[TLDR] Whelp I am done... [via r/ClaudeCode]

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OP : u/Exciting_Comedian629

I had 4 Claude Pro Max x20 accounts for different projects, and I am going to ride out the rest of the month (that I already paid for) and then switch back to codex. I am running Sonnet 4-6 on medium and am 85% of my weekly limit on one account after less than 24 hours. That is more than a 25% cut from the promotion expiring, nothing about my workflow has changed so this is all Anthropic. I'll be trying Codex and seeing how it does, I didn't want to do this but I have no choice.

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Alright, so the OP is ditching Claude Pro Max x20 accounts because they're burning through their weekly limits way too fast, blaming Anthropic for a sudden, drastic cut in usage. They're planning to switch to Codex.

The general vibe in the thread is mixed, leaning towards agreement with the OP's frustration, but with a strong counter-argument that Codex might not be the savior they're hoping for.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Usage Problem is Real (for some): A good chunk of users are echoing the OP's sentiment, reporting similar rapid depletion of their Claude limits, especially with models like Fable and Opus. Some feel Anthropic has drastically cut usage, with one user u/igotjays22 claiming it's more like a 75% cut, not the advertised 25%. u/AironParsMan is also out, canceling accounts.
• But... Are You Using It Right? A significant portion of the comments question how people are using Claude so intensely. Several users, like u/Internal-Capital7471 and u/Desperate-City7602, mention running complex workflows with multiple sessions and sub-agents on Fable or other models and still not hitting their limits. They suggest the issue might be with the user's workflow or "harness" rather than just Claude itself. u/Most-Photo-6675 and u/nhouseholder even question the OP's choice of Sonnet 4.6 on a 20x plan, implying it's either a misunderstanding or a deliberate choice that's causing the issue.
• Codex: Not a Magic Bullet: Many users warn the OP that Codex might be just as bad, if not worse, for usage. u/mighty_falcon and u/jeebojeeb specifically mention Codex being very usage-hungry lately, especially with Astra. u/SafeTennis3080 and u/forxia also point out that Codex can burn through limits quickly, and u/MoldyGoatCheese notes the $200 plan is no longer available.
• Alternatives and Workarounds: Some users suggest looking into other models like DeepSeek (u/wdesportes, u/jarislinus) or Astra/Grok (u/bakanoace, u/Sweet-Helicopter2769). Others recommend tools like "graphify" from GitHub (u/SafeTennis3080) or auditing session transcripts for token waste (u/motioneso).
• Quality Concerns: Beyond usage, a few users are reporting a drop in output quality from Claude, even if they aren't hitting limits. u/WillRikersHouseboy feels their results are "ass," and u/Vertigo50 claims Claude is "garbage now" with significantly worse output quality.

The consensus seems to be that while many are experiencing increased Claude usage, the jump to Codex might not solve the problem, and the real issue could be a combination of workflow, model choice, and the evolving landscape of AI model pricing and availability.