Safe, isolated software for running code without affecting any other applications, which is a major advantage of using this application. It has proper safety measures in place, so it can be used on other systems and operated safely for testing. It also lets me run experimental code without touching the main branch.

I’ve mainly used it for testing unknown executables and safely experimenting with code without adding any of that to the main development branch. The best part of this application is being able to communicate with the virtual machine while experimenting.

Before using the application, I couldn’t open certain sites without worrying about security and potentially affecting other applications through malware or virus attacks. By using it, I feel the operating system and applications are well protected, even when working with code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can behave differently than a production-based setup, for example when it’s running in a different environment or using a different database. Over time, maintaining isolated environments can also become complicated. Slow startup times and high RAM usage are drawbacks of the sandbox, and it may also limit access to certain systems.

During cybersecurity testing, I noticed that some malware samples or scripts detected they were running inside a sandbox and then limited their behavior, which made analysis harder. This limitation in real-world code has caused issues for me in that regard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.