WaveTerm
Enhance your terminal with AI, file previews, and web browsing. Available on MacOS, Linux, and Windows.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/wavetermdev/waveterm or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $55/mo ($660/yr) in subscriptions
WaveTerm FAQ
Common questions
Is WaveTerm free and open source?+
WaveTerm is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Enhance your terminal with AI, file previews, and web browsing. Available on MacOS, Linux, and Windows.
What paid software does WaveTerm replace?+
WaveTerm serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: SoloTerm, Terminal, Warp, saving up to $55/month ($660/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up WaveTerm?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/wavetermdev/waveterm or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with WaveTerm?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.