coding agents

Claude Code is a terminal-first AI coding agent for real repos, not a no-code builder. Strong on refactors, tests, and GitHub workflows, but best for builders who already live in code and can manage usage limits.

Claude Code is a terminal-native AI coding agent for builders who want real repo-level help, not just chat-based code snippets. Strong for scoped implementation and debugging, but pricey and still review-heavy.

OpenAI Codex is a serious coding agent for builders who want parallel task handling, long-running workflows, and tighter ChatGPT integration, but pricing and trust require care.