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Isolated environments can be useful when you need to run or test code and applications with controls around execution. Compare isolation method with network controls and deployment to understand how each option defines and manages its environments. Persistent storage and concurrent environments help clarify whether work can be retained and how many environments can be active. API or CLI access, free plans, and paid-from pricing are also useful comparison points. ANY.RUN, Daytona, and Docker Desktop are among the options, alongside Northflank and microsandbox. Consider which access and environment controls fit your work.

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    E2B

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    E2B offers managed or self-hosted isolated environments with APIs, code interpretation, and desktop support for agents.

    8.9 Free plan · paid from $150/mo Visit site
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    Anthropic Sandbox Runtime

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Srt offers configurable filesystem and network restrictions across documented operating systems, with default-deny behavior for writes and network access.

    7.7 Open source Visit site
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    ANY.RUN

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    ANY.RUN combines interactive sample analysis with threat-intelligence and integration options.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    CAPE Sandbox

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    CAPE Sandbox combines isolated execution with behavioral instrumentation, artifact collection, unpacking, and classification tools.

    7.6 Open source Visit site
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    Context Agent Sandboxes

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Context Agent Sandboxes emphasizes per-task isolation, permission checks and auditability.

    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Daytona

    by Daytona
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Daytona combines isolated code execution with APIs, language SDKs and configurable network controls.

    7.4 Visit site
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    Hatching Triage

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

    Triage combines automated sandbox analysis with live control, configurable profiles, reports, and API access.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    CodeSandbox

    by CodeSandbox
    Free plan WebiPhone

    Choose CodeSandbox if you need isolated development environments that can be started through an SDK, resumed from snapshots, or used for parallel agents and CI/CD tests.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    microsandbox

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    microsandbox offers a local-first microVM runtime with separate kernels and configurable network egress for untrusted workloads.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $49/mo Visit site
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    Northflank

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Northflank offers managed Kubernetes and multiple deployment paths, with tools for automation and integrations across development workflows.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $0/mo Visit site
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    Firejail

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    Firejail offers application sandboxing and network controls for Linux, with profiles and companion tools. Its stated focus is home and desktop use rather than enterprise environments.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    nono

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    Pick nono if you want a free, self-hosted sandbox for agents with kernel enforcement, policy files, credential boundaries, and audit records.

    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    Sandlock

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

    Choose Sandlock if you need a free Linux sandbox with policy controls and several integration interfaces.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    DRAKVUF

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    DRAKVUF offers agentless monitoring for malware analysis and other binary tracing, with Windows plugins for several forms of activity.

    6.8 Open source Visit site
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    Windows Sandbox

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Vercel

    by Vercel
    Free plan APIWeb

    Vercel brings deployment, delivery, framework support, and security features together for apps and agents. Check the Hobby restrictions and Pro usage terms before choosing a plan.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Sandboxie Plus

    Free plan Windows

    Sandboxie Plus offers isolation alongside snapshot, privacy, security, and network controls for Windows applications.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Docker Sandboxes

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Docker Sandboxes lists platform and deployment flexibility alongside persistent storage, network controls, and API or CLI access.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Cisco Catalyst Center

    Paid APILinuxMac+3
    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Tenki Sandbox

    Free plan LinuxMac
    5.7 Free plan · paid from $200/mo (annual) Visit site
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    FortiSandbox

    Paid Self-hostedWeb

    Choose FortiSandbox if you need threat analysis and protection across networks, email, endpoints, or web applications, with multiple deployment options and listed Fortinet integrations.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Bubblewrap

    Paid Linux
    4.5 Open source Visit site
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    Cisco Meraki Dashboard

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Palo Alto Networks WildFire

    Paid Web

    WildFire combines several listed security-analysis functions with API access in a web service. Buyers should account for its paid pricing and 100.0 MB file limit.

    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Zscaler Cloud Sandbox

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site

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