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Codex vs Claude Code
Already paying for ChatGPT? Start with Codex. Paying for Claude? Start with Claude Code. Want to try free? Only Codex offers that. Compares October 2026 pricing (both from $20, Codex also on Free and Go), usage limits, workflows, China availability and when paying for both makes sense.
Claude Code vs Cursor
Hand long multi-directory work to Claude Code and keep diff-by-diff edits in Cursor. Compares October 2026 pricing (Claude Pro from $20, Cursor's new $8–$200 plans), how usage is counted, mainland China access, and a one-week test for keeping both.
Claude Code vs Copilot
On a budget and coding mostly in the editor? GitHub Copilot has a free plan, starts at $10 and includes Claude models. Handing off long tasks? Claude Code starts at $20. Compares billing, whether Claude in Copilot replaces Claude Code, use in mainland China and a $30-a-month split.
