Codex Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Free Tier
Codex pricing and plans for 2026: Free tier available. Full breakdown of every tier, features included, free trial details, and how to pick the right plan for your workflow.
Bundle available: Codex is included with a OpenAI subscription, which also includes 1 other coding tool. Compare plans →
Codex Pricing
ChatGPT Free
Limited; included for limited time
- ✓ Limited; included for limited time
ChatGPT Plus
Full Codex access, higher rate limits
- ✓ Full Codex access, higher rate limits
ChatGPT Pro 20x
20x higher rate limits than Plus
- ✓ Unlimited usage, higher rate limits
ChatGPT Business
$25/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (2+ users); per user, Plus-level Codex access; legacy pay-as-you-go billing available only to workspaces enrolled before June 24, 2026
- ✓ Per user; shared workspaces, admin controls
Plans, features, and usage limits may change. Always check the official website for the latest details.
About Codex
OpenAI's autonomous coding agent. Available via web, desktop app (macOS), CLI (macOS/Linux/Windows), and VS Code extension.
- Category: AI Agent
- Provider: OpenAI
- Billing model: Subscription + BYOK
- Free tier: Limited; included for limited time
- Starting price: $8/mo
Pricing Details
ChatGPT Free
Limited; included for limited time
- Limited; included for limited time
ChatGPT Go — $8/mo
Basic Codex access
- Basic Codex access
ChatGPT Plus — $20/mo
Full Codex access, higher rate limits
- Full Codex access, higher rate limits
ChatGPT Pro 5x — $100/mo
5x higher rate limits than Plus
- 5x higher rate limits than Plus
ChatGPT Pro 20x — $200/mo
20x higher rate limits than Plus
- Unlimited usage, higher rate limits
ChatGPT Business — $25/mo
Annual billing: $20/mo
$25/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (2+ users); per user, Plus-level Codex access; legacy pay-as-you-go billing available only to workspaces enrolled before June 24, 2026
- Per user; shared workspaces, admin controls
ChatGPT Enterprise — Custom pricing
Custom pricing
- Custom pricing
Pricing verified 2026-06-30. Official pricing page
Codex Pricing FAQ
Does Codex have a free tier?
Codex has a free tier. Limited; included for limited time
How much does Codex cost?
Codex paid plans start at $8 per month. Plan limits and annual billing can change, so verify the current terms on the official pricing page.