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OpenAI Codex 8.4/10
OpenAI's coding agent across CLI, IDE extension, desktop app and cloud tasks.
| Category | Coding agents |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium |
| Starting price | Free (limited); Plus $20/mo for cloud features |
| Open source | Yes |
| Best for | ChatGPT subscribers who want local plus cloud coding agents |
| Limitations | Codex Cloud is not included on Free or Go; limits vary by model and plan; only the CLI is open source. |
| Last checked |
What it can do
- Runs parallel cloud tasks in sandboxes
- Local agent in CLI and IDE
- Automatic GitHub code review and Slack integration on paid plans
- Open-source CLI
Score breakdown
| autonomy | 9/10 |
|---|---|
| reliability | 8/10 |
| ease | 8/10 |
| value | 9/10 |
| ecosystem | 8/10 |
Strong local and cloud agent bundled into ChatGPT plans; limits vary by model.
For agencies
Use cases: coding for client sites
| White-label | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Multi-client / workspaces | Unknown |
Cost per client, setup time and what broke: not tested yet. This section fills in once OpenAI Codex gets a Henchwork test.