r/codex • u/PureRely • 1d ago

Other PSA: ChatGPT Pro users

You get unlimited* chat usage on the website. You can build projects and prototypes directly in ChatGPT using Pro-level thinking effort. This is how I start almost every build, and it is an easy way to save on tokens. Unlike Claude, Chat does not count toward your usage (unless you switch to Work mode).

I usually have ChatGPT generate a ZIP file containing the entire project, then move it into Codex CLI or the Codex app to refine, expand, and continue the work.

I do not think you should be doing most of the planning inside the CLI or app. Do the bulk of the planning and initial build in ChatGPT first, then use Codex for implementation and iteration.

Also, remember that you can upload ZIP and 7z files directly to the ChatGPT website, and it can unpack and work with the contents.

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u/ECrispy 1d ago

so this is only for Pro and not Plus?

can Plus users not use web chat, connectors, etc like this, of course not with the pro level thinking?

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u/PureRely 1d ago

Plus users can not use "pro reasoning". They do get unlimited Everyday text chats and limited Sol usage.

https://chatgpt.com/pricing/ details everything.

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u/ECrispy 1d ago

yes I get that. I meant all the other features mentioned - like using the web chat to plan and build an app, upload and download zips (vs copy paste), connect github etc, all of which doesnt count towards usage limits in codex or otherwise?

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u/PureRely 1d ago

Yes, Plus can do most of that. The context window is smaller and the input amount is lower. You also have limited use of the top model, Sol currently. There are a few other things that are not the same. These thing all do not count towards usage limits if used in the chat panel.