CreateOS Sandbox vs Runloop
CreateOS Sandbox is an isolated, benchmarked runtime priced at the E2B/Daytona reference rate. Runloop: A devbox runtime aimed at long-running agent sessions.
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
Runloop
- Compute
- $0.1080 /vCPU-hr
- Memory
- $0.0252 /GiB-hr
Why Teams Choose CreateOS Sandbox
What CreateOS Sandbox does that Runloop does not — with an honest note on where Runloop still has the edge.
Lower rate: $0.0504 vs $0.108 per vCPU-hour.
Pause to zero is included, not gated behind a $250/mo plan.
No add-on connectivity fees, and no egress fees.
Where Runloop is strong
Devbox tooling built for long-running agent sessions.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Every dimension side by side, verified June 2026.
| Dimension | CreateOS Sandbox | Runloop |
|---|---|---|
| vCPU rate | $0.0504/vCPU-hr | $0.108/vCPU-hr |
| RAM rate | $0.0162/GiB-hr | $0.0252/GiB-hr |
| Egress | No egress fees | Not listed |
| Pause to zero | Yes, included | Suspend gated behind $250/mo Pro |
| Add-on fees | None | Separate connectivity (Axon) fees |
Common Questions
Is pause free on CreateOS Sandbox vs Runloop?
On CreateOS Sandbox, pause to zero is included. On Runloop, suspend is gated behind the $250/mo Pro plan as of June 2026, and the Basic tier pays full idle compute.
Is CreateOS Sandbox cheaper than Runloop?
Yes: $0.0504 vs $0.108 per vCPU-hour and $0.0162 vs $0.0252 per GiB-hour, verified June 2026, with no separate connectivity fees.
See CreateOS Sandbox for yourself
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