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Best E2B Alternatives in 2026

5 similar tools you can use instead of E2B, with pricing and key features.

E2B

The Enterprise AI Agent Cloud

SandboxesFree plan availableAIOpen Source

E2B is an open-source, secure sandbox that lets enterprise-grade AI agents run with real-world tools. It serves large enterprises and product teams needing secure, tool-enabled agent execution and governance across complex workflows.

  • Open-source sandboxing
  • Real-world tool integrations
  • Governance and security controls
  • Virtual compute support
E2B screenshot

E2B alternatives

Infrastructure for autonomous agents

SandboxesFree plan availableAI
  • Sandboxes
  • Batch API
  • MCP servers

Secure Infrastructure for Running AI-Generated Code

SandboxesFrom $0.000108 / hourlyAI
  • Ultra-fast sandbox provisioning
  • Isolated, multi-tenant runtimes
  • Multi-language support & runtimes

VMs for AI Agents

SandboxesFree plan availableAI
  • Instant Startup
  • Live Cloning
  • Pause

Sandbox for AI Agents

SandboxesAIOpen Source
  • Ephemeral Sandbox per Invocation
  • Policy-Driven Access
  • Credential Safety & Proxyed Network

Your AI Agent Accelerator

SandboxesFree plan availableAI
  • Devboxes
  • Performant Sandbox Infrastructure
  • Repo Connections

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E2B?

E2B is a Sandboxes tool: The Enterprise AI Agent Cloud. It has a free plan. It is open source. Key features include Open-source sandboxing, Real-world tool integrations, Governance and security controls and Virtual compute support.

Are there free alternatives to E2B?

Yes. Blaxel, Freestyle and Runloop have a free plan. E2B also has a free plan.

Is there another open-source alternative to E2B?

Yes. E2B is open source, and so is Nono.

Which E2B alternatives are paid-only?

Daytona: From $0.000108 / hourly.