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Cursor vs Codex CLI: catalog facts
CursorCodex CLI
Freemium

A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.

Freemium

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

macOS, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Familiar VS Code base and editing model
  • Agents that work across multiple files
  • Open source terminal client under the Apache license
  • Integrates into existing workflows via CLI and IDE plugins
  • AI features depend on hosted models
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
  • Requires an OpenAI account or API access to function
  • Usage limits depend on the access route chosen
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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