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Cursor Background Agent vs OpenAI Codex (CLI + cloud agent)
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Cursor Background Agent
Cloud-based async coding agent that clones your repo, works on a branch, and ships a PR while you keep coding.
OpenAI's coding agent surface: terminal CLI for local work, cloud agent for parallel autonomous tasks.
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| Measure | Cursor Background Agent | OpenAI Codex (CLI + cloud agent) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free tier available | Not checked yet |
| Plus plan | $8.00 a month | Not checked yet |
| Premium plan | $30.00 a month | Not checked yet |
| Super plan | $100.00 a month | Not checked yet |
| Ultra plan | $200.00 a month | Not checked yet |
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