Warp vs Ghostty

Ghostty is a fast, native, open-source terminal focused on speed and simplicity. Warp layers AI and a block UI on top but is proprietary. If raw performance and openness matter most, Ghostty; if you want batteries-included AI, Warp.

At a glance

Feature	Warp	Ghostty
Platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows	macOS, Linux
Price	Freemium	Free
Open source	No	Yes
License	Proprietary	MIT
Built for AI agents	Yes	No
Multi-agent orchestration	No	No
Built-in SSH	Yes	Yes
Splits / panes	Yes	Yes
GPU acceleration	Yes	Yes
Persistent sessions	No	No
MCP support	Yes	No
Scripting SDK / API	No	No

When to choose Warp

You want built-in AI features and a block-based command UI in a polished package.

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

When to choose Ghostty

You want a fast, native, open-source terminal with minimal configuration and no account.

Ghostty strengths

• Very fast GPU-accelerated, native rendering
• Sensible defaults with minimal configuration
• Native splits and tabs

How Agents UI compares

If your work centers on AI coding agents, it's worth weighing a third option. Agents UI is an open-source macOS terminal built specifically to run agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI — with multi-agent orchestration, SSH, and a Python SDK in one workspace. See Agents UI vs Warp, or explore the best terminals for multi-agent workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is Warp better than Ghostty?

Ghostty is a fast, native, open-source terminal focused on speed and simplicity. Warp layers AI and a block UI on top but is proprietary. If raw performance and openness matter most, Ghostty; if you want batteries-included AI, Warp.

When should I choose Warp?

You want built-in AI features and a block-based command UI in a polished package.

When should I choose Ghostty?

You want a fast, native, open-source terminal with minimal configuration and no account.