PaidUsage billing on API
Codex CLI pricing in 2026
Codex CLI is paid. Subscription or usage billing required to get real work done. Here is the breakdown of how you pay, plus cheaper alternatives if it is not the right fit.
How you pay
Free tierNot offered for this tool.
Paid plansPaid plans: Usage billing on API.
Usage / APIUsage or API billing scales with how much you run.
Open sourceNot offered for this tool.
Pricing summary: Usage billing on API. Always confirm current plans on the official site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Codex CLI cost?
Codex CLI is paid: Usage billing on API.
Is Codex CLI free?
Codex CLI does not have a free plan; usage billing on api.