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AI Coding Usage Guides
How to check your usage, how the rate limits actually work, and the best ways to track tokens and cost for every major AI coding assistant on macOS — from one indie dev who got tired of surprise lockouts.
Claude Code
Track Claude CodeHow to Check Claude Code Usage
CLI, dashboard, and real-time ways to monitor Claude Code usage.
Claude Code Rate Limits Explained
The 5-hour rolling window, Pro vs Max limits, and hitting the cap.
How to Avoid Claude Code Rate Limits
7 strategies to stay productive without hitting the wall.
How Long Does the Rate Limit Last?
Typical wait times and how to know when you can code again.
How Much Does Claude Code Cost?
Real usage data on Pro vs Max pricing and hidden costs.
Best Claude Code Usage Trackers
The top ways to monitor Claude Code usage on macOS, ranked.
Claude Code vs Cursor Rate Limits
Side-by-side limits, pricing, and which tool hits harder.
Codex
Track CodexHow to Check Codex Usage
Monitor Codex token consumption and rate-limit status in real time.
Codex Rate Limits Explained
The rolling 5-hour window, weekly cap, and the token-based rate card.
Best Codex Usage Trackers
The best ways to track Codex tokens, the 5-hour window, and weekly cap.
How Much Does Codex Cost?
Codex pricing — ChatGPT tiers, the token-based rate card, and API costs.
GitHub Copilot
Track GitHub CopilotHow to Check GitHub Copilot Usage
Track completions, chat requests, premium model quota, and the monthly cap.
GitHub Copilot Rate Limits Explained
Free vs Pro vs Business limits and premium model multipliers.
Best Copilot Usage Trackers
The ways to track Copilot premium requests, quota, and cost.
How Much Does GitHub Copilot Cost?
Copilot pricing — Free, Pro, Pro+, Business, and the June 2026 AI Credits change.
Cursor
Track CursorHow to Check Cursor Usage
Track fast vs slow requests, the monthly quota, and premium usage.
Cursor Rate Limits Explained
Fast vs slow requests, the 500/month Pro cap, and how slow mode feels.
Best Cursor Usage Trackers
The ways to monitor Cursor requests, quota, and premium usage on macOS.
How Much Does Cursor Cost?
Cursor pricing — Pro, Pro+, Ultra, Business, and included-credit overages.
Gemini CLI
Track Gemini CLIHow to Check Gemini Usage
Monitor Gemini CLI requests-per-minute, daily quota, and token use.
Gemini Rate Limits Explained
Free vs Tier 1 quotas, RPM and RPD caps, and the 1M token context.
Best Gemini Usage Trackers
The ways to track Gemini CLI requests, quota, and tokens on macOS.
How Much Does Gemini Cost?
Gemini pricing — free CLI tier, Code Assist plans, and API per-token rates.
opencode
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Claude Code vs Codex
Rate limits, pricing, and which agentic coding tool to use.
Codex vs Cursor
Token windows vs included credits, pricing, and best fit.
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot
Two IDE assistants compared: request models, pricing, and which to pick.
Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot
Agentic CLI vs IDE assistant — limits, pricing, and best use cases.
Gemini CLI vs Claude Code
Quota models, context windows, pricing, and which terminal agent wins.
Claude Code vs Cursor Rate Limits
Side-by-side limits, pricing, and which tool hits harder.