Warp
Warp is a Rust-based terminal turned agentic dev environment with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI support. See 2026 pricing from free to $200/month.
About Warp
Warp is an intelligent, Rust-based terminal in the Coding & Development category that combines a modern command-line UI with built-in AI agents and team knowledge sharing.
What is Warp (2026 update)
Warp replaces the plain terminal window with command blocks, search, completions, and codebase indexing, then layers AI agents on top so you can run coding tasks directly from the command line instead of switching to a separate assistant. It targets individual developers who want a faster terminal and teams that want shared AI usage, collaboration, and governance around how agents touch their codebase.
What is new in 2026
Warp repositions itself in 2026 as an agentic development environment. In April 2026 it added universal agent support, giving first-class integration inside the terminal for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode, each running in its own vertical-tab pane with a status badge showing whether the agent is thinking, blocked on a permission prompt, or done, plus code review and mobile remote access. Warp also launched Oz, a cloud orchestrator for background Cloud Agents that run in containerized environments triggered by webhooks, schedules, or chat, useful for autonomous bug-fix runs or drafting a pull request when an exception is reported. The client’s source code is now public, dual-licensed MIT (for the warpui and warpui_core UI crates) and AGPL v3 for the rest, opening the door for community contributions and support for open models like Kimi, MiniMax, and Qwen.
Key features
- Rust-based, GPU-accelerated terminal with command blocks and fast search
- Universal agent support: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode in one terminal
- Cloud Agents (Oz) that run autonomously in containerized environments
- Multi-model AI access across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google models
- Bring-your-own-key (BYOK) option on paid plans
- Warp Drive for team collaboration and shared knowledge
- Codebase indexing to give agents project context
Pricing in 2026
Warp’s Free plan includes the core terminal, Warp Agent CLI access, and limited cloud agent and Warp Drive access, with AI credits reported at 150 per month for the first two months and 75 per month after that. The Build plan is $20/month ($18/month billed annually) and includes 1,500 monthly credits, equal to about $20 of agent usage at API rates, plus BYOK support. The Max plan is $200/month ($180/month annually) with 18,000 monthly credits, 12 times the Build allowance. For teams, Business is $50/user/month ($45/user/month annually) with 1,500 credits per seat, SSO, and zero data retention controls, for up to 25 seats, and Enterprise is custom-priced with unlimited seats and self-hosted options.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Core terminal, Agent CLI access, limited cloud agents, limited Warp Drive |
| Build | $20/month ($18/month annual) | 1,500 monthly credits (~$20 of usage), full agent access, BYOK, unlimited Warp Drive |
| Max | $200/month ($180/month annual) | 18,000 monthly credits, all Build features |
| Business | $50/user/month ($45/user/month annual) | 1,500 credits/seat, up to 25 seats, SSO, zero data retention |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited seats, custom credit pools, self-hosted options, dedicated account manager |
Who should use it
Warp fits developers who already use terminal-based AI agents like Claude Code or Codex and want them managed in one interface with status tracking, rather than juggling separate terminal tabs. It also suits engineering teams that want shared credits, SSO, and data retention controls around AI usage across the org.
Limitations and alternatives
Warp’s paid tiers are priced around AI credit consumption rather than flat seat pricing alone, so a team running many autonomous Cloud Agent jobs can burn through credits faster than expected, and the Free plan’s credit allowance drops from 150 to 75 per month after the first two months. Business is capped at 25 seats, so larger teams need the custom Enterprise tier.
If you want a terminal without the AI agent layer, standard terminals like iTerm2 or the built-in system terminal remain simpler alternatives, and if your priority is the coding agent itself rather than the terminal shell, using Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI directly outside Warp is also an option.
Frequently asked questions
Is Warp terminal free?
Yes, Warp has a free plan with the core terminal, Agent CLI access, and limited cloud agent and Warp Drive access. AI credits on the free plan drop from 150/month in the first two months to 75/month afterward.
How much does Warp cost in 2026?
Warp's Build plan is $20/month ($18/month billed annually) with 1,500 monthly AI credits. Max is $200/month with 18,000 credits, Business is $50/user/month for teams up to 25 seats, and Enterprise is custom priced.
What AI agents does Warp support?
Warp added universal agent support in April 2026, integrating Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode directly in the terminal, plus its own cloud orchestrator called Oz for background agents.
What are alternatives to Warp?
iTerm2 or your system's default terminal are simpler alternatives if you do not need built-in AI agents. If you want the coding agent without the terminal replacement, using Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI directly is also an option.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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