Memory across sessions, Plan Mode for systematic execution, and MCP integration for external tools — a next-generation development tool that autonomously covers the entire development workflow. |
| 2 |
Google Antigravity
|
68/100
|
Free (Preview) AI Pro$20:High limits AI Ultra$250:Highest limits Gemini 3 Pro powered |
Google autonomous coding agent. Gemini 3 Pro powered with multi-agent management and background task execution. Free preview |
| 3 |
Jules
|
66/100
|
Free / AI Pro $20 / AI Ultra $250 Free:Basic AI Pro:100 tasks/day+15 concurrent AI Ultra:20x limit Gemini 3 Pro |
Google async agent. GitHub integrated. 140K+ code improvements |
| 4 |
Devin
Cognition Labs |
64/100
|
Core $20+ / Team $500 Core:Pay-as-you-go $2.25/ACU Team:250 ACU/mo+unlimited sessions Enterprise:Custom |
Fully autonomous AI engineer. $73M ARR (73x growth in 9 months) |
| 5 |
Grok Code Fast
xAI |
48/100
|
API $0.20/1M input $0.20/1M input $1.50/1M output. Copilot/Cursor/Windsurf integration. Limited-time free tier |
[Ultra-fast] 92 tokens/sec. 256K context. SWE-Bench 70.8%. Multi-IDE integration |
| 6 |
OpenHands
All-Hands-AI |
46/100
|
OSS free Requires API key (Claude/GPT etc.). Formerly OpenDevin |
OSS autonomous agent. Formerly OpenDevin |
| 7 |
Codex CLI ◀
OpenAI |
45/100
|
Plus $20 / Pro $200 + API ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription+API pay-as-you-go. Plus:Basic Pro:Fast+priority |
OpenAI CLI agent. Multimodal input support |
| 8 |
Gemini CLI
|
44/100
|
Free 60 req/min Free with Google account:60 req/min, 1000 req/day. Gemini 3 Pro powered |
[Free] Google official CLI. 1M token context. OSS |
| 9 |
Aider
Paul Gauthier |
42/100
|
OSS free Requires API key (Claude/GPT etc.). Powerful Git integration |
OSS terminal agent. Excellent Git integration |
Other AI Services by OpenAI
| Service | Category | Score | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisper | Transcription AI | 100/100 | OSS free |
| OpenAI Deep Research | Research Agent | 100/100 | Pro $200 only |
| ChatGPT | Chatbot / LLM | 84/100 | Plus $20/Pro $200/Business $25-30 |
| OpenAI Agents SDK | Agent Framework / OSS | 71/100 | API pay-as-you-go |
| DALL-E | Image Generation AI | 69/100 | Via ChatGPT Plus $20 |
| Sora | Video Generation AI | 67/100 | Plus $20/Pro $200 |
| ChatGPT | Chatbot / LLM | 59/100 | Free |
| OpenAI Operator | AI Task Agent | 44/100 | Pro $200 only |
Related & Complementary Tools
- Claude Code (Code Agent) — Pro $20 / Max5x $100 / Max20x $200
- ChatGPT (Chatbot / LLM) — Plus $20/Pro $200/Business $25-30
- Gemini CLI (Code Agent) — Free 60 req/min
- GitHub Copilot (Code IDE / Code Assistant) — Free / Pro $10 / Pro+ $39 / Biz $19
Other Code Agent Services
Claude Code
Anthropic — Pro $20 / Max5x $100 / Max20x $200
Devin
Cognition Labs — Core $20+ / Team $500
Jules
Google — Free / AI Pro $20 / AI Ultra $250
Grok Code Fast
xAI — API $0.20/1M input
Aider
Paul Gauthier — OSS free
Gemini CLI
Google — Free 60 req/min
OpenHands
All-Hands-AI — OSS free
Google Antigravity
Google — Free (Preview)