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Codex CLI vs Kiro: catalog facts
Codex CLIKiro
Freemium

The CLI itself is free and open source, but using it requires a paid or quota-limited…

Freemium

Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Open source terminal client under the Apache license
  • Integrates into existing workflows via CLI and IDE plugins
  • Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks
  • Property-based tests to check correctness
  • Requires an OpenAI account or API access to function
  • Usage limits depend on the access route chosen
  • Relies on cloud AI models and an account
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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