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Codex

byOpenAI
in Enterprise AI Coding Agents
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Codex

Updated 22nd December 2025

What is Codex?

Codex is a software developed by OpenAI that interprets natural language instructions and translates them into code in various programming languages. The software allows users to describe tasks using everyday language, then generates corresponding code snippets, automates repetitive processes, or completes code based on context. Codex supports a range of programming languages and integrates with multiple development environments, facilitating productivity and reducing manual coding errors. The software addresses challenges in programming by lowering barriers for individuals with limited coding experience and enabling faster prototyping and development cycles for professionals.

Codex Pricing

Codex software uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model based on the number of tokens processed and may offer tiered usage plans depending on the required scale. Pricing is structured according to usage volume, with costs increasing with higher usage levels and additional charges for enhanced features or access.

Overall experience with Codex

Engineering Manager
50M - 250M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“High-leverage coding agent for scoped tasks and refactos, best when paired with strong tests and review discipline.”

5.0
Jan 30, 2026
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ASSOCIATE
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
CRITICAL

“Speedy Output With Flexibility, But Issues With Invented References Are Evident”

3.0
Jan 30, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 27th January 2026

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on building safe, reliable, and enterprise-ready AI systems. Its mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity while supporting responsible adoption at scale. OpenAI provides advanced AI models and platforms that support enterprise use cases including knowledge management, content creation, software development, customer support, and data analysis. These solutions are designed to integrate with existing enterprise workflows and technology environments to improve productivity and decision-making. With a focus on security, privacy, compliance, and governance, OpenAI enables organizations across industries to deploy AI in alignment with business requirements and risk management practices.

Company Details

Updated 27th January 2026
Year Founded
2015
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://openai.com/

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Codex Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(37 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
54%
4 Star
41%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Engineering Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    High-leverage coding agent for scoped tasks and refactos, best when paired with strong tests and review discipline.

    5.0
    Jan 30, 2026
    Codex has been a strong productivity boost for well-scoped engineering tasks like refactors, test fixes, and codebase Q&A. We use it both in the cloud agent experience and locally through Codex CLI, and it works best when you give it a clear goal plus a way to verify results.
  • Engineering Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    High-leverage coding agent for scoped tasks and refactos, best when paired with strong tests and review discipline.

    5.0
    Jan 30, 2026
    Codex has been a strong productivity boost for well-scoped engineering tasks like refactors, test fixes, and codebase Q&A. We use it both in the cloud agent experience and locally through Codex CLI, and it works best when you give it a clear goal plus a way to verify results.
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User Sentiment About Codex
Reviewer Insights for: Codex
Deciding Factors: Codex Vs. Market Average

Codex Likes & Dislikes

Like

Agent-style workflows: Codex can take on tasks like writing features, fixing bugs, and prototyping PR-ready changes in parallel, which helps when you have a backlog of small to medium tasks. Codex CLI can read, change, and run code in a selected local directory, so it fits real dev workflows.

Like

Agent-style workflows: Codex can take on tasks like writing features, fixing bugs, and prototyping PR-ready changes in parallel, which helps when you have a backlog of small to medium tasks. Codex CLI can read, change, and run code in a selected local directory, so it fits real dev workflows.

Like

Agent-style workflows: Codex can take on tasks like writing features, fixing bugs, and prototyping PR-ready changes in parallel, which helps when you have a backlog of small to medium tasks. Codex CLI can read, change, and run code in a selected local directory, so it fits real dev workflows.

Dislike

When it does not accept an uploaded document, I am docked 1 upload for an error on the system's part, which contradicts its user service. It is often inaccurate, and does not always respect my demand to use only the information presented. Its overall function speed could be improved.

Dislike

When it does not accept an uploaded document, I am docked 1 upload for an error on the system's part, which contradicts its user service. It is often inaccurate, and does not always respect my demand to use only the information presented. Its overall function speed could be improved.

Dislike

When it does not accept an uploaded document, I am docked 1 upload for an error on the system's part, which contradicts its user service. It is often inaccurate, and does not always respect my demand to use only the information presented. Its overall function speed could be improved.