Head-to-Head Comparison
Sourcegraph CodyvsOpenAI Codex
Compare Sourcegraph Cody with OpenAI Codex to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.
Sourcegraph Cody
Enterprise Assistant • Intermediate
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
OpenAI Codex
Code Generation Model • Intermediate
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
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Criteria | Cody | Winner | Codex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popularity | 72% | 96% | |
| Learning Curve | 2-4 weeks to proficiency | 2-20 hours depending on usage | |
| Pricing | $9/month Pro, $59/user/month Enterprise | Similar | $1.50/1M input tokens, $6/1M output tokens |
| Category | Enterprise Assistant | Different | Code Generation Model |
When to Choose Which Tool
Choose Cody When:
- You need enterprise assistant capabilities
- Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
- Budget allows for: $9/month Pro, $59/user/month Enterprise
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
Bottom Line
Codex has higher industry adoption (96% vs 72%), but Cody might be better for specific enterprise assistant needs.
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