Which is more popular, Codex or Sweep?

Codex has more GitHub stars (127,691 vs 7,709).

Which is more actively developed, Codex or Sweep?

Codex had more commits in the last 90 days (3,879 vs 0).

Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.

Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools

Sweep has had no commit in 12 months; Codex is actively maintained (3,879 commits in the last 90 days).
Codex is growing faster: +9,427 GitHub stars in the last 30 days vs +4 for Sweep.
Pick Codex for: lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal. Pick Sweep for: sweep: AI coding assistant for JetBrains.

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Lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal

Sweep: AI coding assistant for JetBrains

+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

-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

•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)

Which is more popular, Codex or Sweep?: Codex has more GitHub stars (127,691 vs 7,709).
Which is more actively developed, Codex or Sweep?: Codex had more commits in the last 90 days (3,879 vs 0).
Should I use Codex or Sweep?: Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.