codex vs gemini-cli
Two agents that both cover coding.
| codex | gemini-cli | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 133,436 | 108,746 |
| In stacks | 15 | 1 |
| Tasks | coding | coding, devops, research, multi-agent |
| Last update | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Install | — | — |
| Source | Repository | Repository |
How to choose
- Both are agents that cover coding.
- codex leads on stars (133,436 to 108,746, 1.2×).
- gemini-cli also covers devops, research, multi-agent.
- Both appear in one stack: Munder Difflin office of coding-agent clones running Codex and Gemini CLI in parallel.
- codex was updated more recently.
Numbers are a snapshot from 2026-11-06. Check each repository before you commit.