Which is more popular, Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?

Codex has more GitHub stars (127,411 vs 28,242).

Which is more actively developed, Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?

Codex had more commits in the last 90 days (3,730 vs 3,485).

Should I use Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?

Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Both are open source, so trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.

Codex vs QwenLM/qwen-code

Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools

Codexopen-source

Lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal

QwenLM/qwen-codeopen-source

An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal.

Metrics

	Codex	QwenLM/qwen-code
Stars	127.4k	28.2k
Star velocity /mo	9.5k	2.4k
Commits (90d)	3.7k	3.5k
Releases (6m)	10	10
Overall score	0.9477170428079889	0.8931397641623763

Pros

+Runs locally on your machine, providing better privacy and control over your code
+Seamless integration with existing ChatGPT subscriptions without requiring separate API setup
+Multiple deployment options including CLI, IDE extensions, desktop app, and web access

Cons

-Requires ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription or separate API key setup for full functionality
-Limited documentation suggests the tool may still be in early development stages

Use Cases

•Terminal-based coding assistance for developers who prefer command-line workflows
•Local AI code generation and debugging while maintaining code privacy
•Integrated development workflow across multiple environments (terminal, IDE, desktop)

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FAQ

Which is more popular, Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?: Codex has more GitHub stars (127,411 vs 28,242).
Which is more actively developed, Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?: Codex had more commits in the last 90 days (3,730 vs 3,485).
Should I use Codex or QwenLM/qwen-code?: Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Both are open source, so trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.