Codex vs GitHub Copilot: pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-12 · listed A to Z, not ranked
OpenAI says Codex is included in your ChatGPT plan, with Plus at $20/month, Pro at $100/month, and Business at $20/user.
GitHub Copilot’s official plans page lists Free at $0, Pro at $10 per user/month with $15 monthly total credits, Pro+ at $39 with $70 credits, and Max at $100 with $200 credits.
Listed A to Z, from chatgpt.com and github.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Plans or pricing model
- Included in ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business
- Free option
- ChatGPT Free is $0/month; confirm whether Codex is included on Free or Go
- Published prices
- Plus $20/month; Pro $100/month; Business $20/user
- Plans or pricing model
- Free, Pro, Pro+, Max
- Free option
- Free $0; 2,000 completions per month; no credit card required
- Published prices
- Pro $10/user/mo ($15 monthly total credits); Pro+ $39/user/mo ($70 credits); Max $100/user/mo ($200 credits)
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official page: Codex checked Nov 12, 2026, GitHub Copilot checked Nov 12, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- How you buy. Codex is bundled into ChatGPT plans. GitHub Copilot sells its own plans with included GitHub AI Credits.
- Lowest listed paid price. Codex: ChatGPT Plus $20/month. GitHub Copilot: Pro $10 per user/month.
- Free option. Both list a $0 starting point. Confirm current Codex inclusion on ChatGPT Free. Copilot Free includes 2,000 completions per month.
We do not pick a winner. Confirm current usage limits and what is bundled on each official page.
FAQ
How much does Codex cost?
Included in your ChatGPT plan: Plus $20/month, Pro $100/month, Business $20/user (Business starts at 2 users) (checked Nov 12, 2026).
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
Free $0; Pro $10/user/mo with $15 monthly total credits; Pro+ $39/user/mo with $70 credits; Max $100/user/mo with $200 credits (checked Nov 12, 2026).
Do Codex and GitHub Copilot have a free option?
Codex: ChatGPT Free is $0/month on chatgpt.com/pricing; confirm on OpenAI’s pages whether Codex is included on Free or Go. GitHub Copilot: Free $0, no credit card required; 2,000 completions per month.
What is the lowest listed paid price for Codex or GitHub Copilot?
Lowest listed paid figures: Codex ChatGPT Plus $20/month; GitHub Copilot Pro $10 per user/month (as quoted on each official page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Codex or GitHub Copilot?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own page: chatgpt.com/codex and github.com/features/copilot/plans (checked Nov 12, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-12)
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