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Indie alternatives to Warp
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Warp does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostty | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Linux |
| iTerm2 | Free | Yes | – | Mac |
| Wave Terminal | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
The alternatives
3. Wave Terminal
Open-source terminal with inline previews and AI
Wave is a terminal that adds file previews, web widgets, remote connections and AI chat alongside the shell.
Free · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Warp?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Ghostty, iTerm2 and Wave Terminal.
Is there an open-source alternative to Warp?
Ghostty, iTerm2 and Wave Terminal are open source.
Which Warp alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Windows: Wave Terminal. On Linux: Ghostty and Wave Terminal.
What makes these alternatives to Warp “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Warp.
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