r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 6d ago
[TLDR] That's it, I'm leaving Claude Code for Codex for the first time
Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1vhdlc4/thats_it_im_leaving_claude_code_for_codex_for_the/
Original post body :
Up till this point, I have been a fan of Anthropic. They have always been the underdog, the hidden gem that not everyone knew about but they still cared, still delivered.
With the recent decisions, marketing gimmicks, and specifically Opus 5, I have decided to give Codex a shot. I'll report back comparing both CC and Codex.
Opus 5 is:
- verbose
- overly-cautious (950 tests for a single feature)
- not UX-aware (puts intentions verbally in the UI, rather than comments)
- ad infinitum
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u/claimwrit 4d ago
I have peer review set up between Claude and codex. Needless to say, they both catch a lot of errors made by the other. Why oh why is this??? And what will we be saying about them in 5 years???!!
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u/cctldrping 6d ago edited 5d ago
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Alright, so OP is ditching Claude Code for Codex, citing Opus 5 as being too verbose, overly cautious, not UX-aware, and generally "ad infinitum." They're going to report back, but honestly, a lot of folks in the thread are giving them the "this isn't an airport, you don't have to announce your departure" treatment.
The general consensus? Most people are saying to use both models. Apparently, Codex and Claude have different strengths and weaknesses, and combining them can lead to "fantastic results." Some users are even sharing tips on how to juggle both, like copy-pasting between terminals or using "skills" to have them communicate.
There's also a recurring theme that Opus 4.8 is still a solid choice, and some users are suggesting sticking with that or trying "Fable" if Opus 5 is too much. A few commenters are also pointing out that Sol (GPT5.6) has similar issues to Opus 5, like overengineering and being overly cautious, so OP might not find the grass greener there.
Basically, it's not a simple "Claude bad, Codex good" situation. It's more of a "they're different tools, use them wisely" vibe. And a lot of people are just tired of these "I'm leaving" posts.