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For AI builders: Box spins up Ubuntu VMs in 2 seconds at 10x cheaper cost so you scale agent workloads without breaking budgets.
Artificial Intelligence · Developer Tools · Paid
In category: #254 of 2034 · Artificial Intelligence
box is a Product Hunt listing on Launch Llama with 274 total upvotes, compared against 4 alternatives.
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Launched on Launch Llama Jul 28, 2026 · #33 of 67 that day
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Box offers the simplest, cheapest cloud computers for agents, thought for builders of agentic platforms & software factories. Run 'box new' in your terminal, in 2s get a beefy ubuntu VM, with admin rights, a desktop, ssh access. At $0.036/hr it is 10x less expensive than the likes of E2B, Daytona, Modal, so you can run more agents, or run them longer. Run up to 1000 concurrent boxes fully self-served, or ask us for more, with same-day support from the founders.
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box has 274 upvotes, including the votes it received on Product Hunt, which ranks it #254 of 2,034 Artificial Intelligence tools on Launch Llama by upvotes, in the top quarter. It has been listed on Launch Llama since July 2026. No Launch Llama members have upvoted it yet and it has no reviews yet.
Key Features
- Spawn persistent Linux VMs with SSH and Docker support
- Access virtual desktop at 60 frames per second
- Create snapshots and fork VMs from saved states
- Run Claude Code, Codex, and other AI agents inside
- Execute commands via CLI, API, or programmatic SDKs
Use Cases
- Developers building AI agent platforms needing affordable, scalable compute infrastructure
- Teams running multiple long-running agents simultaneously across many sandboxes
Who it is for
- AI builders and teams building agent factories or agent-driven products
- Developers who need programmatic, on-demand full Linux machines for agents or dev workflows
- Engineers who want SSH, SCP, and a virtual desktop into cloud VMs without self-managing infrastructure
Pricing
Minimum $20 per month converts to 555 hours of 4 vCPU/8 GB VM time, billed per second while running. Larger VM sizes cost more per second.
box at a glance
- 01What it is
- box: For AI builders: Box spins up Ubuntu VMs in 2 seconds at 10x cheaper cost so you scale agent workloads without breaking budgets.
- 02Pricing
- box pricing: Minimum $20 per month converts to 555 hours of 4 vCPU/8 GB VM time, billed per second while running.
- 03Best for
- box is best for aI builders and teams building agent factories or agent-driven products, developers who need programmatic, on-demand full Linux machines for agents or dev workflows and engineers who want SSH, SCP, and a virtual desktop into cloud VMs without self-managing infrastructure.
- 04Alternatives
- Top box alternatives on Launch Llama: Agent 37, VantaSoft Agent Service and PrimeClaws VPS.
FAQ
Am I billed when a sandbox is stopped?
No. Stopping snapshots the sandbox and pauses billing. Resume any time in a few seconds.
Is the $20/mo a per-sandbox minimum?
No. It is the account total, and it converts into 555 hours of machine time to spend across any number of sandboxes.
Where do sandboxes run?
In the EU: Germany, Finland, and France. Your data and snapshots stay there.
What survives stop and resume?
Your files, installed packages, and enabled systemd services. Hand-run processes need a restart.
Can I give sandboxes to my own users?
Yes. Create them no-env so they receive none of your account's secrets and stay confined to themselves.
Alternatives
PrimeClaws VPSFor AI builders: PrimeClaws deploys your agent online in 60 seconds with zero DevOps, so it runs 24/7 across Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, and iMessage.More in Artificial Intelligence
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