Codex
Codex is an AI tool in our Coding / vibe coding list. OpenAI's coding agent, included in ChatGPT plans: builds features, fixes bugs and reviews pull requests from the ChatGPT desktop app, the CLI, IDE extensions, the web and the cloud We rate it Advanced difficulty. This page summarizes who it's for, our verified price as of 2026-10-15, and when we'd pick an alternative instead.
Best for
Developers who already pay for ChatGPT and want a coding agent for features, bug fixes, and pull-request reviews.
Not for
Non-coders building a first app (start with Lovable or Bolt.new instead).
Verified pricing
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (verified) | Included with ChatGPT: limited on Free and Go ($8/mo); Plus $20/mo; Pro from $100/mo |
| Price checked | 2026-10-22 |
| Free plan | Free and Go include limited Codex in the desktop app |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
Prices change. Confirm on the vendor site before you buy. How we pick: /about#how-we-pick.
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FAQ
Is Codex free?
Free and Go include limited Codex in the desktop app
What is Codex best for?
Developers who already pay for ChatGPT and want a coding agent for features, bug fixes, and pull-request reviews.
What are good Codex alternatives?
In our directory, start with Bolt.new, Lovable, RNBlocks. Each tool page explains when to pick it instead.
Sources we used
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