Comparison
E2B vs envd
Verdict
Pick E2B if e2B is an open-source, secure environment for developing enterprise-grade AI agents and comes with SDK support for Python and JavaScript/TypeScript; pick envd if envd is designed for creating reproducible development environments with Docker, suitable for both human developers and AI agents.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | E2B | envd |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Active (26d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- E2B
- Open-source, secure environment with real-world tools for enterprise-grade agents
- envd
- Reproducible development environment for humans and agents
Stars
- E2B
- 13k
- envd
- 2.2k
Forks
- E2B
- 993
- envd
- 168
Open issues
- E2B
- 44
- envd
- 139
Language
- E2B
- Python
- envd
- Go
Adopt for
- E2B
- E2B is an open-source, secure environment for developing enterprise-grade AI agents and comes with SDK support for Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- envd
- Envd is designed for creating reproducible development environments with Docker, suitable for both human developers and AI agents.
Persona
- E2B
- -
- envd
- -
Runtime
- E2B
- -
- envd
- -
License
- E2B
- Apache-2.0
- envd
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- E2B
- Aug 13, 2026
- envd
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- E2B
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- envd
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- E2B
- Very active (96%)
- envd
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- E2B
- 1d
- envd
- 26d
Open issues (now)
- E2B
- 44
- envd
- 139
Stars delta
- E2B
- +410 (30d)
- envd
- +10 (30d)
Open issues delta
- E2B
- -12 (30d)
- envd
- +2 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- E2B
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- envd
- Published findings
Full report
- E2B
- Trust report
- envd
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · E2B: Python runtime · envd: Python runtime
Choose E2B if…
- E2B is primarily Python; envd is Go.
- Pricing: E2B offers its core services under the Apache-2.0 open-source license, allowing it to be freely used, but additional cloud deployment and maintenance costs will apply according to the selected cloud's.
- Tags unique to E2B: ai-agent, code-interpreter, copilot, development.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You need to develop robust AI agents that can integrate with real-world tools and require a secure development environment.
When NOT to use E2B
- Your development needs extend beyond AWS or Google Cloud, as E2B does not currently support Azure or general Linux machines.
- You prioritize integration with a wide variety of additional cloud providers not listed above.
- You require immediate self-hosting capabilities on Azure or a general Linux machine without waiting for future updates.
Choose envd if…
- envd is primarily Go; E2B is Python.
- Tags unique to envd: buildkit, codex, llmops, mlops.
- - When you need a tool that supports both traditional software development and AI/ML workflows.
When NOT to use envd
- - For scenarios requiring extensive customization of low-level Docker configurations for which EnvD may not offer direct support or flexibility.
- - If you're working in an environment where Docker is not supported or cannot be used due to organizational policies.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (e2b-dev/E2B) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (e2b-dev/E2B) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- Last push (e2b-dev/E2B) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tensorchord/envd) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tensorchord/envd) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (tensorchord/envd) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: E2B 13k · envd 2.2k (synced Aug 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between E2B and envd?
- E2B: Open-source, secure environment with real-world tools for enterprise-grade agents. envd: Reproducible development environment for humans and agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose E2B over envd?
- Choose E2B over envd when E2B is primarily Python; envd is Go; Pricing: E2B offers its core services under the Apache-2.0 open-source license, allowing it to be freely used, but additional cloud deployment and maintenance costs will apply according to the selected cloud's; Tags unique to E2B: ai-agent, code-interpreter, copilot, development; Also covers AI Agents; You need to develop robust AI agents that can integrate with real-world tools and require a secure development environment.
- When should I choose envd over E2B?
- Choose envd over E2B when envd is primarily Go; E2B is Python; Tags unique to envd: buildkit, codex, llmops, mlops; - When you need a tool that supports both traditional software development and AI/ML workflows.
- When should I avoid E2B?
- Your development needs extend beyond AWS or Google Cloud, as E2B does not currently support Azure or general Linux machines. You prioritize integration with a wide variety of additional cloud providers not listed above. You require immediate self-hosting capabilities on Azure or a general Linux machine without waiting for future updates.
- When should I avoid envd?
- - For scenarios requiring extensive customization of low-level Docker configurations for which EnvD may not offer direct support or flexibility. - If you're working in an environment where Docker is not supported or cannot be used due to organizational policies.
- Is E2B or envd more popular on GitHub?
- E2B has more GitHub stars (13,413 vs 2,224). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are E2B and envd open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (E2B: Apache-2.0, envd: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to E2B or envd?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at E2B alternatives and envd alternatives (E2B markdown twin, envd markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, E2B or envd?
- E2B: Very active. envd: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for E2B and envd?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: E2B trust report; envd trust report.