Head-to-Head Comparison
SupermavenvsOpenAI Codex
Compare Supermaven with OpenAI Codex to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.
Supermaven
Code Assistant • Beginner
AI code completion with 300K-token context window and multi-language IDE integration
Learning Time
1 week to proficiency
Popularity
71%
Top Advantages:
300K-token context window
1M-token Pro plan capacity
Multi-language optimization
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 | Supermaven | Winner | Codex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popularity | 71% | 96% | |
| Learning Curve | 1 week to proficiency | 2-20 hours depending on usage | |
| Pricing | $10/month Pro, $10/user/month Teams | Similar | $1.50/1M input tokens, $6/1M output tokens |
| Category | Code Assistant | Different | Code Generation Model |
When to Choose Which Tool
Choose Supermaven When:
- You need code assistant capabilities
- Your team prefers beginner complexity tools
- Budget allows for: $10/month Pro, $10/user/month Teams
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 71%), but Supermaven might be better for specific code assistant needs.
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