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Sandboxie Plus

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From €333.33/mo Free plan Windows
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Spec score 7.7 #12 of 26 in Sandbox Software

What it is

Sandboxie Plus runs Windows applications inside isolated environments designed to prevent permanent changes to the operating system. It supports controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing. Plus and Classic editions use the same core components and isolation level; Plus adds a Qt-based interface and features introduced after the project became open source. Snapshot Manager restores sandboxes to known states. Privacy-enhanced sandboxes hide locations that may contain personal data, while security settings restrict syscall elevation and device access. Windows Filtering Platform support applies firewall rules per sandbox, and DNS filtering can block or redirect selected domains. Storage can use AES-based encryption, although Sandbox Encryption requires the Advanced Feature Pack unless covered by an Eternal or Contributor certificate. Portable mode avoids system installation. Stable downloads include x64 Windows 7, 10, and 11, plus ARM64 Windows 10 and 11. A free personal-use plan is available.

Spec sheet

Integrations
The product integrates sandbox entries into the Windows Start menu and provides Windows 11 context-menu integration.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Support
Serial-key and certificate support is available by email, with typical assistance responses within 24–48 hours.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Commercial licensing
A Business Certificate is required to use Sandboxie Plus in commercial or educational settings.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Downloads
Official stable downloads include x64 Windows 7, 10, and 11 builds and ARM64 Windows 10 and 11 builds.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Editions
Sandboxie is available in Plus and Classic editions, which share the same core components and isolation level.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Encryption
Encrypted sandbox storage uses AES-based encryption, while Sandbox Encryption requires the Advanced Feature Pack unless included with an Eternal or Contributor certificate.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Isolation
Sandboxie runs applications in an isolated environment that prevents permanent changes to the underlying operating system.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Network controls
Windows Filtering Platform support applies firewall rules per sandbox, and DNS filtering can block or redirect selected domains.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Portability
Portable mode lets users extract the installer files to a directory without system installation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Privacy mode
Privacy-enhanced sandboxes can protect locations potentially containing personal data so applications see an empty PC without user data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Security mode
Security-hardened sandboxes restrict syscall elevation and device access to approved or filtered options.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Snapshots
Snapshot Manager can restore sandboxes to known states.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Use cases
The software supports controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
User interface
Sandboxie Plus uses a modern Qt-based interface and includes features added after the project became open source.Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Personal use · Support reminder Read 1 Oct 2026 · sandboxie-plus.com
Eternal €1, paid once No expiration Personal and family use Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Home €4,000 a year 1 year of use Personal use · Personal PC Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Family Pack €5,000 a year 1 year of use Personal and family use · Personal and family PCs Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Business €8,000 a year 1 year of use Commercial use · 1 PC Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Personal €8,000 a year 1 year of updates Personal use · Personal PCs Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com
Developer Priced on request Developer certificate Read 1 Oct 2026 · xanasoft.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Isolates applications from permanent system changes
  • Snapshot Manager restores known sandbox states
  • Per-sandbox firewall and DNS controls
  • Portable mode avoids system installation
  • Free personal-use plan available

Limits

  • Windows-only platform
  • Business Certificate required for commercial or educational use
  • Sandbox Encryption may require an Advanced Feature Pack
  • Some plans carry substantial annual prices

Who it suits

Sandboxie Plus suits Windows users who need isolated application testing, browsing, privacy controls, or per-sandbox network rules. Commercial and educational users need a Business Certificate.

Verdict

Sandboxie Plus provides layered isolation, snapshots, privacy settings, and network filtering for Windows. Its free plan covers personal use, while commercial licensing and certain encryption capabilities require additional certificates or paid plans.

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