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Firecracker is Apache 2.0 open source; the public site does not sell a separate Firecracker subscription.
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- Firecracker is Apache 2.0 open source; the public site does not sell a separate Firecracker subscription.
Firecracker Microvm
● Identity checkedCode · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Firecracker is an open-source microVM monitor for running lightweight virtual machines with container-like density and stronger isolation. AWS built it for multi-tenant services such as Lambda, and the project also highlights managed Lambda MicroVMs for sandboxed compute.
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- Firecracker is Apache 2.0 open source; the public site does not sell a separate Firecracker subscription.
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Is Firecracker Microvm right for you?
A good fit for
Platform engineers building secure multi-tenant runtimes or evaluating microVM isolation for serverless and agent sandboxes.
Before you choose
Production hosting costs depend on your cloud provider; Firecracker itself is infrastructure software without vendor SaaS plans on the project site.
Secure microVM virtualization
Firecracker packages KVM-backed microVMs that aim to combine VM-level isolation with the speed and efficiency teams expect from containers, with optional managed Lambda MicroVM offerings for serverless sandboxes.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design goal | Site copy describes Firecracker as purpose-built for secure, multi-tenant container and function-based services using microVMs. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Performance | Marketing cites boot times under 125 ms and up to 150 microVMs per second per host. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| License | Firecracker is open sourced under the Apache License, version 2.0. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Firecracker Microvm pricing & plans
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Who developed Firecracker?
The FAQ states Firecracker was built by Amazon Web Services developers to improve services such as AWS Lambda, starting from the crosvm VMM and evolving with the Rust-vmm community.
What is Firecracker Microvm used for?
Firecracker is an open-source microVM monitor for running lightweight virtual machines with container-like density and stronger isolation. AWS built it for multi-tenant services such as Lambda, and the project also highlights managed Lambda MicroVMs for sandboxed compute.
Does Firecracker Microvm have a free plan?
Firecracker is Apache 2.0 open source; the public site does not sell a separate Firecracker subscription.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Firecracker Microvm cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Firecracker Microvm through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Production hosting costs depend on your cloud provider; Firecracker itself is infrastructure software without vendor SaaS plans on the project site.
Price history
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