I currently use Codex and DeepSeek almost every day, and they already cover most of what I need. I’m not a professional developer, but I build a lot of personal tools and small apps that I actually use. For example: A personal app to organize different parts of my life, research workflows for topics I’m interested in, slide creation tool, personal expense tracking using Gmail data, small apps for a handheld gaming system entertainment, various automations and tools for specific personal needs, building a more sloppier but cheaper app that I used to pay monthly subscription for, etc.My usage is quite broad, but it’s mostly focused on building useful things for myself rather than maintaining a massive production codebase. So far, Codex plus DeepSeek feels more than sufficient. But with all the attention around Claude Code and the Max plan, I’m wondering whether I’m missing a genuinely different capability or workflow. For people with a similar profile, what does Claude Code do significantly better for you? What are you building with it, and what makes the Max subscription worth it? submitted by /u/xiboba
Originally posted by u/xiboba on r/ClaudeCode