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Ellipsis

Managed Claude and Codex in isolated sandboxes, but pay extra for AWS VPC.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $50 per month Includes token costs but standard features are free without support package.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web, API
Best for Developers using Anthropic or Bedrock
Not for Organizations with strict compliance requirements

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Run Claude Code and Codex securely with dependencies installed. Paid tiers offer more support, but standard features are sufficient for basic needs.

✓What it does well

Secure coding environmentEach agent runs in its own sandboxed environment.
Flexible scheduling and triggersAgents can be started by cron, GitHub events or Slack mentions.
Agent-as-codeDefine agents as code in YAML files checked into your repo.

✕Where it falls short

No support packages needed for basic useSupport is self-serve unless you choose enterprise plans.
Limited AWS account optionAdditional charges apply if moving from managed SaaS to an AWS account.
Pricing includes only tokens and infrastructure costsNo per-seat fees or idle charge but standard feature set is available for free.

Key features

Cloud deploymentAgents run in Ellipsis cloud or your AWS VPC.
Isolated development environmentsEach session runs with isolated code, dependencies and configurations.
Comprehensive API accessControl agents via REST APIs, Python or TypeScript SDKs.
Cron SchedulingRun agents on a scheduled basis.

Questions about Ellipsis

What is Ellipsis?

Ellipsis runs managed Claude Code and Codex agents in isolated sandboxes, with dependencies installed. Each session gets its own code, dependencies and configuration, and agents run in the Ellipsis cloud or in a customer's AWS VPC. Toolio files it under AI code assistants, and it runs on the web and through an API.

Is Ellipsis free?

Ellipsis has a limited free tier, and the reviewer notes that the standard feature set is free, with support kept self-serve unless a team chooses an enterprise plan. Pricing covers only tokens and infrastructure, with no per-seat fees or idle charges. The reviewer finds the standard features sufficient for basic needs.

How much do Ellipsis paid plans cost?

Ellipsis lists three paid tiers. Standard costs $5,000 per month and includes guided onboarding and a Slack support channel, Advanced costs $10,000 per month, and Premier costs $15,000 per month. The reviewer says the paid tiers mainly add support, while the standard features remain available for free.

How can Ellipsis agents be triggered?

Ellipsis agents can start on a cron schedule, from GitHub events or from Slack mentions. Teams define agents as code in YAML files checked into their repository, and they can control agents through REST APIs or the Python and TypeScript SDKs. The reviewer lists the flexible scheduling and triggers among its main strengths.

Who is Ellipsis best for?

Toolio lists Ellipsis as best for developers using Anthropic or Bedrock, and not for organizations with strict compliance requirements. Running agents in a customer's own AWS VPC is possible, but the reviewer notes that additional charges apply when moving off the managed service. Alex scored Ellipsis 4.0 out of 5 after real use on 4 Oct 2026.

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