Cloud AI coding agent

Codex

by OpenAI Last reviewed June 2026

Codex is OpenAI's cloud-based coding agent. It spins up sandboxed environments to work on tasks asynchronously, so you can queue work and come back to finished pull requests instead of babysitting a terminal session.

Best for

  • Asynchronous, parallel coding tasks
  • Cloud-based development environments
  • Teams that want isolation per task

Not best for

  • Users who want a local terminal workflow
  • Tight, low-latency interactive editing

Quick facts

Vendor
OpenAI
Category
Cloud AI coding agent
Platforms
Web, Cloud
Integrations
GitHub, OpenAI API, ChatGPT
Pricing
Included with ChatGPT Pro and Enterprise plans. API usage is billed separately against your OpenAI account.

In Depth: Codex

Key features

  • Sandboxed cloud environments per task
  • Async task queue with PR-style output
  • Tight OpenAI model integration
  • GitHub-native review flow

Pricing and access

Included with ChatGPT Pro and Enterprise plans. API usage is billed separately against your OpenAI account.

Pricing changes often. We update this writeup as vendor pages change. Always confirm the latest on https://openai.com/codex before committing.