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Cloud development environments for rapid web prototyping

Dev Toolsper-seatFrom $0/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

CodeSandbox Scale tier ($170/month) allocates 160 VM-hours monthly (20 concurrent VMs, 8 vCPU/16GB each) plus $0.15/hour on-demand overage, designed for web agencies and prototyping studios. The per-hour overage pricing creates predictable scaling beyond committed capacity.

Free tier (5 members, 40hrs/month) targets small teams; 4 vCPU/8GB resource ceiling sufficient for React/Next.js development. 250 concurrent VM ceiling on Scale tier prevents runaway cloud costs.

Enterprise tier removes VM limits and enables bulk discounts on 64 vCPU/128GB high-memory instances. SOC 2 compliance and unlimited members support regulated industries and design-engineering partnerships.

Strengths

  • VM-hour allocation model (160/month on Scale) provides cost predictability vs. per-minute alternatives; unused hours don't roll over, enforcing budget discipline
  • 64 vCPU/128GB instances on Enterprise tier support server-heavy development (Next.js API routes, Node.js workers) that browser IDEs cannot handle
  • $0.15/hour on-demand pricing aligns with AWS Fargate (~$0.04-0.08/vCPU/hr), making overflow cost-competitive for burstable workloads

Considerations

  • 160 VM-hours/month at 8 vCPU consumption requires throttling usage to 20 hours/developer at $170 base; high-activity teams exceed budget quickly
  • 20-member seat cap on Scale tier forces Enterprise upgrade for 25+ person teams, creating adoption cliff
  • No auto-scaling between committed and on-demand; manual VM provisioning required to avoid idle resource waste
Ideal For

Design studios, marketing agencies, and Node.js-heavy development teams with predictable resource consumption.

Pricing Takeaway

Scale tier's per-hour overage model ($0.15/hr) competitive for burstable workloads, but 160-hour monthly allowance requires disciplined VM allocation for larger teams.

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Pricing Plans (3)

Free

$0/mo
  • ✓5 members
  • ✓40 hours of monthly VM credits
  • ✓Unlimited Browser & VM Sandboxes
  • ✓CodeSandbox SDK lite
  • ✓Private Sandboxes
  • ✓VM specs up to 4 vCPUs + 8 GiB RAM
  • ✓VS Code extension
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Build

$170/mo

$170/year

  • ✓20 members
  • ✓160 hours of monthly VM credits
  • ✓Access to on-demand VM credits priced at $0.15 per hour
  • ✓1,000 new Sandboxes an hour
  • ✓250 concurrent VMs
  • ✓10,000 hourly requests
  • ✓CodeSandbox SDK
  • ✓More VM tiers
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Enterprise

Custom
  • ✓Unlimited members
  • ✓Up to 50% off bulk VM credit packs
  • ✓Create as many Sandboxes as you need
  • ✓Bespoke concurrent VMs
  • ✓Hourly request limits tailored to your requirements
  • ✓VM specs up to 64 vCPUs + 128 GiB RAM
  • ✓Dedicated support
  • ✓SOC 2 Type II compliance
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CodeSandbox cost?
As of March 2026, CodeSandbox offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $170/mo, with 3 tiers available on a per-seat pricing model.
Does CodeSandbox offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, yes, CodeSandbox does offer a free plan with 7 features. You can get started at no cost and upgrade later as your needs grow.
What pricing model does CodeSandbox use?
As of March 2026, the per-seat pricing model used by CodeSandbox means you pay based on your headcount — each user requires a paid license. It offers predictable cost scaling for growing teams.
Does CodeSandbox offer enterprise or custom pricing?
As of March 2026, yes, CodeSandbox offers an Enterprise tier with custom pricing for enterprise deployments. Contact the vendor to discuss your organization's specific needs and get a tailored quote.
What features are included in CodeSandbox's plans?
As of March 2026, CodeSandbox feature availability ranges from 7 in the lowest tier to 8 in the highest. Higher-priced plans unlock advanced capabilities, integrations, and usage limits. Compare the full feature list at each tier to find the right fit for your team.

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