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A breakdown of six options for safely running code generated by AI agents, ordered from least to most isolation: local Docker containers, E2B, Modal Sandboxes, Daytona, Vercel Sandbox, and self-hosted Firecracker or gVisor, with advice to block outbound network and set resource limits by default.
YC F26 startup Agent37 launches low-cost sandboxes for running AI agents at under 10% of competitors' prices, averaging $0.37/month per sandbox, and now offers a free plan powered by CPU/RAM burst optimization, non-hyperscaler hosts like Hetzner/OVH, and gVisor-based resource sharing.
A developer discusses the tradeoffs of using agent sandboxes like E2B and Daytona for running code execution, asking the community about lifespan, state persistence, network isolation, and managed vs self-hosted solutions.