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Claude Code vs OpenAI Codex (CLI + cloud agent)
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Agents
Claude Code
Work on a real codebase with an assistant that can inspect files, make changes and run commands.
OpenAI's coding agent surface: terminal CLI for local work, cloud agent for parallel autonomous tasks.
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| Measure | Claude Code | OpenAI Codex (CLI + cloud agent) |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise DNA source review | Reviewed by Enterprise DNA editorial | Not checked yet |
| Enterprise plan, billed annually | $20.00 per seat a month | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | Free tier available | Not checked yet |
| Premium Seat plan, billed annually | $100.00 per seat a month | Not checked yet |
| Pro plan, billed annually | $17.00 a month | Not checked yet |
| Standard Seat plan, billed annually | $20.00 per seat a month | Not checked yet |
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