Codex CLI vs Gemini CLI
Side-by-side comparison with live GitHub signals. Last updated May 26, 2026.
| Metric | Codex CLI | Gemini CLI |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 85.8K | 104.6K |
| Contributors | 454 | 446 |
| Last Commit | May 26, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| Open Issues | 5149 | 1528 |
| License | open-source | open-source |
| Pricing | open-source | open-source |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | agents | agents |
| Trending | No | No |
Shared Tags
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Only in Codex CLI
openaisandbox
Only in Gemini CLI
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About Codex CLI
Codex is OpenAI's official lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal. It can write code, fix bugs, execute shell commands, and work across your entire codebase. Uses sandboxed execution for safety and supports multi-turn conversations with full project context.
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Gemini CLI brings the power of Google's Gemini models directly into your terminal. An open-source coding agent that handles code generation, file editing, shell commands, and multi-turn conversations with full context of your codebase. Supports MCP tool integration, Google Search grounding, and works with Gemini's massive context window.
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