Guide · verified July 2026
Best apps to run Codex CLI and Claude Code together (2026)
If you pay for both OpenAI (Codex) and Anthropic (Claude Code), you eventually want one surface — not two terminal tabs and two mental contexts. Cross-vendor support is surprisingly rare. This list covers every credible option we could verify in July 2026, with honest tradeoffs. We built Aiola and disclose that; the others get fair treatment too.
Why this list is short
First-party tools (Claude Code Desktop, Codex Desktop, Cursor) manage their own agent — not each other's. Free GUIs like opcode are Claude-only. Warp is a terminal, not a cross-vendor project manager. The five entries below are the tools that actually run both Codex CLI and Claude Code from one app today or with clear community support.
The list
Aiola — Five CLIs including Codex and Claude Code, plus ops layer
Best for: Operators running multiple repos who want Codex and Claude Code alongside Cursor, Grok CLI, and OpenCode
Pros: Runs Claude Code and Codex in parallel with Cursor, Grok CLI, and OpenCode from one desktop GUI. Git worktrees per thread, queued turns, cron-style automations on your existing subscriptions, analytics, app logs, feedback, tasks, and central cross-project view. macOS and Windows. Local-first.
Cons: Commercial — 7-day free trial, no free plan; Pro from $24/mo. No Linux build. GUI Lifetime is available as a one-time purchase. Disclosure: this is our product.
Verdict: Strongest fit when cross-vendor orchestration and the ops layer matter as much as running both CLIs.
Download AiolaConductor — Free macOS app for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor
Best for: Mac users who want both CLIs at zero cost in a polished GUI
Pros: Free desktop app running Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor in parallel. Clean session management and strong community (verified July 2026).
Cons: macOS only — no Windows or Linux. No Grok CLI or OpenCode. No automations, analytics, app logs, or feedback ops layer.
Verdict: Best free Mac-only option for Codex + Claude Code + Cursor together.
Aiola vs Conductor →Nimbalyst — Free cross-platform GUI with iOS companion
Best for: Developers who want Codex and Claude Code on Mac, Windows, or Linux with phone access
Pros: Free on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Runs Codex and Claude Code plus OpenCode and Copilot. iOS companion ships today (verified July 2026).
Cons: No Cursor or Grok CLI. No automations, analytics, app logs, or feedback ops layer.
Verdict: Excellent free pick when you need Linux or iOS and only Codex + Claude Code (plus OpenCode/Copilot).
Aiola vs Nimbalyst →Vibe Kanban — Open-source kanban for 10+ coding-agent CLIs
Best for: People who want a board-style workflow and broad CLI support at zero cost
Pros: Supports 10+ CLIs including Claude Code and Codex. Popular open-source kanban (~27k GitHub stars). Cross-platform (verified July 2026).
Cons: Parent company shut down in 2026 — community-maintained, so long-term support is uncertain. Board-first; no automations, analytics, or ops layer. No Cursor or Grok CLI called out explicitly.
Verdict: Worth trying if you want OSS breadth and accept maintenance risk — see our Vibe Kanban alternative page for migration context.
Aiola vs Vibe Kanban →Omnara — Mobile, web, and desktop for Claude Code and Codex
Best for: Kicking off or monitoring Codex and Claude Code from phone, web, or desktop
Pros: Core strength is mobile + web access to Claude Code and Codex. Desktop client available. Pro around $9/month (verified July 2026).
Cons: No Cursor, Grok CLI, or OpenCode. Less depth for multi-project desktop ops — no automations, analytics, or app-logs layer comparable to Aiola.
Verdict: Best when mobile access to two CLIs is the main gap and desktop orchestration is secondary.
Aiola vs Omnara →Quick comparison
Platform and feature details verified July 2026.
FAQ
Can I run Codex CLI and Claude Code in the same app?
Yes, but only a handful of tools do it natively. Aiola, Conductor (Mac only), Nimbalyst, Vibe Kanban, and Omnara all support both Claude Code and Codex in one interface (verified July 2026). Most Claude-only GUIs like opcode do not.
Why is cross-vendor orchestration rare?
Anthropic and OpenAI each ship first-party surfaces for their own agents. Third-party tools must integrate two different CLIs, auth flows, and session models — which is why many GUIs pick one vendor. Cross-vendor is structurally harder but valuable when you already pay for both subscriptions.
Do I need separate subscriptions for Codex and Claude Code?
Yes. Every app on this list orchestrates CLIs you already subscribe to — ChatGPT/Codex access through OpenAI and Claude Code through Anthropic. None of these tools resell compute or replace your subscriptions.
What is the best free app to run both together?
On Mac, Conductor is the polished free default. On Windows or Linux, Nimbalyst is free and runs both. Vibe Kanban is free OSS with broader CLI support but uncertain maintenance after its parent company shut down (verified July 2026).
Should I use separate terminals instead?
Separate terminals work fine for one repo each. The apps here matter when you want one window, persisted sessions, worktrees, automations, or a portfolio-wide view across many repos.
Run both CLIs from one desktop app
Aiola orchestrates Claude Code and Codex alongside Cursor, Grok CLI, and OpenCode — with automations, analytics, and a central cross-project view. 7-day free trial on macOS and Windows.