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Sweep vs Warp

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Sweep

Developer Tools

AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDEs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Warp

Developer Tools

The terminal reimagined with AI and modern features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sweep limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors; Warp limited cloud agents access on free tier
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sweep and Warp actually diverge.

Attributes where Sweep and Warp differ
AttributeSweepWarp
Pricing modelFreemium with paid tiersUnknown
PlatformsJetBrains IDEsmacOS, Windows, Linux
Founded20232020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Sweep

  • Autocomplete
  • AI Agent
  • Full codebase indexing
  • Code review functionality
  • Multi-IDE support
  • GitHub integration

Only in Warp

Nothing recorded that Sweep does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Sweep

  • Accelerating code completion for JetBrains developersnot Warp
  • Automating refactoring tasks across codebasesnot Warp
  • Handling bug fixes with full repository contextnot Warp
  • Code review and quality assurancenot Warp

Warp

  • Modern terminal environment for developersnot Sweep
  • AI-assisted command execution with multiple LLM providersnot Sweep
  • Multi-agent orchestration and codebase indexingnot Sweep
  • Agentic development workflowsnot Sweep

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Sweep

  • Limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
  • Free tier limited to 1,000 autocompletes per month
  • API credit consumption varies by feature usage
  • Performance dependent on codebase size and indexing quality

Warp

  • Limited cloud agents access on free tier
  • Limited collaboration features on free tier
  • Limited cloud conversation storage on free tier
  • IME input not properly handled on macOS (discarded during command or Agent output)
  • Terminal zoom functionality does not properly resize grid in TUI applications, causing misaligned rendering
  • Multi-language (i18n) support missing as of documentation
  • Requires macOS 10.14 or later (excludes older Mac hardware)
  • Requires Windows 10 build 1903 or later (excludes pre-build 1903 systems)
  • Linux requires glibc 2.31 or higher and GPU support (OpenGL ES 3.0+ or Vulkan) for rendering

Pricing, plan by plan

Sweep

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 autocompletes
    • 5 USD API credits included
    • All JetBrains IDEs supported
  • Pro$20/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Higher API credit allocation
    • Priority support
  • Ultra$60/month
    • Unlimited autocomplete
    • Maximum API credit allocation
    • Extended context window

Warp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Warp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Sweep if

  • You need autocomplete.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on JetBrains IDEs.
  • You also want ai agent.
Sweep review

Choose Warp if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, Linux.
Warp review

Questions people ask

Is Sweep or Warp better?
Neither clearly leads. Sweep starts at Free and Warp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sweep or Warp?
Sweep starts at Free and Warp at Free.
Does Sweep or Warp run on more platforms?
Sweep runs on JetBrains IDEs. Warp runs on macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Sweep for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Sweep best used for?
Sweep is most often used for accelerating code completion for jetbrains developers, automating refactoring tasks across codebases, handling bug fixes with full repository context, code review and quality assurance. Of those, accelerating code completion for jetbrains developers and automating refactoring tasks across codebases are not what Warp is typically brought in for.
What can Sweep do that Warp cannot?
Sweep covers Autocomplete, AI Agent, Full codebase indexing, Code review functionality.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sweep: What programming languages does Sweep support?

Sweep works with all programming languages supported by JetBrains IDEs, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Kotlin, C++, and many others.

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Warp: What is the pricing model?

Usage-based, priced per agent run. Qualifying orgs get $10k of factory usage during closed early access.

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Sweep: Does Sweep retain my code data?

No. Sweep is SOC 2 Type II certified with zero data retention. Code is processed for suggestions but not stored.

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Warp: Where does our data live?

Data lives wherever you choose - Warp's cloud, or fully self-hosted inside your own VPC, under your existing retention and compliance rules.

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Sweep: Can I cancel my Sweep subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

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Warp: What is included in the free trial?

Get up to $10,000 in free factory usage during early access.

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