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Warp
Modern terminal with editor-like input.
What it is
Warp is a terminal that behaves more like an editor: block-based output, a real text input, and AI assistance for commands. Grouping each command and its output into a block makes long sessions easier to read and share, and the input behaves like a normal text field. In exchange you are running a specific client rather than the shell-agnostic terminal you already know.
Warp pricing
Warp publishes 4 plans. Paid tiers start at $20/mo billed annually, and a free tier is listed alongside them.
| Plan | Price | What the vendor’s page says |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Free $0: terminal, agent CLI, limited cloud features, bring your own inference |
| Build | $20/mo billed annually | Build $20/month or $18 annually: 1,500 credits, OpenAI and Anthropic models |
| Business | $50/user/mo billed annually | Business $50/user/month or $45 annually: up to 25 seats, SAML SSO; Enterprise custom, self-hosted option |
| Max | $200/mo billed annually | Max $200/month or $180 annually: 18,000 credits |
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-08. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source
Key features
Block-based output
Groups each command with its output so results can be navigated and shared.
Modern text input
Edits the command line like a text editor, with selection and cursor movement.
Command suggestions
Suggests and explains commands from history and documentation.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Command editing that does not fight you
- Output grouped into blocks you can copy
- AI help for forgotten flags
Where it falls short
- Account requirement bothers some users
- Heavier than a traditional terminal
- AI features sit behind paid tiers
Who it is for
Developers who spend hours in a terminal and want modern editing.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Warp if
- Developers who want a modern terminal with an agent CLI for free and can bring their own AI inference
- People who use AI in the terminal daily: Build is $20/month ($18 annually) with 1,500 credits and OpenAI/Anthropic models
- Teams under 25 seats that need SAML SSO and data controls: Business $50/user/month
Skip it if
- You only want a terminal, not an AI agent — the paid tiers are about AI credits
- Your usage is heavy: Max is $200/month for 18,000 credits
- You need more than 25 seats or self-hosting; that is Enterprise
Our verdict
A real improvement on the default terminal. The account requirement is the main objection people raise.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warp terminal free?
- Yes, Warp has a free plan with the terminal and its agent CLI, with limited AI usage unless you bring your own model access. Build costs $20 a month ($18 billed annually) for 1,500 AI credits, Max is $200 a month for 18,000 credits, and Business is $50 per user per month with SSO for teams up to 25 seats.
- How much does Warp cost?
- Warp publishes 4 plans: Free at $0/mo, Build at $20/mo billed annually, Business at $50/user/mo billed annually, Max at $200/mo billed annually. Every figure is read from the vendor's own pricing page; the pricing section above shows the source sentence for each tier.
- Does Warp have a free plan?
- Yes. Warp offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
- Who is Warp best for?
- Developers who spend hours in a terminal and want modern editing.
- What are the main drawbacks of Warp?
- The trade-offs we noted: Account requirement bothers some users; Heavier than a traditional terminal; AI features sit behind paid tiers.
- When should you not use Warp?
- Skip Warp if: You only want a terminal, not an AI agent — the paid tiers are about AI credits; Your usage is heavy: Max is $200/month for 18,000 credits; You need more than 25 seats or self-hosting; that is Enterprise.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- Warp — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: Free $0: terminal, agent CLI, limited cloud features, bring your own inference, Build $20/month or $18 annually: 1,500 credits, OpenAI and Anthropic models, Max $200/month or $180 annually: 18,000 credits, Business $50/user/month or $45 annually: up to 25 seats, SAML SSO; Enterprise custom, self-hosted option
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change.
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