E2B vs Daytona
| E2B | Daytona | |
|---|---|---|
| Isolation | Firecracker microVM | Docker container |
| Cold start | 150ms | 90ms |
| Price / vCPU-hr | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| GPU | No | H100 ~$3.95/hr |
| Session limit | Up to 24h | Persistent (lifecycle-managed) |
| Persistence | Pause/resume with memory state, snapshots | Persistent workspaces, snapshots |
| MCP support | — | Yes |
| Free tier | $100 one-time credit (Hobby) | Free credits |
| Best for | Teams that want the cleanest SDK and strong microVM isolation for agent code execution. | Teams that want open source, persistent stateful workspaces, and GPU access. |
The verdict
Choose E2B if teams that want the cleanest sdk and strong microvm isolation for agent code execution. Choose Daytona if teams that want open source, persistent stateful workspaces, and gpu access.
Headline rates rarely equal your bill — idle time, session length, creation fees and GPU minutes dominate. Model your actual workload in the cost calculator.
FAQ
E2B vs Daytona: which is better?
It depends on your priority. Daytona has the faster cold start (90ms vs 150ms), while Daytona is cheaper per vCPU-hour. E2B is best for teams that want the cleanest sdk and strong microvm isolation for agent code execution. Daytona is best for teams that want open source, persistent stateful workspaces, and gpu access.
Is E2B or Daytona cheaper?
Daytona is cheaper on the headline vCPU-hour rate ($0.05 vs $0.05). Total cost depends on idle time, session length and creation fees — use the cost calculator to model your workload.
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