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Mainbrella vs Backplanes

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Mainbrella compared with Backplanes
Detail MainbrellaBackplanes logo Backplanes
What it doesCloud computers for AI agents on Cloudflare Intent-based visibility and control for AI agents
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingPrepaid compute at $0.02 per compute-unit hour. Minimum $5 top-up with no monthly subscription. Machine rates: Lite $0.02/hour, Small $0.12/hour, Medium $0.20/hour, Large $0.32/hour, XL $0.56/hour. Open source platform available via GPLv3 license for self-hosting on Cloudflare (Workers Paid plan sta Know is free with no seats or trial clock. Enforce and Prove is a subscription priced on the agent work you put under control, not per seat. Contact for subscription pricing details.
Key features
  • Linux workspace with command execution, file operations, and tool installation
  • HTTP API, SSH, and browser terminal access
  • Account-owned lifecycle controls and explicit ownership
  • Five machine sizes from Lite to XL
  • Saved workspaces with snapshot stop and resume
  • Prepaid balance with no monthly subscription
  • Shared accounts and billing infrastructure
  • Hosted apps including Linux computers, Vibe coding, and Voice agents
  • Custom runtime images and language support
  • Outbound internet and ephemeral storage
  • Monitor, warn or block agent actions
  • Policy drafting from observed agent activity
  • Audit trail for every decision
  • One-command installation
  • Local policy enforcement without external calls
What makes it different
  • Open-source platform that can be self-hosted on own Cloudflare account
  • Built-in accounts, billing, and metering so developers don't start from scratch
  • Simple prepaid model with no monthly commitment
  • Direct founder contact for product feedback and integration questions
  • Account-owned HTTP workflow with automatic cleanup
  • Drafts policies from actual agent behavior before anything is enforced
  • Deterministic, intent-based decisions instead of authorization checks
  • No OAuth into AI providers or agent changes required
  • PII and credentials scrubbed before leaving the machine
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 +1 (up) since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)55
Citation Flow (Majestic)3230
Referring domains (Majestic)6988

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