About
Wave Terminal is an open-source terminal application that combines command-line access with integrated workspace features. It includes file previews, remote file editing, SSH connection management, screen splitting, workspace layouts, and a built-in web browser.
The product is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It is aimed at developers who want a terminal that can manage remote machines, preview common file types inline, and organize terminals, editors, and web views into dashboards.
- Open-source terminal application
- SSH connection manager with WSL support
- Split screens and workspace dashboards
- Inline previews for images and markdown
- Built-in VSCode-like remote editor
- Integrated web browser for web apps
- Local data storage with no login
Free Tier Value
This is an open-source download with no paid plans or gated free tier shown on the page, so there is no defensible monthly price to compare against. The offer appears perpetual and uncapped, with no account or credit card required, so it is treated as an always-free product rather than a limited free tier.
What's included in the free tier
Details aren't itemized for this entry yet - check the pricing page below for the latest.
See Wave Terminal pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is Wave Terminal free forever?
Yes. Wave Terminal is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
Does Wave Terminal require a credit card?
Yes. Wave Terminal asks for a card at signup, even for the free tier.
What is Wave Terminal's free tier worth?
Wave Terminal's free tier has no dollar cap to estimate - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 60/100. See freetier.co/ftv for how we calculate it.
