OpenSandbox
Secure, fast sandbox runtime for AI agents to run code.
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About OpenSandbox
OpenSandbox is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Secure, fast sandbox runtime for AI agents to run code. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is OpenSandbox?
OpenSandbox runs AI agents in sandboxes on your own infrastructure. It gives AI applications isolated environments to execute code, run commands, manage files and operate browsers or desktops.
You start locally with Docker and deploy on Kubernetes through one sandbox API; examples need Python 3.10+.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: open-sandbox.ai.
Who is OpenSandbox for?
Developers who need secure, self-hosted code execution for agents.
OpenSandbox at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: opensandbox-group/OpenSandbox · 16,017 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Isolated code, command and file execution
- Browser and desktop sandboxes
- Docker locally, Kubernetes in production
OpenSandbox FAQ
What is OpenSandbox?
OpenSandbox runs AI agents in sandboxes on your own infrastructure. It gives AI applications isolated environments to execute code, run commands, manage files and operate browsers or desktops.
Who is OpenSandbox for?
Developers who need secure, self-hosted code execution for agents.
Is OpenSandbox free?
OpenSandbox's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is OpenSandbox open source?
Yes. OpenSandbox is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to OpenSandbox?
Similar tools include E2B, forkd, NVIDIA OpenShell, Perplexity SPACE, AgentBay and ArcBox.
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