
Warp
Modern terminal built around command blocks and AI coding agents, now open source.
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About Warp
Warp is a terminal written in Rust that rethinks the interface: each command and its output form a block you can copy, share or search, and the input area behaves like a text editor with mouse selection and multi-line editing. Its main focus is now AI: Warp's agents can run commands, edit code and work across files, and the company positions the product as an agentic development environment, with a separate platform for running fleets of coding agents. Other features include completions for hundreds of tools, saved workflows, team sharing of commands and a built-in file editor. Warp runs on macOS, Windows and Linux and has been open-sourced under the AGPL licence. The terminal is free, while paid plans add monthly AI usage credits and team features. Some developers dislike the heavy AI emphasis and the account features, and it differs enough from a classic terminal that some shell setups need adjusting.
Best for: Developers who want AI agents and an editor-like command line in one terminal.
Pros and cons
What works
- Command blocks and editor-style input
- Built-in AI agents that can run commands and edit code
- Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux
Why people leave
- AI features dominate the product and need paid credits for heavy use
- Behaves differently from classic terminals, which can break some setups
- Heavier than minimal terminals
Top Warp alternatives
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Wave Terminal66.5Open-source terminal with AI, file previews and widgets in a block layout.
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iTerm262.6Classic, mature Mac terminal without the AI-first approach.
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Ghostty59.6Fast, native and traditional, for people who want no built-in AI.
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WezTerm57.2Highly scriptable cross-platform terminal with a built-in multiplexer.
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Windows Terminal55.3Free default on Windows with tabs, panes and WSL profiles.
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Warp: common questions
Is Warp free?
Warp has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: $0/month (checked on Warp's own site).
Is Warp open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at warpdotdev/warp.
What platforms does Warp run on?
Warp is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Warp?
The highest-ranked Warp alternatives right now are Wave Terminal, iTerm2 and Ghostty. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.