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title: "Best Codex Alternatives in 2026: 10 AI Coding Tools Compared | Superapp"
description: "10 OpenAI Codex alternatives compared on price and workflow: Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Copilot, Cursor, Devin Desktop, Cline and no-code app builders."
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## Best Codex Alternatives: The Short Answer

Superapp is the best Codex alternative for non-technical founders, because it builds and publishes a native iPhone app or a web app from a description instead of handing you code to manage. For developers, Claude Code is the closest like-for-like agent, Gemini CLI is the best free option, GitHub Copilot's agent suits teams on GitHub, Cursor and Devin Desktop are the best AI editors, and Cline suits anyone who wants open source and their own model keys.

> Quick answer: Superapp is our pick for non-coders, because it writes native Swift apps for the App Store and React web apps with no terminal, repository or API key, and its Max plan adds Selfdrive, an agent that markets both web apps and iOS apps through SEO, content and creator campaigns, plus Apple Ads and App Store optimization for App Store apps. As a disclosure, Superapp is our product, so weigh this accordingly. Its limits: it is not a coding agent for your own repo, it has no Android yet, and credits run out. Developers should start with Claude Code or Gemini CLI.

Prices were checked on the vendors' own pages in November 2026 unless a row says otherwise.

## How Is Codex Priced?

OpenAI says "ChatGPT Work and Codex are included in your ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, or Enterprise plan", per its [pricing docs](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/pricing) on November 10, 2026:

| ChatGPT plan (Superapp Pro, for comparison, is $25 a month) | Price |
| --- | --- |
| Free | $0 |
| Go | $8 a month |
| Plus | $20 a month |
| Pro | $100, $200 or $500 a month |
| Business | $20 per user a month billed annually, $25 monthly |

Codex can also run in the CLI, SDK or IDE extension on an API key, billed at API pricing, without the cloud features. Our [Codex pricing](https://superapp.dev/blog/codex-pricing) page has the usage detail.

## Why Do People Look for a Codex Alternative?

- Limits. Free and Go get limited Codex access, and heavy users hit caps on Plus.
- Model preference. Some developers get better results from Claude or Gemini models on their codebase.
- Workflow. Codex is strongest at delegated tasks; some people want inline editing in an IDE.
- Not being a developer. Codex produces code and pull requests. If you cannot review, build and ship that code, you need a builder, not an agent.

## The 10 Best Codex Alternatives at a Glance

| Tool | Best for | Entry paid price | Where it runs | Ships an app for you |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Superapp | Founders who do not code | $25 a month (Pro) | Browser | Yes, App Store on a paid plan |
| Claude Code | Repository-wide tasks | $20 a month (Claude Pro) | Terminal, IDE, desktop | No |
| Gemini CLI | A free terminal agent | Free tier | Terminal | No |
| GitHub Copilot | Agent and completions inside GitHub and IDEs | $10 a month (Pro) | IDE and GitHub | No |
| Cursor | Editing with AI in a VS Code fork | $8 a month (Grok only) | Desktop editor | No |
| Devin Desktop | An AI editor plus Devin Cloud | $20 a month (Pro) | Desktop editor and cloud | No |
| Cline | Any model, in VS Code | Free plus model usage | VS Code | No |
| Zed | A fast editor with your own keys | $10 a month (Pro) | Desktop editor | No |
| Replit | Build and host in the browser | $20 a month (Core) | Browser | Launches to TestFlight via Expo |
| Lovable | Web apps without coding | $25 a month (Pro) | Browser | No native apps |

## How Did We Compare the Codex Alternatives?

We compared every Codex alternative on six questions, using each vendor's own pricing and product pages checked on November 10, 2026:

1. Who is it for: a developer working in code, or someone who wants a finished app?
2. What does the entry paid plan cost, and what does heavy use cost?
3. Which models can it use, and are they included or billed separately?
4. Where does it run: editor, terminal, browser or cloud?
5. How far does it take you: code, a running app, or a published app?
6. What do its own pages say it does not do?

We split the list into coding tools and app builders because they solve different problems. Rankings are our editorial judgment for the reader each tool suits best, not a benchmark score.

## The 10 Best Codex Alternatives, Reviewed

### 1. Superapp: Best for Non Coders Who Want a Shipped App

Superapp is not a code editor or a chat assistant. It is an AI app builder for people who want the finished product without the setup: you describe the app, and it writes native Swift and SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, or a React web app with a managed cloud backend, then publishes the Apple app to the App Store on a paid plan. There is no IDE, terminal, Xcode project setup or API key to manage, and the generated Xcode project can be exported.

It also covers what comes after the build. The Max plan adds Selfdrive, a marketing agent that the [pricing page](https://superapp.dev/pricing) lists as covering "Apple Ads", "App Store optimization", "SEO" and "UGC creators". Selfdrive now markets web apps as well as iOS apps, and its [own page](https://superapp.dev/selfdrive) says it "Works with apps made in Superapp and outside of it."

The trade-off is control. Developers who want to edit code line by line, work in their own repository or use any language will be better served by the coding tools below. Superapp has no Android output yet, and building and revising spend credits.

In its own words: "AI that builds your iOS or web app and runs your marketing while you sleep." ([source](https://superapp.dev/)) "Superapp generates real, production-ready Swift as a standard Xcode project you own and can export anytime, with no lock-in." ([source](https://superapp.dev/features))

Compared with Codex: Codex hands you code and pull requests; Superapp hands you a published iOS app or a live web app, then markets it with Selfdrive.

- Price: Free credits to start in most countries; Pro $25 a month (50 credits, App Store publishing); Max $100 a month adds the marketing agent
- Best for: Non-technical founders who want a shipped app, not a coding tool
- Pitfall: Less hands-on code control than an editor; credits run out
- Not for: Developers who want to work in their own repo or language

### 2. Claude Code: Closest Like for Like Agent

Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent for the terminal, IDEs and desktop. It works across a whole repository: reading files, running commands, editing many files and fixing tests. It is included from Claude Pro at $20 a month ($17 a month billed annually), with Max at $100 and Ultra at $200 for 5x and 10x Pro usage, per [Claude pricing](https://claude.com/pricing). Our [Claude Code pricing](https://superapp.dev/blog/claude-code-pricing) page covers its limits.

It assumes you are comfortable with a terminal and a codebase.

In its own words: "Claude Code understands your codebase, edits files, runs commands, and helps you ship faster." ([source](https://claude.com/product/claude-code)) "Claude Code runs locally and talks directly to model APIs without requiring a backend server or remote code index." ([source](https://claude.com/product/claude-code))

Compared with Codex: a similar terminal-first agent from Anthropic, included from Claude Pro.

- Price: Included from Claude Pro, $20 a month ($17 billed annually)
- Best for: Developers doing repository-wide work
- Pitfall: Usage limits are shared with Claude chat
- Not for: People who do not want to touch code

### 3. Gemini CLI: Best Free Coding Agent

Gemini CLI is Google's open-source terminal agent under the Apache 2.0 license, with about 107,000 GitHub stars. Its [README](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) lists a free tier of "60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with personal Google account", which makes it the most generous free coding agent here.

It works like Claude Code or Codex in the terminal, so it suits developers, not people who want a visual builder.

In its own words: "60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with personal Google account" ([source](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli))

Compared with Codex: a free open-source terminal agent with a generous daily limit.

- Price: Free with a personal Google account; paid via Google AI plans or API
- Best for: Developers who want a free terminal agent
- Pitfall: Free limits apply per account
- Not for: Non-coders

### 4. GitHub Copilot: Best for Teams on GitHub

GitHub Copilot works inside the editors developers already use, including VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and Visual Studio. Free includes 2,000 inline completions a month; Pro is $10 a month, Pro+ $39 and Max $100, with monthly AI credits of $15, $70 and $200, per [GitHub's plans page](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans). Completions do not use credits on paid plans.

It is the lowest-friction option for a developer who does not want to switch editors.

In its own words: "GitHub Copilot is an AI coding agent that helps you write, understand, and ship software." ([source](https://github.com/features/copilot)) "Use it in your editor, the terminal, on your desktop, and on GitHub." ([source](https://github.com/features/copilot))

Compared with Codex: an agent and completions inside GitHub and many IDEs.

- Price: Free; Pro $10 a month
- Best for: Developers staying in their current IDE
- Pitfall: Agent work draws on monthly AI credits
- Not for: Non-coders

### 5. Cursor: Best AI First Editor

Cursor is the AI-first code editor that popularized agent-style editing in a VS Code fork. Its plans changed in October 2026 and now sit beside Grok: Plus is $8 a month and "Only Grok models are available on this plan", Premium is $30, Super $100 and Ultra $200, and "3rd party models are available in Cursor, billed separately by usage", per [Cursor pricing](https://cursor.com/pricing).

It remains a strong editor, but non-Grok model use now costs extra on top of the plan.

In its own words: "Cursor is your coding agent for building ambitious software." ([source](https://cursor.com/))

Compared with Codex: an AI-first editor rather than a task agent.

- Price: Plus $8 a month (Grok models only); Premium $30
- Best for: Developers who want an AI-first editor
- Pitfall: Claude, GPT and Gemini are billed separately by usage
- Not for: Non-coders

### 6. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Best Editor With Cloud Agents

Windsurf's editor now lives under Cognition's Devin brand; windsurf.com redirects to [Devin pricing](https://devin.ai/pricing). Free includes a light agent quota and unlimited Tab completions, Pro is $20 a month with frontier models and access to Devin Cloud, Max is $200, and Teams costs $80 a month plus $40 per full developer seat, each of which includes Devin Desktop.

It is the closest editor-shaped substitute for Cursor, with the cost of a brand transition still settling.

In its own words: "Delegate to Devin Cloud, iterate in Desktop or CLI, or tag @Devin." ([source](https://devin.ai/))

Compared with Codex: an editor plus Devin Cloud agents.

- Price: Free; Pro $20 a month
- Best for: Developers who want a Cursor-style editor
- Pitfall: Product naming is still changing
- Not for: Non-coders

### 7. Cline: Best Open Source Option

Cline is an open-source coding agent for VS Code under the Apache 2.0 license, with about 70,900 GitHub stars. It creates files, runs commands and browses the web with approval for each action, and its [README](https://github.com/cline/cline) says it is "not locked to a single AI provider": Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter, Bedrock, Vertex, local models through Ollama and more.

You pay your model provider directly, so cost depends entirely on usage.

In its own words: "not locked to a single AI provider" ([source](https://github.com/cline/cline))

Compared with Codex: an open-source agent in VS Code with any model.

- Price: Free extension; you pay model usage
- Best for: Developers who want full control over models
- Pitfall: Usage costs can climb without a cap
- Not for: Anyone who wants a flat monthly price

### 8. Zed: Fastest Editor

Zed is a fast, native code editor with built-in agent editing. Personal is free with "Unlimited use with your API keys or external agents like Claude Agent, Codex CLI, and more", Pro is $10 a month with $5 of hosted tokens and usage billed at API list price plus 10% beyond that, and Business is $30 a seat, per [Zed pricing](https://zed.dev/pricing).

Its extension ecosystem is smaller than VS Code's.

In its own words: "Unlimited use with your API keys or external agents like Claude Agent, Codex CLI, and more." ([source](https://zed.dev/pricing))

Compared with Codex: a fast editor that can run external agents such as Codex CLI.

- Price: Free with your own keys; Pro $10 a month
- Best for: Developers who want speed and model choice
- Pitfall: Smaller extension ecosystem
- Not for: Non-coders

### 9. Replit: Best Browser Workspace

Replit combines an online IDE, hosting, databases and Replit Agent, which builds and deploys apps from a prompt. Core is $20 a month ($18 billed annually) and Pro $100 ($90 annually), per [Replit pricing](https://replit.com/pricing). It can build mobile apps with Expo and React Native; publishing to Google Play is not yet supported. Our [Replit pricing](https://superapp.dev/blog/replit-pricing) page covers usage charges.

In its own words: "Describe what you want in natural language, then create, launch, and grow apps, sites, tools, and businesses in one place." ([source](https://replit.com/))

Compared with Codex: build and host in the browser.

- Price: Core $20 a month ($18 billed annually)
- Best for: Building and hosting apps in one browser workspace
- Pitfall: Agent usage can add cost beyond the plan
- Not for: People who want native Swift output

### 10. Lovable: Best No Code Web App Builder

Lovable builds full-stack web apps from a chat, with a database, sign-in and hosting, and it publishes marketing sites too. It is a better fit than a template builder when your "website" is really a product with logged-in users. The free plan gives 5 daily credits up to 30 a month, and Pro is $25 a month, per its [plans documentation](https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/plans-and-credits). Its docs say it does not build native mobile apps.

In its own words: "If you can describe it, you can build it." ([source](https://lovable.dev/)) "Lovable handles hosting, SSL, and backend infrastructure." ([source](https://lovable.dev/))

Compared with Codex: web apps by chat, no repository.

- Price: Free; Pro $25 a month
- Best for: Web apps and startup sites built by chat
- Pitfall: Credits go fast on complex changes
- Not for: Native iPhone apps or simple brochure sites

## What Does Each Codex Alternative Say About Itself?

Marketing copy is not proof, but a vendor's own one-line pitch shows what it is built to do. Each line below is copied verbatim from the vendor's site on November 10, 2026.

| Tool (Superapp listed first where ranked first) | In its own words | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superapp | "AI that builds your iOS or web app and runs your marketing while you sleep." | [Superapp](https://superapp.dev/) |
| Claude Code | "Claude Code understands your codebase, edits files, runs commands, and helps you ship faster." | [Claude Code](https://claude.com/product/claude-code) |
| Gemini CLI | "60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with personal Google account" | [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) |
| GitHub Copilot | "GitHub Copilot is an AI coding agent that helps you write, understand, and ship software." | [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) |
| Cursor | "Cursor is your coding agent for building ambitious software." | [Cursor](https://cursor.com/) |
| Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | "Delegate to Devin Cloud, iterate in Desktop or CLI, or tag @Devin." | [Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)](https://devin.ai/) |
| Cline | "not locked to a single AI provider" | [Cline](https://github.com/cline/cline) |
| Zed | "Unlimited use with your API keys or external agents like Claude Agent, Codex CLI, and more." | [Zed](https://zed.dev/pricing) |
| Replit | "Describe what you want in natural language, then create, launch, and grow apps, sites, tools, and businesses in one place." | [Replit](https://replit.com/) |
| Lovable | "If you can describe it, you can build it." | [Lovable](https://lovable.dev/) |

## Scorecard: How the Codex Alternatives Compare

Our editorial ratings (High, Medium or Low) for the reader each tool suits, based on the facts in this article. They are judgments, not measured scores.

| Tool | For developers | For non-coders | Price for light use | Gets you to a shipped app |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Superapp | Low | High | Medium | High |
| Claude Code | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Gemini CLI | High | Low | High | Low |
| GitHub Copilot | High | Low | High | Low |
| Cursor | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Cline | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Zed | High | Low | High | Low |
| Replit | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Lovable | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |

## Codex vs Claude Code vs Gemini CLI

| Feature (Superapp, for comparison, needs no terminal) | Codex | Claude Code | Gemini CLI |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maker | OpenAI | Anthropic | Google |
| Included with | ChatGPT plans | Claude Pro and up | Personal Google account (free tier) |
| Entry paid price | $8 (Go) or $20 (Plus) | $20 ($17 billed annually) | Free |
| Works on an API key | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | CLI is Apache 2.0 | No | Yes, Apache 2.0 |

Licenses are from the [Codex CLI repository](https://github.com/openai/codex), which has about 133,800 stars, and the [Gemini CLI README](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli).

## Which Codex Alternative Fits You?

| If you (Superapp row first) | Pick |
| --- | --- |
| Do not code and want an App Store app | Superapp |
| Want the closest agent to Codex | Claude Code |
| Want a free agent | Gemini CLI |
| Work in GitHub all day | GitHub Copilot |
| Want an AI editor | Cursor or Devin Desktop |
| Want open source and any model | Cline |
| Want speed and your own keys | Zed |
| Want build and hosting in one tab | Replit |
| Do not code and want a web app | Lovable |

## What Does Codex Still Do Well?

Codex comes with ChatGPT plans many people already pay for, runs tasks in the cloud while you do something else, and opens pull requests you can review. If you already have ChatGPT Plus, it is the cheapest way to try an agent.

## What Does Each Codex Alternative Cost per Month?

| Tool (Superapp listed first) | Free option | Entry paid plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superapp | Free credits in most countries | Pro $25 |
| OpenAI Codex (baseline) | ChatGPT Free, limited | ChatGPT Go $8 or Plus $20 |
| Claude Code | No | Claude Pro $20 ($17 billed annually) |
| Gemini CLI | 1,000 requests a day | Google AI plans or API |
| GitHub Copilot | 2,000 completions a month | Pro $10 |
| Cursor | Limited | Plus $8, Grok models only |
| Devin Desktop | Light quota | Pro $20 |
| Cline | Free extension | Model usage only |
| Zed | Free with your keys | Pro $10 |

## Superapp vs Codex: Head to Head

| Feature (Superapp vs Codex) | Superapp | Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Who it is for | Non-coders who want a shipped app | Developers |
| What you get | A published iOS app or live web app | Code changes and pull requests |
| Setup | None | A repository, CLI or IDE extension |
| Marketing after launch | Selfdrive on Max, for web apps and iOS apps | None |
| Entry paid price | $25 a month (Pro) | Included with ChatGPT Go at $8 |

## Which Codex Alternative Fits Each Kind of User?

| If you are (Superapp row first where it fits) | Pick | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A non-technical founder | Superapp | No repo or terminal |
| A Claude user | Claude Code | Closest agent |
| A developer on a budget | Gemini CLI | Free tier |
| A GitHub team | GitHub Copilot | Built into GitHub |
| An editor-first developer | Cursor or Devin Desktop | AI editors |
| An open-source fan | Cline | Any model |

## Where Does Superapp Fit?

Superapp does two jobs most tools on this list split across separate products. First it builds: a website, a React web app with sign-in and a managed cloud backend, or a native Swift app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, from a plain-English description. Its features page says "Superapp builds native apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Vision Pro from one project," and that the output is "a standard Xcode project you own and can export anytime, with no lock-in."

Then it markets. On the $100 Max plan, Selfdrive runs growth after launch, and it now markets web apps as well as iOS apps. The [Selfdrive page](https://superapp.dev/selfdrive) says "It coordinates Apple Search Ads, App Store optimization, a website and SEO, and UGC creator campaigns," and that it "Works with apps made in Superapp and outside of it." For a web app, the relevant channels are the website, SEO, content and creator campaigns; Apple Ads and App Store optimization apply to App Store apps.

| What you need (Superapp listed first) | Superapp | Typical Codex setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A website | Included on Pro | Yes |
| A web app with logins and data | Yes, React with a managed backend | Usually a separate tool |
| A native iOS app | Yes, native Swift, App Store publishing on a paid plan | Usually a separate tool |
| SEO and content after launch | Selfdrive on Max, for web apps and iOS apps | You do it yourself or hire help |
| Creator (UGC) campaigns | Selfdrive on Max | Separate agency or platform |
| Apple Ads and App Store optimization | Selfdrive on Max, for App Store apps | Separate tools |

The honest limits: Superapp has no Android output yet, it does not build online stores, credits run out on heavy builds, ad spend and creator fees are paid separately, and Selfdrive is new, so judge it on your own numbers.

## What Mistakes Should You Avoid When Leaving Codex?

1. Using Codex on Free or Go for daily work, then blaming the agent for limits.
2. Running cloud tasks without reviewing the pull request.
3. Paying for a coding agent when you cannot review code. If you cannot read the diff, you cannot catch its mistakes.
4. Comparing plan prices without usage. Most tools now meter agent work, so a busy month costs more than the sticker.
5. Assuming every model is included. Some editors bill third-party models separately by usage.
6. Treating a web app as an iPhone app. The App Store needs a native or wrapped build, signing and review.
7. Switching tools mid-project without saving your code to Git first.
8. Letting an agent run with broad permissions on a repository or production database.
9. Skipping launch. A shipped app with no plan to get users is the most common way side projects die; plan marketing before you finish building.

## Checklist Before You Switch From Codex

- Commit everything to Git before you switch.
- Write down which models and features you actually use each week.
- Check how the new tool bills agent work and third-party models.
- Recreate project rules (for example a CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md file) in the new tool.
- Run the new tool on one real task before moving the team.
- Review its permissions before letting it run commands.
- If you do not code, test whether the tool can take you to a published app, not only to code.

## Glossary

| Term (as used for Superapp and its alternatives) | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| Coding agent | An AI that plans and makes multi-file code changes, runs commands and tests, rather than only suggesting lines. |
| Inline completion | Suggested code as you type in an editor. |
| BYO key | Bring your own API key: you pay the model provider directly instead of through the tool. |
| Repository | The folder of code, usually tracked in Git, that an agent works on. |
| Native app | An app built with a platform's own frameworks, such as Swift and SwiftUI for Apple devices. |
| React web app | A browser app built with React, the JavaScript library many AI builders output. |
| App Store submission | Signing a build, uploading it to App Store Connect and passing Apple's review. |
| Selfdrive | Superapp's marketing agent on the Max plan, which markets web apps and iOS apps after launch. |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the best Codex alternative in 2026?**

Superapp for non-coders who want a shipped app. For developers, Claude Code is the closest agent, Gemini CLI the best free option and GitHub Copilot the best fit for GitHub teams.

**Is Codex free?**

OpenAI says Codex is included in ChatGPT Free with limited access. Go costs $8 a month and Plus $20.

**Is Claude Code better than Codex?**

Both are strong repository-wide agents. Many developers prefer Claude Code for large refactors and Codex for cloud tasks and pull requests; try both on your codebase.

**What is the best free Codex alternative?**

Gemini CLI, with 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day on a personal Google account, per its README.

**Can Codex use an API key?**

Yes. OpenAI lists Codex in the CLI, SDK or IDE extension on an API key, billed at API pricing, without the cloud features.

**What is the open source alternative to Codex?**

Codex CLI itself is Apache 2.0 licensed. Cline and Gemini CLI are open-source alternatives under the same license.

**Is GitHub Copilot the same as Codex?**

No. Copilot is GitHub's assistant for IDEs and GitHub, from $10 a month. Codex is OpenAI's agent included with ChatGPT.

**Can Codex build an iPhone app?**

Codex can write Swift, but you still need Xcode, signing and App Store submission. Superapp handles those steps for you.

**Which Codex alternative is best for non-programmers?**

Superapp for native Apple apps and web apps, or Lovable for web apps. Neither needs a terminal.

**How much does ChatGPT Pro cost for Codex?**

Pro starts at $100 a month, with $200 and $500 tiers, per OpenAI's pricing docs.

**What is Codex in ChatGPT?**

OpenAI describes Codex in ChatGPT as a command center for agentic coding, usable across ChatGPT, your editor and the terminal.

**Is Codex CLI open source?**

Yes. Its repository is Apache 2.0 licensed, with about 133,800 stars.

**Can Zed run Codex?**

Zed's free plan supports external agents such as Codex CLI with your own keys.

**Which Codex alternative ships an App Store app?**

Superapp, which builds native Swift apps and handles submission on a paid plan.

**Which Codex alternative markets the app?**

Superapp, through Selfdrive on its Max plan, for web apps and iOS apps.

## References

- [Superapp: Pricing](https://superapp.dev/pricing)
- [Superapp: Web app builder](https://superapp.dev/web-app-builder)
- [Superapp: Selfdrive](https://superapp.dev/selfdrive)
- [OpenAI: ChatGPT and Codex pricing](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/pricing)
- [Claude: Pricing](https://claude.com/pricing)
- [Gemini CLI: GitHub repository](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli)
- [GitHub: Copilot plans](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans)
- [Cursor: Pricing](https://cursor.com/pricing)
- [Devin: Pricing](https://devin.ai/pricing)
- [Cline: GitHub repository](https://github.com/cline/cline)
- [Zed: Pricing](https://zed.dev/pricing)
- [Replit: Pricing](https://replit.com/pricing)
- [Lovable: Plans and credits](https://docs.lovable.dev/introduction/plans-and-credits)
- [OpenAI: Codex CLI repository](https://github.com/openai/codex)
- [Superapp: Codex pricing](https://superapp.dev/blog/codex-pricing)
- [Superapp: Best Claude Code alternatives](https://superapp.dev/blog/best-claude-code-alternatives)
- [Superapp: Homepage](https://superapp.dev/)
- [Superapp: Product page](https://superapp.dev/features)
- [Claude Code: Product page](https://claude.com/product/claude-code)
- [GitHub Copilot: Product page](https://github.com/features/copilot)
- [Cursor: Homepage](https://cursor.com/)
- [Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Homepage](https://devin.ai/)
- [Replit: Homepage](https://replit.com/)
- [Lovable: Homepage](https://lovable.dev/)

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