Beam
Run GPU inference, task queues, and sandboxes on serverless infrastructure with sub-second cold starts, autoscaling, and support for your own AWS, GCP, or bare metal.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/beam-cloud/beta9/ or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Blaxel.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $140/mo ($1,680/yr) in subscriptions
Beam FAQ
Common questions
Is Beam free and open source?+
Beam is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Run GPU inference, task queues, and sandboxes on serverless infrastructure with sub-second cold starts, autoscaling, and support for your own AWS, GCP, or bare metal.
What paid software does Beam replace?+
Beam serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Blaxel, Daytona, Modal, Sprites, Together Sandbox, Vertex AI, saving up to $140/month ($1,680/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Beam?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/beam-cloud/beta9/ or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Beam?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Blaxel.