
Docker Sandboxes
Docker Sandboxes provides sandboxing software for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What Docker Sandboxes is
Docker Sandboxes provides sandboxing software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Listed capabilities include persistent storage, network controls, and API or CLI access. Deployment is supported both in the cloud and on premises. The product follows a freemium model with a free plan. Its Docker Sandboxes plan lists free sbx CLI use and permits commercial use, although no price is shown. A separate Organization governance plan is listed with centralized network, filesystem, and MCP policies; its price is also not listed. These plans separate basic command-line sandbox use from organization-level policy management. Persistent storage supports retaining data within sandbox workflows, while network controls address connectivity settings. API or CLI access provides a programmatic entry point. Users can therefore evaluate the tool based on supported operating systems, deployment choice, storage needs, network management, and whether centralized governance is required.
Good
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Persistent storage included
- Network controls available
- API and CLI access
- Cloud and on-premises deployment
Watch out
- Free terms specifically describe sbx CLI use
- Advanced centralized policies require a separate plan
Who it suits
Docker Sandboxes suits users on Linux, macOS, or Windows who need sandbox workflows with persistent storage, network controls, and CLI or API access. Organizations needing centralized network, filesystem, or MCP policies may consider the governance plan.
Verdict
Docker Sandboxes combines cross-platform sandboxing with storage, networking, and programmatic access. Its free CLI offering is clear, while organization-level policy features have no listed price.
Plans and prices
From Docker Sandboxes's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Docker Sandboxes | Priced on request | Free sbx CLI use · Commercial use permitted |
| Organization governance | Priced on request | Centralized network policies · Filesystem policies · MCP policies |
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