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Codex is a coding agent across ChatGPT, editor, and terminal. Cursor is its own VS Code-based editor built around AI work, with agents in the everyday editing flow.
Codex fits when a task should run away from the currently open editor, continue in a cloud environment, or be parallelized. Cursor fits when the editor itself should be the daily work center and switching to a VS Code-based product is acceptable. For both, assess published limits and the desired execution location, not just the model name.
| Criterion | OpenAI Codex | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | Business · 20 $ pro Nutzer und Monat bei jährlicher Zahlung (25 $ pro Nutzer und Monat bei monatlicher Zahlung; ab 2 Nutzern)per user per month, billed annually or monthly | Pro · $20Month |
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OpenAI Codex is OpenAI’s agentic coding tool (CLI, IDE, cloud, iOS). With GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI targets more demanding coding and multi-step workflows; access is rolling out on a limited basis first.
Usage is tied to a ChatGPT plan or the API, not a separate Codex subscription. Plan limits are in the pricing table.
Work across codebases in a VS Code-based editor with an agent, chat, and autocomplete.
The currently checked vendor page does not fully expose reliable price or usage limits. Earlier amounts are therefore not presented as current vendor prices.
OpenAI Codex: Free plan. Cursor: Free plan.
OpenAI Codex: OpenAI, USA. Cursor: Anysphere, Inc., USA.