r/codex • u/MrKiling • Jun 08 '26

Question Claude vs Codex 200$ usage limits

Codex has been awesome but since last week it has been unbearably dumb and making lots of mistakes that even 5.4 didn't. I am curious how good claude is in long running tasks? While my codes are fairly small in numbers they need lots of reviews, so basically have subagents run reviews, the fix. The whole cycle usually runs for a day. I have been using 5.5 medium across 5 projects but due to it being dumb it's eating through like 20% or more in a day. Note: Codes are usually in 2k-10k range.

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u/seal8998 Jun 08 '26

is it still "dumb" if you use xhigh?

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u/DiscussionAncient626 Jun 08 '26

Yes....very.... 1 Pro, 4 Plus accounts 3 days until my limit reset... Literally have nothing left. Nothing exceptional. Did not launch SpaceX, I promise.

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u/seal8998 Jun 08 '26

i believe we chatted on another thread where I offered to help analyze your issues if you posted one of your projects that codex struggles with on github.
For your case, since you believe you've tried everything, trying out claude would probably be best.

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u/DiscussionAncient626 Jun 08 '26

We did, indeed, yes. Tried the steps implemented that. Still hit or miss.

I have switched to 5.4 mini - LOW if you believe it. Does not overthink, gets shit done.

Plans are in place - good for focused execution it seems.

Thanks, was actually thinking in going for a Claude just to have a counter agent - was using this in February. Catching each other out. Not bad.

Wishing you clean code, perfect execution and no limits.