Claude Code vs Codex
Claude Max (was Max 5x) vs ChatGPT Pro 100
Which is better value?
Claude Max (was Max 5x) has the higher AgentMPG estimated value score: 88/100 (rank #1) vs 80/100 for ChatGPT Pro 100 (rank #3). Both cost $100/mo. They run different agents (Claude Code vs Codex), so pick the tool you prefer first, then compare limits. ChatGPT Pro 100 has no crowd burn-rate reports yet, so that score is provisional. Scores are editorial estimates, not measurements; check each vendor page before buying.
Anthropic
Claude Max (was Max 5x)
$100/mo · rank #1 of 18
OpenAI
ChatGPT Pro 100
$100/mo · rank #3 of 18
Provisional score (no crowd data yet)
Side by side
| Claude Max (was Max 5x) | ChatGPT Pro 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100/mo | $100/mo |
| Agent | Claude Code | Codex |
| Value score | 88/100 | 80/100 |
| Official limits | Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them. | Work and Codex allowance doubled on Oct 29, 2026. No 5-hour Codex limit; weekly limits apply. GPT-6 Astra included in Codex allowance. Exact allowance not published. |
| Builders report | Sweet spot for daily Claude Code users. Most report a full workday of Sonnet-driven agent loops before the 5-hour window bites; heavy Opus use hits the weekly cap by day 4–5. | No crowd submissions yet for this plan. Score is a provisional estimate from official limits only. |
| Source | claude.com/pricing verified 2026-11-02 | help.openai.com/en/articles/9793128-about-chatgpt-pro-tiers verified 2026-11-02 |
Note on ChatGPT Pro 100: Exact allowance not published by OpenAI. Heads up: starting in December 2026, OpenAI says Plus, Pro and Business usage will be one token-based allowance shared across ChatGPT and Codex (Instant chat excluded); pool sizes and start day not published yet.
FAQ
- How much do Claude Max (was Max 5x) and ChatGPT Pro 100 cost?
- Claude Max (was Max 5x) costs $100/mo and ChatGPT Pro 100 costs $100/mo (checked 2026-11-02 and 2026-11-02 against https://claude.com/pricing and https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9793128-about-chatgpt-pro-tiers).
- What are the limits on Claude Max (was Max 5x) vs ChatGPT Pro 100?
- Claude Max (was Max 5x): Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them. ChatGPT Pro 100: Work and Codex allowance doubled on Oct 29, 2026. No 5-hour Codex limit; weekly limits apply. GPT-6 Astra included in Codex allowance. Exact allowance not published.
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