OpenAI's Codex pricing page includes a time-limited Codex usage promotion for Pro tiers. The UI must show the end date and avoid evergreen claims.
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Compare AI coding tool costs before you upgrade
AI Coding Pricing helps developers estimate the real monthly cost of Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot before choosing a plan. Enter your workflow, team size, and usage pattern to compare subscription, API, and limit-risk tradeoffs with source-linked pricing assumptions and visible update dates.
Pricing and usage limits are based on publicly available sources and manual review. They may vary by region, account type, plan, promotion, taxes, exchange rates, and provider policy changes. We show source links, last-checked dates, and confidence levels so you can verify before buying.
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Calculator results are estimates based on your inputs and public pricing assumptions. They are not billing quotes and may not match your actual provider invoice or account-specific limits.Plan fit: Pro. Limit risk: low. Intensity score: 29. Mode: subscription.
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Every row is rendered with provider names as plain text, source links, last-checked dates, confidence, and caveats. Prices and usage limits can change; verify official sources before purchasing.
| Tool | Plan | Monthly | Best fit | Source / freshness | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Free | Free | trial, light exploration | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · medium | Free capabilities and Claude Code access can change; verify current pricing page before claiming feature availability. |
| Claude Code | Pro | $20/mo or $200/yr | regular solo developer, entry Claude Code workflow | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Usage limits are affected by message length, attachments, tools, model choice, and conversation length. |
| Codex | ChatGPT Free + Codex | $0/mo | trial, light tasks | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Capabilities and trial limits can change; verify source before publishing exact limits. |
| Codex | ChatGPT Go + Codex | $8/mo | lightweight coding tasks | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Go plan may vary by region and product availability. |
| Cursor | Hobby | Free | trial, light use | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Exact request pool can change; keep source link visible. |
| Cursor | Pro | $20/mo | individual paid usage | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Every plan includes a set amount of model usage; on-demand usage can bill in arrears after included amount is consumed. |
| GitHub Copilot | Copilot Free | $0/mo | trial, light individual use | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | Billing model changes on 2026-06-01; render current and upcoming rules separately. |
| GitHub Copilot | Copilot Pro | $10/user/mo | regular individual Copilot user | Source Checked 2026-05-21 · high | New sign-ups/upgrades may be paused during billing transition; use upcoming AI Credits model after 2026-06-01. |
How the calculator works
Choose your tool, plan, coding hours, sessions, team size, and API/subscription mode. The result should show monthly cost, likely plan fit, limit-risk level, and caveats.
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Show neutral text cards for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot with current plan ranges, workflow fit, and source status. No provider logos.
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Which cost model fits your workflow?
Explain subscriptions, usage pools, API billing, cloud tasks, local CLI usage, and team seats in plain language. Keep this SEO body below the tool, not removed.
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Latest pricing and limit changes
Pricing changes are part of the product, not a footnote. Check the dated changelog before making a plan decision.
GitHub Docs says Copilot individual plans move to AI Credits on June 1, 2026. P1 Copilot pages must separate current premium requests from upcoming AI Credits.
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View sourceClaude Help confirms Max 5x and 20x pricing and usage positioning for Claude Code users.
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View sourceWhat is the cheapest AI coding tool for my workflow?
It depends on your usage pattern. A light solo developer may prefer a lower monthly subscription, while a heavy agent user may need a higher usage pool or API billing. Use the calculator to compare cost and limit risk before choosing.
Does the calculator connect to my Claude, OpenAI, Cursor, or GitHub account?
No. P0 is designed to run from public pricing assumptions and your manual inputs. It should not collect provider account tokens, billing credentials, private usage dashboards, or API keys.
Why not just check provider pricing pages?
Provider pages are the source for facts, but they usually do not compare cross-tool workflows. This site links back to provider sources and adds scenario-based cost, usage-limit, and upgrade guidance.
How fresh is the pricing data?
Each pricing row should show a source link, confidence level, and last-checked date. Pricing and limits can change, so verify the provider source before purchasing.
Can teams use this for reimbursement decisions?
Yes, as a planning aid. Team leads can compare seat costs, usage pools, and workflow fit, but calculator results are estimates and not procurement, legal, or billing advice.
Will you send alerts when pricing changes?
Yes. The newsletter CTA is specifically for AI coding pricing and usage-limit alerts, not a generic newsletter.
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