Claude Max users debate whether to add Codex Pro, GLM 5.2 or Kimi K3 for coding
tinker_20 · reddit · 2026-08-04
A Reddit user asks which subscription LLM to pair with Claude Max for planning and implementation in Claude Code, weighing higher-tier Claude access against options like Codex Pro, GLM 5.2, and Kimi K3.
The thread is essentially about keeping costs low while covering different strengths across coding workflows.
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