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Description
Access Azure through a cloud-hosted, browser-based shell that is authenticated and available from nearly any location. Each unique user account is assigned its own Azure Cloud Shell, which is automatically authenticated during every session. This service provides the option to select a shell interface that aligns with your preferred working style, offering both Bash and PowerShell environments. Regularly maintained and updated by Microsoft, Cloud Shell is preloaded with a variety of essential command-line tools, including Linux shell interpreters, PowerShell modules, Azure utilities, text editors, source control systems, build tools, container management tools, and database management tools. Additionally, it supports several widely-used programming languages like Node.js, .NET, and Python, allowing users to leverage familiar tools in an environment that is consistently refreshed and managed by Microsoft. This flexibility enables developers and system administrators to seamlessly integrate their workflows within a single, powerful shell experience.
Description
Boat delivers robust cloud-based virtual machines and persistent sandboxes specifically designed for managing long-lasting AI agents, empowering users to effortlessly create thousands of cloud instances equipped with web browsers and persistent storage while alleviating the burden of infrastructure management. Each sandbox functions as a comprehensive Ubuntu Linux virtual machine, providing SSH and SCP access, Docker compatibility, dedicated IPv4 or IPv6 addresses, a smooth 60 fps virtual desktop, and rapid disk-level forking capabilities from snapshots. Pre-installed tools such as Docker, VS Code, Chrome, Ghostty, GitHub CLI, Rust, Node.js, and Bun allow users to execute any development language, tool, or workflow seamlessly. Boat is compatible with various agents including Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode, and it offers functionalities to prompt, observe, and manage agent environments remotely via its command-line interface, HTTP API, and SDKs available in both Python and TypeScript. Users can run commands, transfer files, and monitor agent communications, while also hosting applications accessible through public HTTPS links and utilizing integrated desktops and web browsers for enhanced productivity. This comprehensive solution not only simplifies the management of AI agents but also fosters a more efficient development experience for users across diverse projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Node.js
Yes
Python
Yes
.NET
Yes
Agent 37
No
Bun
No
Claude Code
No
Cloudflare
No
Daytona
No
Docker
No
Ghostty
No
Integrations
Node.js
Yes
Python
Yes
.NET
No
Agent 37
Yes
Bun
Yes
Claude Code
Yes
Cloudflare
Yes
Daytona
Yes
Docker
Yes
Ghostty
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$20 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1974
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/get-started/azure-portal/cloud-shell
Vendor Details
Company Name
boat
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
boat.dev/
Product Features
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
No
Graphical User Interface
No
Remote Control
No
VDI
No
Virtual Machine Encryption
No
Virtual Machine Migration
No
Virtual Machine Monitoring
No
Virtual Server
No
Product Features
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
No
Graphical User Interface
No
Remote Control
No
VDI
No
Virtual Machine Encryption
No
Virtual Machine Migration
No
Virtual Machine Monitoring
No
Virtual Server
No
Alternatives
Alternatives
No Alternatives