Sandbox Provider Comparison
E2B vs AWS Bedrock vs Vercel vs Volcengine vs Alibaba Cloud.
Find the best code execution sandbox for your AI agents.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | E2B | AWS Bedrock | Vercel | Volcengine | Alibaba Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code Interpreter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Browser Automation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| All-in-One Sandbox | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| VNC Support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| MCP Protocol | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Global Regions | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ APAC only |
| China Regions | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Python SDK | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Node.js SDK | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cold Start | ~300ms | ~500ms | Edge | ~1s | ~1s |
| Enterprise Compliance | SOC2 | SOC2, HIPAA, more | Vercel compliance | China certs | China certs |
Provider Details
E2B
Fast sandbox creation with global availability. Popular choice for AI agents and code execution.
Global (US, EU)
Code Interpreter, Browser, Custom
Pay per second, ~$0.000014/sec
- ✅ Fast cold start (~300ms)
- ✅ Great developer experience
- ✅ Active community
- ✅ Custom sandbox templates
- ❌ Limited regions
- ❌ No China availability
- ❌ Higher cost at scale
Startups and developers building AI agents
AWS Bedrock
Managed code interpreter integrated with AWS Bedrock. Enterprise-grade with 16+ regions.
us-east-1, us-west-2, eu-west-1, ap-northeast-1, 16+ regions
Code Interpreter
Included with Bedrock pricing
- ✅ 16+ AWS regions
- ✅ Enterprise compliance (SOC2, HIPAA)
- ✅ Integrated with AWS ecosystem
- ✅ No cold start for Bedrock users
- ❌ Only code interpreter (no browser)
- ❌ Requires AWS account
- ❌ Complex IAM setup
Enterprises already using AWS
Vercel Sandboxes
Edge-based sandboxes with Python and Node.js runtimes. Great for low-latency, global execution.
Global (edge network)
Code Interpreter
Usage-based (see Vercel pricing)
- ✅ Global edge network
- ✅ Python and Node.js runtimes
- ✅ Fast startup for edge workloads
- ✅ Simple Vercel project setup
- ❌ Code interpreter only
- ❌ Requires Vercel project
- ❌ Runtime limits by plan
Teams building on Vercel and edge-first apps
Volcengine
ByteDance cloud with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and VNC support. Great for China market.
cn-beijing
Code Interpreter, Browser, All-in-One
Contact for pricing
- ✅ MCP protocol support
- ✅ VNC remote desktop
- ✅ All-in-one sandbox type
- ✅ China availability
- ❌ Single region (cn-beijing)
- ❌ Requires Chinese entity
- ❌ Limited documentation in English
Companies targeting China market
Alibaba Cloud
Comprehensive sandbox solution with agentrun-sdk. Multiple regions in Asia-Pacific.
cn-hangzhou, cn-beijing, ap-southeast-1
Code Interpreter, Browser, All-in-One
Pay-as-you-go
- ✅ Multiple APAC regions
- ✅ All sandbox types supported
- ✅ Competitive pricing
- ✅ Good for Asia-Pacific users
- ❌ Setup complexity
- ❌ Documentation quality varies
- ❌ Slower cold start
Companies in Asia-Pacific region
Don't choose just one provider
With Universal Sandbox SDK, you can use all providers with a single API.
Switch providers with one line of code. No vendor lock-in.
from universal_sandbox import Sandbox
# Switch provider with one parameter
client = Sandbox()
sbx = client.code_interpreter.create(provider="e2b")
sbx = client.code_interpreter.create(provider="aws")
sbx = client.code_interpreter.create(provider="vercel")
sbx = client.code_interpreter.create(provider="volcengine")
sbx = client.code_interpreter.create(provider="alibaba")Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between E2B and AWS Bedrock for code execution?
E2B offers faster cold starts (~300ms) with global availability and is popular among startups building AI agents. AWS Bedrock provides enterprise compliance (SOC2, HIPAA) with 16+ regions but only supports code interpreter (no browser automation).
Which sandbox provider supports browser automation?
E2B, Volcengine, and Alibaba Cloud all support browser automation sandboxes. AWS Bedrock only supports code interpreter and does not offer browser automation capabilities.
Can I switch between sandbox providers without rewriting code?
Yes, with Universal Sandbox SDK you can switch between E2B, AWS Bedrock, Vercel, Volcengine, and Alibaba Cloud with a single parameter change. The SDK provides a unified API that works across all providers.
What is the fastest sandbox provider for cold starts?
E2B has the fastest cold start time at approximately 300ms. AWS Bedrock follows at ~500ms, while Volcengine and Alibaba Cloud have cold starts around 1 second.