Framework
E2B
E2B is an open-source AI framework, launched in 2023, made for developers and businesses.
Secure cloud sandboxes where AI agents can run the code they write.
Can do: Computer use. It is open source and free to use. You can use it through an API, on your own server and in the terminal.
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At a glance
- Type
- Framework
- Launched
- 2023
- Galaxy
- Agents & Automation
- Open source
- Yes · Apache-2.0
- Source code
- github.com/e2b-dev/E2B
- GitHub stars
- 13,946
- How you run it
- API · Self-host · Terminal
- Made for
- Developers · Businesses
- Protocols
- Model Context Protocol
- Website
- e2b.dev
What it can do
Computer usesupportedunconfirmed
“A full desktop with screen, mouse, and keyboard. The agent drives desktop apps, streamed live.”— e2b.dev, 2026-09-24
unconfirmedproposed by a machine, awaiting calibration
Alternatives
- ChatGPT agentAlso does: Computer use; no code needed
- Open InterpreterOpen source, freeAlso does: Computer use; runs offline
- OperatorAlso does: Computer use; no code needed
- UI-TARS DesktopOpen source, freeAlso does: Computer use; runs offline; no code needed
- Desktop CommanderOpen source, freeAlso does: Computer use; runs offline
Questions
What is E2B?
E2B is an open-source AI framework, launched in 2023, made for developers and businesses. Secure cloud sandboxes where AI agents can run the code they write.
Is E2B free?
Yes. E2B is open source (Apache-2.0) and free to use.
Is E2B open source?
Yes, under the Apache-2.0 license. The source code is at https://github.com/e2b-dev/E2B.
Can E2B run locally?
E2B can be self-hosted on your own server.
What can E2B do?
It can do: Computer use.
What are open-source alternatives to E2B?
Open-source ones: Open Interpreter, UI-TARS Desktop and Desktop Commander. Others: ChatGPT agent and Operator.
Sources
- e2b.dev/checked 2026-09-24
- github.com/e2b-dev/E2B