GitHub Copilot CLI vs Codex: Features, Pricing and User Reviews 2026

GitHub Copilot CLI comes with every Copilot plan, from free to enterprise. The Free plan costs nothing and gives you 2,000 completions a month along with basic models and the CLI itself.

For individuals, the Pro plan is $10 per user each month and unlocks unlimited completions, Cloud Agent access, Code Review, and third-party agents like Claude Code, plus $15 in monthly AI credits. Pro+ moves up to $39 a month with premium Opus models and $70 in credits, while Max costs $100 a month with priority access and $200 in monthly credits.

Teams can choose Business at $19 per user a month for pooled credits and admin controls, or Enterprise at $39 per user a month for organization wide rollout with larger pooled credits and premium support.

Codex is included as part of ChatGPT's plans, so pricing depends on which plan you choose.

• Free ($0/month): Limited access to Codex along with basic chat features.

• Go ($8/month): More messages, uploads, and memory, though Codex access stays limited.

• Plus ($20/month): Unlocks expanded Codex usage along with stronger models and more features.

• Pro (from $100/month): Gives the most Codex tasks, top-tier models, and unlimited image creation.

• Business: Costs $20 per user a month billed yearly, or $25 monthly, with a minimum of two users, and includes full Codex access with admin tools.

• Enterprise: Custom pricing that adds advanced security, data controls, and priority support.