Northflank

Platform
Resources
Enterprise
Pricing
Docs
Log in
Get started
← All posts

Blog posts tagged “AI”

Follow us on X / Subscribe to RSS feed
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 17th April 2026

What is KVM?

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a Linux kernel module that enables hardware-enforced virtualisation. Learn how KVM works, how it powers microVMs and sandboxes, and how it differs from VMware and QEMU.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 16th April 2026

What is gVisor?

gVisor is a user-space application kernel written in Go that intercepts system calls to sandbox containers. Learn how it works, how it compares to microVMs, and when to use it.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 14th April 2026

LangSmith Sandboxes alternatives for secure AI code execution

LangSmith Sandboxes launched in March 2026 and are currently in private preview. This guide covers sandbox alternatives for secure AI agent code execution, with pricing comparisons.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 13th April 2026

Top HopX.ai alternatives for AI sandbox and agent infrastructure in 2026

Compare the top HopX.ai alternatives for AI sandbox and agent infrastructure in 2026, including Northflank, E2B, Modal, Fly.io Sprites, and CodeSandbox. Covers isolation models, BYOC, GPU support, session limits, and pricing.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 10th April 2026

Best agent cloud platforms in 2026

Agent cloud platforms give AI agents the infrastructure to run: sandboxes, persistent compute, GPUs, and BYOC. Compare the leading options in 2026.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 9th April 2026

Modal vs Vercel Sandbox: comparing AI sandbox environments in 2026

Modal Sandboxes and Vercel Sandbox differ on isolation model, GPU support, session limits, regions, and pricing. Here is a technical breakdown of both platforms for teams evaluating AI sandbox infrastructure.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 31st March 2026

Top OpenSandbox alternatives for managed AI sandbox infrastructure in 2026

OpenSandbox alternatives in 2026 compared: Northflank, E2B, Modal, Fly.io Sprites, and Vercel Sandbox, covering managed hosting, BYOC, isolation, persistence, GPU support, and pricing.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 30th March 2026

What is a persistent sandbox environment? [2026 guide]

Persistent sandbox environments retain state across sessions. Learn how persistence models work, the tradeoffs, and how to choose the right platform in 2026.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 27th March 2026

Best sandbox runners for AI agents and code execution in 2026

Best sandbox runners in 2026 compared: Northflank, E2B, Modal, Fly.io Sprites, Vercel Sandbox, Cloudflare Sandbox, and CodeSandbox, covering isolation, BYOC, persistence, and GPU support.
AI
Deborah Emeni
Deborah Emeni • 26th March 2026

Top Runloop alternatives for AI agent sandbox infrastructure in 2026

Runloop alternatives in 2026: compare Northflank, E2B, Modal, Fly.io Sprites, and Vercel Sandbox across isolation, BYOC, persistence, and GPU support.
AI

Northflank

Northflank is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
© 2026 Northflank Ltd. All rights reserved.
Features
  • Deployments
  • Preview environments
  • Sandboxes
  • GPU workloads
  • Bring your own cloud
  • Internal developer platform
  • K8s orchestration
  • Customer VPC deployment
  • Core platform
  • Infrastructure layer
  • Application layer
  • Release layer
  • Northflank Cloud
  • Deploy in your own cloud
Product
  • Pricing
  • Calculator
  • Schedule a demo
  • Log in
  • Sign up
Cloud providers
  • Google Cloud Platform on Northflank
  • Amazon Web Services on Northflank
  • Microsoft Azure on Northflank
  • Civo on Northflank
  • Oracle on Northflank
  • CoreWeave on Northflank
  • GPUs on Northflank
Resources
  • Changelog
  • Blog
  • Guides & tutorials
  • Stack templates
  • Status
  • Security
  • Documentation
  • API reference
  • Request GPUs
Company
  • About Northflank
  • Careers
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact us
Registered office

    Company 11918540
    20-22 Wenlock Road,
    London, England, N1 7GU

Get in touch
  • Email
    contact@northflank.com
  • LinkedIn
    Northflank
  • X
    @northflank