ZCode vs Codex: Features, Pricing and User Reviews 2026

ZCode is free to download and use, though connecting an AI model needs a paid plan or your own API key.

• Lite ($16.20/month): Starts at $16.20 a month, a 10% discount off the regular $18, and covers light use on small projects.

• Pro ($64.80/month): The most popular plan, giving five times the usage of Lite, along with priority model access, curated MCP tools, and faster speeds.

• Max ($144/month): Gives twenty times the usage of Lite, first access to new models, and dedicated resources during busy times.

Choosing yearly billing saves 30%, bringing Lite to $12.60 a month, Pro to $50.40 a month, and Max to $112 a month, each billed once per year.

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.