Wave Terminal replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseApache-2.0
runson your machine
installInstall the signed desktop package for macOS, Windows, or Linux
enginesOpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Azure OpenAI, Perplexity, custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints, local Ollama/LM Studio/vLLM, and Claude Code integration
dataWorkspace and terminal configuration live under the user's local Wave configuration directory; files stay local or on connected SSH hosts, while AI prompts go to the selected provider unless a local backend is used
setupThe terminal installs normally; AI features require a provider API key or a separately running local model, and remote files require SSH credentials
facts verified 2026-08-10
A modern block terminal with workspaces and AI, minus the account requirement.
the verdict →all Warp alternatives →
Repos, terminals, previews and remote files in one window; agents are just commands.
the catchWave combines terminals, files, and previews, but it lacks Uncircle’s checked-in project stack definitions, status dashboard, and automatic process restart.
the verdict →all Uncircle alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $216/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list