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OpenAI's new $100 tier targets developers hitting Codex (and Claude Code) limits - The New Stack
5 days ago - Part of this was an error on Anthropic’s part, but the general tenor has recently been that Codex, even on the $20/month plan, offered more generous limits. Clearly, that’s something OpenAI has been aware of and now aims to profit from with ...
Morph
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Codex vs Claude Code (2026): Benchmarks, Agent Teams & Limits Compared
February 28, 2026 - ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) gives 30-150 messages per 5-hour window with GPT-5.3-Codex. Claude Pro ($20/mo) still hits limits faster on equivalent workloads. Both now offer overflow at API rates, but the base allocation gap persists.
Usage limits feel terrible compared to Codex
The truth is Codex is simply amazing and a great value. It's just a lot more measured, is not friendly, is much more on guardrails, and is simply not as much "fun" to use. When I want an extremely serious design where I am forced to actually use my brain to work alongside an agent to engineer a serious enterprise system 5.2 xhigh is tough to beat. Even better is taking that design and giving it to opus to critically review. More on reddit.com
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January 31, 2026Claude Code vs OpenAI Codex?
I use both. Codex is better as far as usage goes. Claude code has a slight edge in speed but you often have to correct mistakes. Codex makes less mistakes. Claude max 5hr limits is often the bottle neck. Codex pro I have yet to hit any limit issues. I use both heavily work on developing AI infrastructure, institutional memory, ai orchestration of150+ agents, recursive Optimization, and running 20-100 parallel agents. More on reddit.com
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January 25, 2026Is it just me, or is OpenAI Codex 5.2 better than Claude Code now?
TL;DR generated automatically after 200 comments. The consensus is a resounding "yes," but it's not that simple. Most devs in this thread agree that OpenAI's Codex 5.2 (High/xHigh) is now outperforming Opus 4.5, especially for debugging, complex logic, and code review. However, the real pro-gamer move is to use both models together in a hybrid workflow. The most popular strategy is: Use the creative and speedy Claude Code (Opus) to generate the initial plan and code. Then, use the slower but more methodical Codex 5.2 as a strict code reviewer to find the bugs and omissions that Claude inevitably misses. A huge reason for this shift is that Claude's usage limits are absolutely brutal right now. The top comment is from a user who burned through their entire limit in 5 days of light use, and many others are getting cut off from their expensive subscriptions in hours. Meanwhile, Codex's limits are described as "non-existent." Hot tip: Some users are downgrading their Claude Code CLI to version 2.0.76 to combat the insane token burn. Basically, it's a trade-off: Codex is the slow, methodical genius, while Claude is the fast, creative workhorse. And Gemini? Yeah, we don't talk about Gemini for coding here; it's getting roasted. More on reddit.com
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January 14, 2026Codex Rate Limits Discussion Thread
I hadn’t noticed it yet, possibly ... my Codex in days… But now I have hit the new limits and it’s exactly as others are saying. I just gave it 3 minor prompts, thinking nothing of it as I rarely hit my 5H limit anyway… And then it happened… 3 minor prompts, and; You have hit your limit!. WTH?! This is absolutely, 100% unusable. ... it’s about on par with Claude code and it’s ... More on community.openai.com
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1 week agoCan I use both Codex and Claude Code together?
Yes, and many teams do. Use Codex for background GitHub tasks and Claude Code for terminal sessions where you want more slash commands and hooks.
builder.io
builder.io › blog › codex-vs-claude-code
Codex vs Claude Code: which is the better AI coding agent?
Why are Claude Code usage limits getting worse?
Anthropic has publicly acknowledged that users are hitting Claude Code limits faster than expected due to capacity constraints. Peak-hour throttling was introduced, and Opus quota reductions have been documented by multiple outlets since January 2026. The company is making trade-offs to keep the service stable while demand outpaces capacity.
mejba.me
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Codex vs Claude Code: Why I Moved 80% of My Work | Engr Mejba Ahmed
Is Codex still better than Claude Code in 2026?
Codex still wins on GitHub integration and pricing. But Claude Code has closed the gap significantly — better UX, a VS Code extension, a web IDE, and Cowork mode. Which is better depends on your workflow. If you live in the terminal and care about GitHub automation, Codex. If you want more configuration options and hooks, Claude Code.
builder.io
builder.io › blog › codex-vs-claude-code
Codex vs Claude Code: which is the better AI coding agent?
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Claude Pro vs Codex: Is $20 Plan Enough? - YouTube
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Codex vs Claude Code: which is better and cheaper? - YouTube
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Building a Mobile App with OpenAI Codex (Better than Claude Code) ...
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Codex vs Claude Code: which AI coding agent is better? - YouTube
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Builder.io
builder.io › blog › codex-vs-claude-code
Codex vs Claude Code: which is the better AI coding agent?
September 28, 2025 - With Codex Pro, I almost never hear about users hitting limits. Also important to note that these are not just “coding plans.” You also get ChatGPT or Claude Chat.
GitHub
github.com › openai › codex › discussions › 2251
Codex Usage Limits · openai/codex · Discussion #2251
It seems that I've hit weekly limit, and I have no idea when it will reset (Plus subscription). Also, it feels that limits were getting gradually lower throughout the week. First and second session were really generous on inputs/outputs, but then it felt even smaller than Claude code limits with pro subscription (can you even imagine it?)
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Northflank
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Claude Code vs OpenAI Codex: which is better in 2026? | Blog — Northflank
Claude Code's local approach requires less infrastructure overhead for developer-led tasks, while the Codex agent's cloud-based model provides better isolation for parallel, delegated workflows · If your team uses containerized development environments, you'll need to consider how to manage API access, costs, and security for AI coding tools like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex agent.
Reddit
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r/ClaudeCode on Reddit: Usage limits feel terrible compared to Codex
January 31, 2026 -
I’ve been using Codex extensively for my software development job but decided to try claude code today with claude Pro subscription.
I tested it on common task that I has to do. In a working folder I have 11 repositories and each owns some part of a product I work on. I gave a task to explain the purpose of repositories and connections between them. Then I gave a task to fix deployment (add missing code) in one of the repositories.
The claude gave better description of repositories but nothing too crazy or deep. The code they suggested for debugging was the same. But claude literally used 30% of 5-hours usage while Codex only 3%.
Is there anything I do incorrectly or limits for claude are actually so low ?
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The truth is Codex is simply amazing and a great value. It's just a lot more measured, is not friendly, is much more on guardrails, and is simply not as much "fun" to use. When I want an extremely serious design where I am forced to actually use my brain to work alongside an agent to engineer a serious enterprise system 5.2 xhigh is tough to beat. Even better is taking that design and giving it to opus to critically review.
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Claude Code is mostly just a taster. You'll want the Max plan. I only use Sonnet and Haiku for Pro plan. It's good enough but I go to GPT5.2 xhigh for tough problems since it's generous.
DataCamp
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Codex vs. Claude Code: AI Coding Assistants ComCodex vs. Claude Code: AI Coding Assistants Comparedpared | DataCamp
March 4, 2026 - So if your team has strict rules about where code can go, Claude Code is the safer default. Almost certainly yes. Both tools work with whatever commands and compilers are available in the environment, so they're not limited ...
Engr Mejba Ahmed
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Codex vs Claude Code: Why I Moved 80% of My Work | Engr Mejba Ahmed
3 days ago - OpenAI's Codex policies have been consistently loosening. Usage limits increasing. Integration paths opening. Temporary boosts extending existing advantages. The $100 plan is a deliberate move to capture developer mindshare by giving heavy users ...
Reddit
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r/ClaudeCode on Reddit: Claude Code vs OpenAI Codex?
January 25, 2026 -
EDIT: This is only asking about Opus 4.5 on Max 20x versus OpenAI's smartest model—so GPT-5.2-Codex set to Extra High or GPT-5.2 set to Extra High, whichever one is smarter.
TLDR: How do usage limits in the Codex harness with OpenAI's smartest model option compare to using Opus 4.5 in CC?
I'm looking into the expensive subscriptions. Can anyone with recent experience (e.g. the past few weeks) using both harnesses clarify some things?
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Usage limits. Does Max 20x or Codex Pro have higher limits with their respective smartest model?
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"Better"? When people say "codex is better than CC", I never know if they're talking about the Codex harness with...
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Any one of these with "high" VS "extra high"
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I use both. Codex is better as far as usage goes. Claude code has a slight edge in speed but you often have to correct mistakes. Codex makes less mistakes. Claude max 5hr limits is often the bottle neck. Codex pro I have yet to hit any limit issues. I use both heavily work on developing AI infrastructure, institutional memory, ai orchestration of150+ agents, recursive Optimization, and running 20-100 parallel agents.
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Gpt 5.2 codex high and xhigh is much better. Opus has horrible limits and the Pro sub is a ripoff. On top of that Codex has much better limits and openAI is set to reveal a new model soon.
Openai
developers.openai.com › codex › pricing
Pricing – Codex | OpenAI Developers
2 days ago - Small scripts or routine functions may consume only a fraction of your allowance, while larger codebases, long-running tasks, or extended sessions that require Codex to hold more context will use significantly more per message. ... Speed configurations increase credit consumption for all applicable models, so they also use included limits faster.
PromptLayer
blog.promptlayer.com › codex-vs-claude-code
Codex vs Claude Code
September 29, 2025 - Anthropic recently tightened Claude Code usage limits without prior notice, leaving Max tier users hitting unexpected caps. This sudden shift highlights just how rapidly the AI coding assistant landscape is evolving, and why choosing the right tool matters more than ever.
Nxcode
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Claude Code vs Codex CLI 2026: Which Terminal AI Coding Agent Wins? | NxCode
3 weeks ago - GPT-5.3 Codex vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 head-to-head for real-world coding. Benchmarks, pricing, token efficiency, and vibe coding tests compared. The practical comparison most developers actually need. ... OpenAI Codex vs Cursor vs Claude Code compared: features, pricing, strengths, and real-world performance.
Facebook
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Composio
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Claude Code vs. OpenAI Codex | Composio
UX/DX: Codex felt simpler to set ... once you get used to it. Cost: Claude Code used more tokens overall (Figma: 6,232,242; Scheduler: 234,772) vs Codex (Scheduler: 72,579; Figma: 1,499,455)...
CNBC
cnbc.com › 2026 › 04 › 09 › openai-chatgpt-pro-subscription-anthropic-claude-code.html
OpenAI looks to take on Anthropic with $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions
5 days ago - Its highest tiers, Max 5x for $100/month and Max 20x tier for $200/month, have higher limits for Claude Code usage than its Pro subscription. The coding assistant can automate tasks and bug fixes for software developers and has soared in popularity.
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Is it just me, or is OpenAI Codex 5.2 better than Claude Code now?
January 14, 2026 -
Is it just me, or are you also noticing that Codex 5.2 (High Thinking) gives much better output?
I had to debug three issues. Opus 4.5 used 50% of the session usage. Nothing was fixed.
I switched to Codex 5.2 (High Thinking). It fixed all three bugs in one shot.
I also use Claude Code for my local non-code work. Codex 5.2 has been beating Claude for the last few days.
Gemini 3 Pro is giving the worst responses. The responses are not acceptable or accurate at all. I do not know what happened. It was probably at its best when it launched. Now its responses feel even worse than 2.0 Flash.
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I'll let you know when can use Claude again in 2 days because I apparently burned through all my tokens in 5 days of intermittent use
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I’m starting to see a trend now of Codex > Opus right now posts. I normally use CC, had a bad experience with Gemini CLI, but haven’t tried codex yet. Adding it to my Never ending todo list lol
GitHub
github.com › openai › codex-plugin-cc
GitHub - openai/codex-plugin-cc: Use Codex from Claude Code to review code or delegate tasks. · GitHub
5 days ago - The review gate can create a long-running Claude/Codex loop and may drain usage limits quickly.
Starred by 14.3K users
Forked by 797 users
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Seems like I made a silly mistake (fall into trap?) and bought 6 seats of 1-year business plan, just was impressed with Codex capabilities.
After 5h limit change I can do approx 10x-15x less of what I was doing just a week ago.
Made bunch of skills, thought I could automate my business flaw a bit …
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Your not alone, its happening to “most” if not “all” of us even on very simple things.
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Claude Code vs OpenAI Plus + VSCode Codex - Usage limits comparison?
January 2, 2026 -
I'm currently using OpenAI Plus ($20/mo) with the VSCode Codex plugin that taps into my ChatGPT Plus subscription. I get:
5-hour rolling limit Weekly rolling limit
I prefer Sonnet's code quality over GPT models, but I'm trying to understand the value proposition of switching to Anthropic Pro + Claude Code.
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With Claude Code on the Pro plan ($20/mo), I understand you get ~10-40 prompts every 5 hours shared across all Claude usage. Is this right?
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If I burn through 40 prompts in one heavy coding session, am I locked out for just 5 hours, or longer?
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For those who've used both: Is the code quality improvement worth having significantly more restrictive usage limits compared to OpenAI Plus + VSCode Copilot?
Am I missing something about how Claude Code usage works that makes it more competitive with what I currently have?
I had a bad experience with Cursor where I blasted through my entire monthly token limit in one day of coding. Trying to avoid a similar situation. Kind of hard to believe that openai is just giving me free compute, what am I not seeing here?
Cheers!
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claude pro is way more restrictive than openai plus. you get like 10-40 messages per 5 hour window and that's shared across everything (chat, code, projects). if you hit the limit you're locked out for 5 hours. openai is basically giving you unlimited compute because they're subsidizing it to compete. they're eating the cost to keep you on their platform. it's not sustainable long term but right now yeah you're getting a better deal on usage. sonnet is definitely better at code than gpt but if you're doing heavy sessions you'll hit claude's limits in like 2 hours. then you're stuck waiting or paying for max ($200/mo for 5x usage). the cursor thing you mentioned is exactly what happens with claude. one big coding session and you're done for the day. here's the move: if you switch to claude, run cmp map on your project first. it compresses your codebase down to like 10% of the tokens so you don't burn through your limit as fast. turns a 30k token project into 3k. you'll get way more messages per window. but tbh if openai is working for you and you're not hitting limits, just stay there until they change their pricing. claude is better quality but worse value for heavy users right now.
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It resets every 5 hours, and the weekly limit. So pretty much the same as what you have with chatgpt subscription. I suggest to use both for a month, when Claude will run out, you can use codex and get some first hand experience and compare the two.
Graphite
graphite.com › guides › claude-code-vs-codex
Comparing Claude Code vs Codex for coding - Graphite
The context window for Claude models (Opus 4 and Sonnet 4) is typically 200,000 tokens, extendable to 1 million tokens via API for Claude 4 Sonnet, whereas the OpenAI Codex model supports a context window of up to 192,000 tokens.