# Groq vs Warp

> Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips
> Warp: Open-source terminal with built-in AI agents and cloud infrastructure for coding workflows

- Groq profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/groq
- Warp profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/warp
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/groq-vs-warp
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Groq is listed under Developer Tools and Warp under Coding AI. Groq scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.6 vs 8.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Warp is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Groq if

- You want a tool built for Low-latency LLM API calls.
- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models.
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change.

### Choose Warp if

- You want a tool built for Terminal-centric developers who want AI assistance in the command line, and teams automating PR review, issue triage and other tasks with cloud agents.
- Permanent free tier that includes the terminal and the Warp Agent CLI.
- Open-source client under AGPL v3 allows the code to be audited.

## Pricing

| | Groq | Warp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Groq | Warp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LPU inference | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Open model catalog | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech models | Yes | Not listed |
| Built-in tools and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Batch and Flex tiers | Yes | Not listed |
| Structured outputs and reasoning | Yes | Not listed |
| Spend limits and projects | Yes | Not listed |
| LoRA inference | Yes | Not listed |
| Blocks | Not listed | Yes |
| Warp Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Auto-Detection | Not listed | Yes |
| Codebase Context | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Factories as Code | Not listed | Yes |
| Any Model or Harness | Not listed | Yes |
| Warp Drive | Not listed | Yes |
| Evals and Benchmarks | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Groq | Warp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## Groq strengths

- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change
- Free tier with an API key, and pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly fee
- Low per-token prices, for example $0.15 input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens for GPT OSS 120B
- Includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech models alongside text models

## Groq limitations

- Only hosts a curated set of open models; no proprietary frontier models such as GPT or Claude
- Some models, including Llama 3.3 70B, are enterprise-only and require contacting sales
- Free tier rate limits are low for production use
- No public pricing page on groq.com; prices sit in the developer docs
- Preview models can be discontinued at short notice

## Warp strengths

- Permanent free tier that includes the terminal and the Warp Agent CLI.
- Open-source client under AGPL v3 allows the code to be audited.
- Works with Claude Code, Codex and other third-party agents rather than locking users to one model.
- Block-based terminal and editor-style input improve on a traditional command line.
- Cloud agents can be self-hosted in a customer's VPC on Enterprise.

## Warp limitations

- Agent usage is billed at API rates, so heavy use can exceed the $20 Build allowance; Max costs $200/month.
- Business plan is limited to 25 seats; larger teams must contact sales.
- No verified iOS or Android app.
- Product scope has widened from a terminal to Factories, which may be more than terminal-only users need.

## FAQ

**Is Groq better than Warp?**

It depends on your workflow. Groq is built for Low-latency LLM API calls. Warp is built for Terminal-centric developers who want AI assistance in the command line, and teams automating PR review, issue triage and other tasks with cloud agents.

**What are the key feature differences between Groq and Warp?**

Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips. Warp: Open-source terminal with built-in AI agents and cloud infrastructure for coding workflows.

**Does Groq or Warp have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Groq is freemium and Warp is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Groq or Warp?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.