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OpenAI Codex

Paid
4.5Directory score (out of 5)

Verified price: Personal: Free 0, Go 8, Plus 20, Pro from 100 (100 / 200 / 500 options) — USD / month; Business 20 / user / month (min 2 users, billed annually; monthly billing 25 / user / month); API Key tier billed per API pricing (region: not stated, checked 2026-10-12). Annual prices are not converted to monthly. Pricing source

The official Codex pricing page opened on 2026-10-12 says ChatGPT Work and Codex share usage, and states that GPT-5.5 retires from ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex on all plans on October 14, 2026, with the OpenAI API unaffected. Individual plans on that page are Free 0, Go 8, Plus 20, and Pro from 100 USD per month (the Pro column lists options of 100, 200, or 500 USD per month), plus an API Key plan billed at API rates without the cloud-based GitHub code review or Slack integration. Business is 20 USD per user per month, requires 2+ users on annual billing, and is 25 USD per user per month billed monthly. The Plus column says Codex is available on the web, in the CLI, in the IDE extension, and on iOS. Business says your business data is not used for training by default, and data retention and data residency controls appear in the Enterprise column. The cloud documentation opened the same day says each task has its own workspace, keeps working while your computer is asleep, and commits or opens a pull request only once you confirm. The page states no region; regional availability is unverified, so check the official terms before deciding. This is not a hands-on test.

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When to pick it

Choose OpenAI Codex if you already pay for ChatGPT Plus or Pro and want tasks to run in their own cloud workspaces until you come back and decide whether to commit or open a pull request.

When to skip it

Free and Go list only GPT-6 Luna on the desktop app, stated as subject to rollout, and the cloud-based GitHub code review and Slack integration start at Plus; check the boundary first if code may not leave for OpenAI's cloud or if your team will only use the API Key plan. If you want a terminal coding agent installed on your own machine without a ChatGPT subscription, the closer record is Claude Code. If you only want completions and agent mode inside your existing editor, the closer record is GitHub Copilot. This is not a ranked review.

Core features

Codex cloud tasks
CLI terminal agent
IDE extension
SDK and scriptable workflows
GitHub automatic code review
Slack integration

Sources & data notes

This page uses the product's official site as its primary source. Features, pricing, and availability may vary by region and version. The directory score is an editorial ranking signal, not third-party user reviews.

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FAQ

Is OpenAI Codex free?

This directory records OpenAI Codex's pricing model as "Paid". That is not a verified amount. Exact prices, quotas, trials, and regional availability can change — use the vendor's pricing page before paying.

Where does this site's data on OpenAI Codex come from?

Entries for OpenAI Codex are written primarily from the vendor's official site and documentation; the directory record date is 2026-10-12. This site does not aggregate user reviews — scores are editorial sorting signals only. See the methodology page for inclusion scope, source priority, and correction process.

What are alternatives to OpenAI Codex?

This directory also lists Claude Code, Aider, Cline as comparable tools to OpenAI Codex. See each page for pricing, platforms, and feature details to compare side by side.

Which workflows use OpenAI Codex?

OpenAI Codex is not yet part of a workflow in this directory. Browse the workflow page for alternative pipelines, or share how you use it via the contact page so we can improve the directory.

Is OpenAI Codex beginner-friendly?

OpenAI Codex is available via Web, CLI, VS Code, API, and whether a trial or demo exists was not checked for this entry. Beginners should start with the official docs, tutorials, and templates, validate it on small tasks first, then expand into production work.

How do I decide if OpenAI Codex fits my team?

Evaluate OpenAI Codex on three axes: pricing model (currently Paid) versus your budget structure; platform coverage (Web, CLI, VS Code, API) versus the devices and collaboration style of your team; and core capabilities (Codex cloud tasks, CLI terminal agent, IDE extension) versus the critical steps in your actual workflow.

Does OpenAI Codex offer an API or third-party integrations?

OpenAI Codex offers API access, so its capabilities can be embedded into automation pipelines, applications, or data-processing flows. See the official documentation for endpoints and quotas.

How is data privacy handled when using OpenAI Codex?

Data privacy depends on OpenAI Codex's own privacy policy and data-processing terms, including where uploads are stored and whether content is used for model training. Read the official privacy policy before processing sensitive material, and enterprise users should verify compliance requirements first.

Can content from OpenAI Codex be used commercially?

OpenAI Codex's commercial terms depend on the vendor's service agreement and subscription tier, and license scope can differ per plan. This directory is not legal advice — confirm usage rights on the official terms page before commercial use.