Agents UI
Both are modern terminals with AI ambitions, but they aim at different jobs. Warp is a polished, cross-platform, proprietary terminal with AI command assistance. Agents UI is open source and purpose-built to run and orchestrate full coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, with SSH and file editing in the same workspace.
At a glance
| Feature | Agents UI | Warp |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| Price | Free | Freemium |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Built for AI agents | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-agent orchestration | Yes | No |
| Built-in SSH | Yes | Yes |
| Splits / panes | Yes | Yes |
| GPU acceleration | No | Yes |
| Persistent sessions | Yes | No |
| MCP support | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting SDK / API | Yes | No |
When to choose Agents UI
You want to run multiple coding agents side by side, orchestrate a goal across sessions, and keep everything local and open source on macOS.
Agents UI strengths
- Purpose-built to run agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI side by side
- Orchestrate mode turns one goal into tasks dispatched across multiple sessions
- Built-in SSH host management, file transfer, and port forwarding
- Python SDK and MCP tools so agents can take real workspace actions
When to choose Warp
You want a cross-platform terminal with lightweight AI command suggestions and a block-based UI, and proprietary software is acceptable.
Warp strengths
- Fast GPU-accelerated rendering written in Rust
- Block-based command UI and built-in AI command assistance
- Cross-platform across macOS, Linux, and Windows
Frequently asked questions
Is Agents UI better than Warp?
Both are modern terminals with AI ambitions, but they aim at different jobs. Warp is a polished, cross-platform, proprietary terminal with AI command assistance. Agents UI is open source and purpose-built to run and orchestrate full coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, with SSH and file editing in the same workspace.
When should I choose Agents UI?
You want to run multiple coding agents side by side, orchestrate a goal across sessions, and keep everything local and open source on macOS.
When should I choose Warp?
You want a cross-platform terminal with lightweight AI command suggestions and a block-based UI, and proprietary software is acceptable.