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Sandboxie Plus
What it is
Sandboxie Plus is Windows software that runs applications inside isolated containers, preventing permanent changes to the underlying operating system. It supports controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing. The Plus and Classic editions use the same core components and isolation level, while Plus adds a modern Qt-based interface and features introduced after the project became open source. Snapshot Manager can restore a sandbox to a known state. Privacy-enhanced sandboxes hide locations that may contain personal data, and security-hardened settings limit syscall elevation and device access. Windows Filtering Platform support applies firewall rules per sandbox, while DNS filtering can block or redirect selected domains. Sandbox storage can use AES-based encryption; Sandbox Encryption requires the Advanced Feature Pack unless covered by an Eternal or Contributor certificate. Start menu and Windows 11 context-menu integration, portable mode, API or CLI access, and persistent storage are included. Stable downloads cover x64 and ARM64 Windows builds.
For and against
For
- Free personal-use plan
- Restores sandboxes with Snapshot Manager
- Per-sandbox firewall and DNS controls
- Portable mode avoids system installation
- Supports x64 and ARM64 Windows builds
Against
- Windows-only platform
- Business Certificate required for commercial use
- Sandbox Encryption needs an additional feature pack or certificate
- Paid plans vary by use and term
The verdict
Sandboxie Plus combines application isolation with snapshot, privacy, security, and network controls on Windows. Its free personal plan and portable option broaden access, while commercial licensing and some encryption requirements affect how organizations deploy it.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need isolated environments for testing unfamiliar software or browsing. Commercial and educational use requires a Business Certificate.
Plans and prices
Free
Personal use · Support reminder
Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Eternal
Personal and family use
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Home
Personal use · Personal PC
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Family Pack
Personal and family use · Personal and family PCs
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Business
Commercial use · 1 PC
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Personal
Personal use · Personal PCs
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Developer
Developer certificate
Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
On the record
- Commercial licensing
- A Business Certificate is required to use Sandboxie Plus in commercial or educational settings.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Official stable downloads include x64 Windows 7, 10, and 11 builds and ARM64 Windows 10 and 11 builds.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Editions
- Sandboxie is available in Plus and Classic editions, which share the same core components and isolation level.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Encrypted sandbox storage uses AES-based encryption, while Sandbox Encryption requires the Advanced Feature Pack unless included with an Eternal or Contributor certificate.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product integrates sandbox entries into the Windows Start menu and provides Windows 11 context-menu integration.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Isolation
- Sandboxie runs applications in an isolated environment that prevents permanent changes to the underlying operating system.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Network controls
- Windows Filtering Platform support applies firewall rules per sandbox, and DNS filtering can block or redirect selected domains.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Portability
- Portable mode lets users extract the installer files to a directory without system installation.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy mode
- Privacy-enhanced sandboxes can protect locations potentially containing personal data so applications see an empty PC without user data.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security mode
- Security-hardened sandboxes restrict syscall elevation and device access to approved or filtered options.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Snapshots
- Snapshot Manager can restore sandboxes to known states.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Serial-key and certificate support is available by email, with typical assistance responses within 24–48 hours.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The software supports controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- User interface
- Sandboxie Plus uses a modern Qt-based interface and includes features added after the project became open source.sandboxie-plus.com · read 1 Oct 2026
