Head-to-Head Comparison

OpenAI CodexvsSourcegraph Cody

Compare OpenAI Codex with Sourcegraph Cody to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.

OpenAI Codex

Code Generation ModelIntermediate

Foundation model powering GitHub Copilot with natural language to code translation and CLI tools

Learning Time
2-20 hours depending on usage
Popularity
96%

Top Advantages:

Powers GitHub Copilot ecosystem
Massive context handling capabilities
Multi-threaded task processing

Sourcegraph Cody

Enterprise AssistantIntermediate

Context-aware AI coding assistant with enterprise-grade LLM flexibility and code graph integration

Learning Time
2-4 weeks to proficiency
Popularity
72%

Top Advantages:

Multiple LLM support (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
Bring-Your-Own-LLM flexibility
Enterprise codegraph integration

Head-to-Head Comparison

CriteriaCodexWinnerCody
Popularity96%72%
Learning Curve2-20 hours depending on usage2-4 weeks to proficiency
Pricing$1.50/1M input tokens, $6/1M output tokensSimilar$9/month Pro, $59/user/month Enterprise
CategoryCode Generation ModelDifferentEnterprise Assistant

When to Choose Which Tool

Choose Codex When:

  • You need code generation model capabilities
  • Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: $1.50/1M input tokens, $6/1M output tokens

Choose Cody When:

  • You need enterprise assistant capabilities
  • Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: $9/month Pro, $59/user/month Enterprise

Bottom Line

Codex has higher industry adoption (96% vs 72%), but Cody might be better for specific enterprise assistant needs.

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