The short answer
Try Lomi if you want an open-source desktop workspace for an existing local CLI agent. It puts a project’s files, editor, terminals, local browser preview and Git view together. On macOS and Linux, Lomi can detect and launch supported coding-agent CLIs from its Agents menu; on Windows, use a regular terminal and start the CLI yourself.
Choose Warp if you want its terminal and integrated agent ecosystem. Warp also has a native code editor, Git diff review, worktree support and third-party CLI integrations. Its broader product line includes cloud software-factory workflows.
Both products are open source. Lomi uses Apache 2.0. Warp’s client repository lists AGPL v3 for most code and MIT for its warpui crates. Both offer a free desktop option. Compare workflow, license and agent access.
How the workflows differ
| Question | Lomi | Warp |
|---|---|---|
| What is the main workspace? | A desktop project workspace for files, editor, terminal panes, local browser preview and Git. | A terminal with a native code editor, agent integrations and connected cloud products. |
| How do you use Claude Code or Codex? | Launch a supported installed CLI from Agents on macOS or Linux. On Windows, launch it manually in a regular Lomi terminal. | Warp documents use of third-party CLI agents from its terminal. Check its current agent docs for the supported setup steps. |
| Where is the local app preview? | Open a local development URL in Lomi’s built-in browser while the app runs in a terminal. | We did not find a comparable local preview in the Warp sources we reviewed. |
| Can you edit and review code? | Edit local files and inspect project Git changes in the same workspace. | A native editor supports LSP and a file tree. The Code Review panel displays diffs and sends review comments to supported agents. |
| How are parallel working trees handled? | Create Git worktrees yourself and open each folder as a separate project. Lomi does not create or coordinate them automatically. | Warp detects Git worktrees for Code Review, codebase context and agent workflows. |
| What is the license? | Apache 2.0. | The client repository lists AGPL v3 for most code; warpui_core and warpui use MIT. |
| Do you need an account? | Local desktop use needs no Lomi account. Sign in separately to any CLI provider you choose. | Desktop setup allows skipping sign-in. Warp Agent CLI has its own account requirement. |
| What does agent access cost? | The Lomi app is free. You bring the CLI, account and model access; provider charges or subscription terms still apply. | A Free plan covers core terminal features. Warp Agent usage and paid-plan allowances are separate; third-party providers retain their own terms. |
Try a Lomi workflow with your current CLI
Keep your CLI installed and signed in, then open a local project in Lomi.
- Open a project folder. Use a Git repository and make a checkpoint before asking an agent to edit files.
- Launch the CLI. On macOS or Linux, choose +, open Agents and select an installed supported tool. If you have just installed a CLI, refresh the available-tool list. On Windows, choose a regular terminal and run the provider’s command manually.
- Keep the local app running. Open another terminal for the development server or test command. When the server prints its localhost URL, open that address in Lomi’s browser.
- Review the diff. Inspect the files and Git changes in Lomi and run your project’s checks before you commit.
For exact provider prerequisites and platform notes, use the Claude Code setup guide, Codex CLI setup guide or the Lomi feature documentation.
When Warp may fit better
Warp’s docs cover built-in agent features, third-party agent CLIs and cloud software factories for running coding agents.
- You want Warp’s own integrated terminal agent and command-line experience.
- You use Warp’s cloud agent automation or software-factory products.
- You rely on Warp’s command blocks, native code editor, diff review or worktree integrations.
- You need a capability that Lomi’s current feature set or platform support does not provide.
Compare those features with other coding-agent workspaces and terminals before switching.
Limits, licensing and access
Lomi is free and open source under Apache 2.0. Agent access, model subscriptions, API keys and usage charges come from each CLI provider; Lomi does not bundle them.
The managed Agents launcher supports macOS and Linux. On Windows, use a regular Lomi terminal and follow the provider’s Windows or WSL instructions. Lomi does not create worktrees or run Warp’s cloud software factories.
Warp and Wave Terminal also publish open-source code. Warp’s client repository lists AGPL v3 for most code and MIT for its warpui crates. Check current license files and product terms for your use case.
Sources and review
Lomi wrote this comparison from vendor pages checked October 23, 2026, alongside Lomi’s guides and feature docs. It is not an independent product test. Check the linked sources for current details.