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Augment Code vs CodeSandbox

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Augment Code

Software Development

Agentic software development at organizational scale

From
$100/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CodeSandbox

Developer Tools

Cloud platform for instant, isolated development sandboxes and code execution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CodeSandbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Augment Code enterprise requires custom pricing negotiation; CodeSandbox detailed paid plan pricing was not published on the accessible pages, making cost comparison difficult.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Augment Code and CodeSandbox actually diverge.

Attributes where Augment Code and CodeSandbox differ
AttributeAugment CodeCodeSandbox
Starting price$100/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebweb, api
CategorySoftware DevelopmentDeveloper Tools

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Augment Code

Nothing recorded that CodeSandbox does not also cover.

Only in CodeSandbox

  • Instant sandboxes
  • Programmatic sandbox API
  • Secure isolated execution
  • Browser-based editor
  • CI/CD sandbox support
  • Scalable VM infrastructure

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Augment Code

  • AI-powered code completionnot CodeSandbox
  • Development tool integrationnot CodeSandbox
  • Enterprise software developmentnot CodeSandbox

CodeSandbox

  • Running AI agent-generated code safely in isolationnot Augment Code
  • Prototyping and sharing web projects in-browsernot Augment Code
  • Executing untrusted code for a code playground productnot Augment Code
  • Using sandboxes as ephemeral CI/CD build environmentsnot Augment Code

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Augment Code

  • Enterprise requires custom pricing negotiation
  • Usage allowance only covers $100/month; overages charge 40% service fee on provider rates

CodeSandbox

  • Detailed paid plan pricing was not published on the accessible pages, making cost comparison difficult.
  • Focus has shifted toward programmatic sandbox infrastructure, which may be less approachable for casual users just wanting a quick online editor.
  • Public sandboxes are visible to others by default, which is not ideal for proprietary code.

Pricing, plan by plan

Augment Code

$100/month
  • Business$100/month
    • Up to 50 seats
    • $100 monthly usage allowance
    • Cosmos access
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Custom user pricing and usage limits
    • Unlimited concurrent sessions

CodeSandbox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public sandboxes
    • Basic sandbox usage

Which should you pick?

Choose Augment Code if

Nothing in the data separates Augment Code from CodeSandbox on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Augment Code review

Choose CodeSandbox if

  • You need instant sandboxes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want programmatic sandbox api.
CodeSandbox review

Questions people ask

Is Augment Code or CodeSandbox better?
Neither clearly leads. Augment Code starts at $100/month and CodeSandbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Augment Code or CodeSandbox?
CodeSandbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $100/month for Augment Code and Free for CodeSandbox.
Does Augment Code or CodeSandbox run on more platforms?
Augment Code runs on Web. CodeSandbox runs on web, api.
Can I use CodeSandbox for free?
Yes. CodeSandbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Augment Code starts at $100/month.
What is Augment Code best used for?
Augment Code is most often used for ai-powered code completion, development tool integration, enterprise software development. Of those, ai-powered code completion and development tool integration are not what CodeSandbox is typically brought in for.
What can Augment Code do that CodeSandbox cannot?
CodeSandbox covers Instant sandboxes, Programmatic sandbox API, Secure isolated execution, Browser-based editor.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Augment Code: How much does Augment Code Business plan cost?

Augment Code Business plan is $100 per month with no per-seat charges, includes up to 50 seats, and provides $100 in monthly usage allowance pooled across the team.

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CodeSandbox: Does CodeSandbox offer a free tier?

Yes, CodeSandbox offers a free option available on the platform. Users can start for free.

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Augment Code: How does Augment Code usage billing work?

The Business plan includes $100 monthly usage measured in dollars across LLM inference (billed at provider rates plus 40% service fee) and compute time. Usage is pooled across the entire team. Top-ups expire 12 months after purchase.

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CodeSandbox: Where can I find CodeSandbox's pricing details?

CodeSandbox maintains a dedicated pricing page, but specific tier names, feature breakdowns, and costs are not displayed on the landing page.

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Augment Code: What does Augment Code Enterprise include?

Enterprise plan includes all Business features plus custom user pricing, bespoke usage limits, volume-based annual discounts, unlimited concurrent sessions, multi-region compute, custom compute size, SSO/OIDC/SCIM support, and CMEK and ISO 42001 compliance.

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