The honest comparison
vs. E2B, Daytona, Modal, containers
We're not the only entrant. We are the only one with hardware attestation + self-host + Apache-2.0.
| Feature | NeuronEdge Enclave | E2B | Daytona | Modal | Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isolation | Firecracker microVM | Firecracker microVM | Container (Kata opt.) | Firecracker microVM | Shared kernel |
| Confidential compute | SEV-SNP verified | ||||
| Hardware attestation | 2-layer binding | ||||
| Self-host | Single-binary | Managed SaaS | Self-host (AGPL) | Managed SaaS | Self-host |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache core; SaaS | AGPL | Proprietary | Apache-2.0 |
| Audit-grade governance | Signed chain + PII | ||||
| Data residency | Your VPC | Their infra | Self-host | Their infra | Self-host |
Where we win
The scenarios where Enclave is the right choice
You can't use a managed sandbox
Data residency, DPAs, attestation gaps, subpoena exposure. Enclave is self-hosted in your VPC.
Your CISO requires attestation
No other agent sandbox offers hardware-rooted attestation evidence.
You need audit-grade governance
Signed event chain, PII redaction, supply-chain enforcement. Not in any managed sandbox.
You want Apache-2.0 with no strings
Daytona is AGPL (enterprise blocker). Enclave is Apache-2.0 self-host.
Where they win
Honestly
Use a managed service when:
- You're a startup running non-sensitive code — E2B and Modal have polished DX
- You need GPU serverless — Modal owns that wedge; GPU is on our roadmap but not yet
- You want dev-environment ergonomics — Daytona's snapshot-as-OCI DX is mature
The bottom line
If you're a startup running non-sensitive agent code, use E2B or Modal — they're great. If you're a regulated enterprise that cannot send workloads to a managed service, NeuronEdge Enclave is the only option that ships today.