DOAClaude Code
Paid
81DOA scoreDOA score: 81/100
Compared with Codex: Pricier (paid vs freemium).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
6 tools
Alternatives to Codex
If Codex does not suit you on price, device or workflow, these tools do something similar. The closest come first, then other options in the Coding category.
Why look for an alternative to Codex
What usually makes people switch: free and Go only cover light tasks and you must watch what it runs. Codex is freemium: included in every ChatGPT plan. On Free and Go, for light tasks.
Closest alternatives
Cursor
Freemium
83DOA scoreDOA score: 83/100
Compared with Codex: More generous free plan.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
GitHub Copilot
Freemium
77DOA scoreDOA score: 77/100
Compared with Codex: More generous free plan.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
CodingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · GitHub Copilot (opens in a new tab)
Other Coding options
ChatGPT
Freemium
93DOA scoreDOA score: 93/100
Compared with Codex: Weaker for coding (78 vs 91), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)
Claude
Freemium
88DOA scoreDOA score: 88/100
Compared with Codex: Higher DOA score (88 vs 79), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · Claude (opens in a new tab)
DeepSeek
Freemium
82DOA scoreDOA score: 82/100
Compared with Codex: More generous free plan, also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · DeepSeek (opens in a new tab)