Anthropic Sandbox Runtime vs Docker Desktop
| Anthropic Sandbox Runtime | Docker Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $9/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Isolation method | container | — |
| Network controls | Yes | Yes |
| API or CLI access | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | self_hosted | both |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Persistent storage | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Sandbox Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Anthropic Sandbox Runtime scores higher on our published basis.