Claude Code vs Codex vs Cursor Pricing (2026): One Table
Updated 2026-11-03
Short answer: Cheapest entry is Cursor Plus at $8/month, but it only runs Grok models. Claude Code and Codex both start at $20/month and include their own vendor's models. In Cursor, third-party models (e.g. Claude, GPT) are billed separately at API list price on Premium ($30) and up.
Pricing table (USD/month, excl. tax)
| Tier | Claude Code (Claude plans) | Codex (ChatGPT plans) | Cursor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free plan: no Claude Code | TBD | $0, limited agent requests |
| Entry | Pro $20 ($17/mo billed annually, $200) | Plus $20 | Plus $8 (Grok models only) |
| Mid | Max $100 (5x Pro) | Pro 100: $100 | Premium $30 (4x Plus); Super $100 (15x Plus) |
| Top | Ultra $200 (10x Pro weekly, no 5-hour limit for verified accounts) | Pro 200: $200; Pro 500: $500 | Ultra $200 (50x Plus) |
| Limit windows | 5-hour + weekly, shared with Claude chat | Shared with ChatGPT; varies by model | Weekly refresh, pool shared with Grok |
| When you run out | Wait, upgrade, or usage credits at API rates | Buy credits | Top-offs or wait for refresh |
| Third-party models | No | No | Premium+: at API list price, billed separately |
Re-verified on the official pages on 2026-11-04. Prices exclude tax. Our own usage measurements: TBD.
Details: Claude Pro vs Max vs Ultra · Cursor plans explained · Codex vs Claude Code. Chinese version: 中文.
FAQ
Which one includes Claude models in the subscription?
Only Claude plans (Pro, Max, Ultra). Cursor bills third-party models at API list price on top of the plan.
Can I pay annually?
Claude Pro: yes ($200/year). Claude Max/Ultra: monthly only. ChatGPT Pro: monthly only. Cursor annual billing: TBD (not stated on the pricing page).
Which is cheapest in practice?
Depends on workload; our own measurements are TBD.
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Sources
- Claude pricing (official) (checked 2026-11-03)
- OpenAI Help: About ChatGPT Pro tiers (checked 2026-11-03)
- ChatGPT Learn: Codex pricing (checked 2026-11-03)
- Cursor pricing (official) (checked 2026-11-03)