Daytona vs Docker Sandboxes

Daytona plans

• Pay-as-you-go—
• Start-upsFree
• Free compute creditFree
• StorageFree
• Memory$0.02 a month
• Compute vCPU$0.05 a month

Docker Sandboxes plans

• Docker SandboxesPriced on request
• Organization governancePriced on request

Pick Daytona if…

Daytona suits developers and teams running AI-generated code, coding agents, evaluations or data analysis in controlled workspaces. It may also fit teams that need self-hosting, GPU workspaces or JetBrains support.

Pick Docker Sandboxes if…

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.