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Cua vs microsandbox: catalog facts
Cuamicrosandbox
Free

The open-source project is free to use.

Free

The local runtime is free and open source under Apache-2.0; managed cloud access is by…

Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Sandboxed virtual machines keep agents away from your own desktop
  • Supports fleets across several operating systems
  • Separate kernel per sandbox for stronger isolation than containers
  • No daemon, root or account needed locally
  • Aimed at developers, not end users
  • Requires your own AI model access and setup work
  • Young project
  • Cloud offering is still in private beta
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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