| Feature | Cursor | OpenAI Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Type | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | $20.00/mo | $20.00/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | N/A | N/A |
| Key Features | AI code completion with Tab, Chat-based code editing, Codebase-wide context | GPT-5-Codex model, ChatGPT integration, Cloud sandbox execution |
Pricing Type
Cursor
freemium
OpenAI Codex
freemium
Starting Price
Cursor
$20.00/mo
OpenAI Codex
$20.00/mo
Free Tier
Cursor
Yes
OpenAI Codex
Yes
Rating
Cursor
4.7/5
OpenAI Codex
4.3/5
Reviews
Cursor
N/A
OpenAI Codex
N/A
Key Features
Cursor
AI code completion with Tab, Chat-based code editing, Codebase-wide context
OpenAI Codex
GPT-5-Codex model, ChatGPT integration, Cloud sandbox execution
Too close to call
Both tools score within 5 points of each other. Try both and decide based on your workflow.