CreateOS Sandbox vs E2B
CreateOS Sandbox is an isolated, benchmarked runtime priced at the E2B/Daytona reference rate. E2B: An open-source runtime for running AI-generated code in isolated sandboxes.
Pricing at a Glance
Compute and memory rates, verified June 2026. On total cost, CreateOS Sandbox adds no egress fees and pause to zero with your state kept.
CreateOS Sandbox
Best total cost- Compute
- $0.0504 /vCPU-hr
- Memory
- $0.0162 /GiB-hr
E2B
- Compute
- $0.0504 /vCPU-hr
- Memory
- $0.0162 /GiB-hr
Why Teams Choose CreateOS Sandbox
What CreateOS Sandbox does that E2B does not — with an honest note on where E2B still has the edge.
Same headline rate, with published cost and margin so you see exactly what you pay for.
Part of one governed execution layer (routing, output validation, audit), not a standalone runtime.
No Enterprise minimum to reach production.
Where E2B is strong
A mature open-source SDK and a large developer community.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Every dimension side by side, verified June 2026.
| Dimension | CreateOS Sandbox | E2B |
|---|---|---|
| vCPU rate | $0.0504/vCPU-hr | $0.0504/vCPU-hr |
| RAM rate | $0.0162/GiB-hr | $0.0162/GiB-hr |
| Egress | No egress fees | Not charged |
| Pause to zero | Yes, state preserved | Yes, state preserved |
| Pricing transparency | Cost and margin published | Price only |
| Enterprise | No minimum | Contact-sales minimum |
Common Questions
Is CreateOS Sandbox cheaper than E2B?
The per-token sandbox rate is the same: $0.0504 per vCPU-hour and $0.0162 per GiB-hour for both, verified June 2026. CreateOS adds published cost and margin, no Enterprise minimum, and runs inside one governed execution layer.
What does CreateOS Sandbox add over E2B?
Radical pricing transparency (we publish our cost and margin), no Enterprise minimum to reach production, and integration with the wider CreateOS execution layer for routing, output validation, and audit. E2B is a standalone runtime.
See CreateOS Sandbox for yourself
Book a demo, or explore the Sandbox and its pricing.