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Warp pricing, use cases, and first steps

Warp is a modern terminal for Mac, Windows, and Linux, with built-in AI agents. You describe a task in plain language; the agent writes code, runs commands, and asks for approval depending on the autonomy level you choose. Paid plans include an agent usage budget.

Warp has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Build, $20 per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

WarpA terminal with AI agents that code and run commands for you
Vendor
Warp (United States)
Free plan
Yes
Recommended plan
Build, $20 per month
In the European Union
Partly available
Page checked on
October 21, 2026

What Warp does

Who it’s for: developers and admins who live in the terminal.

Agents in the terminal

The agent writes and runs for you.

Adjustable autonomy

From step-by-step approval to full autonomy.

Modern terminal

Editor-like input, output blocks.

Also

  • Team sharing

Warp pricing

Monthly prices. Yearly: Build $18, Max $180, Business $45 a month.

PlanPriceWho it’s for
Build Recommended to start$20 per monthDevelopers
Max$200 per monthHeavy use
Business$50 per user per monthTeams up to 25 seats
EnterpriseCustom pricingLarge organizations

What the free plan includes

Free: terminal and an agent trial.

Nova’s advice

Build is enough for daily use. Max is for running agents for long stretches.

A first try, in 15 minutes

Your data. Agent requests go through online AI models. Data controls are configurable, centralized on Business.

What it does less well

  • Usage beyond the included budget costs more.
  • Built for developers.
Give the agent a small taskWarp
  1. Open a project in Warp.
  2. Describe the task.
  3. Approve the proposed commands.
  4. Review the result.

The prompt to copy

Find out why the tests fail and suggest a fix.

Alternatives to Warp

Claude Code

Coding agent in the terminal, by Anthropic.

Codex

OpenAI’s coding agent.

In the same family: build a tool

Frequently asked questions about Warp

How much does Warp cost?

Build: $20 per month; Max: $200 per month; Business: $50 per user per month; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

Can you use Warp for free?

Yes. Free: terminal and an agent trial.

What happens to my data with Warp?

Agent requests go through online AI models. Data controls are configurable, centralized on Business.

What are the alternatives to Warp?

Claude Code: Coding agent in the terminal, by Anthropic. Codex: OpenAI’s coding agent.

Official pages consulted

Page checked on October 21, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.