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iTerm2 vs Warp: which one to pick in 2026?
Warp if you want AI in the terminal. iTerm2 if you want a stable, local-only terminal.
What each does better
iTerm2
In my stack
Better at: Split panes, history search, configurable profiles, perfect shell integration
Worse at: Interface a bit dated compared to Warp, no built-in AI
Based on my iTerm2 review
Warp
Competitor
Better at: Built-in AI, modern UI, editable command blocks, collaboration
Worse at: Requires an account (data sent to the cloud), less deep customization
Compared from my iTerm2 review
My verdict
Warp if you want AI in the terminal. iTerm2 if you want a stable, local-only terminal.
My rating
iTerm2
I only rate the tools I really use. Warp is not in my stack, so it has no rating here.
Pricing
iTerm2
€0
Entry price
Warp
No pricing sheet on my side: I do not use it day to day, so I do not put a price on it here.
Compatibility
iTerm2
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