Claude Code vs Codex: Pricing and Plans
Lowest paid plan: Claude Code $20 a month, Codex not listed.
| Claude Code | Codex | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anthropic | OpenAI |
| Lowest paid plan | $20 a month | Not listed |
| Free plan | None listed | Yes: Free and Go |
| Plans | 2: With Claude Pro, With Max | 3: Free and Go, Plus, Pro |
| Changelog | github.com | chatgpt.com |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 claude.com | Nov 9, 2026 chatgpt.com |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 0 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
Plans as listed
Claude Code
- With Claude Pro
- $20 a month
- With Max
- From $100 a month
Codex
- Free and Go
- Limited
- Plus
- Included
- Pro
- Expanded
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Questions
Do Claude Code and Codex have free plans
Claude Code: none listed. Codex: yes. Read from each pricing page.
Who makes Claude Code and Codex
Claude Code is made by Anthropic. Codex is made by OpenAI.