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Optimize your Hopx usage to reduce costs while maintaining performance. This page summarizes key cost optimization strategies.
For detailed cost optimization guidance, see the Cost Optimization page in Core Concepts.

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Quick Tips

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1. Use Smaller Resources

Start with minimal resources and scale up if needed:
  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
from hopx_ai import Sandbox

# ✅ Good: Start with minimal resources
sandbox = Sandbox.create(
    template="code-interpreter",
    vcpu=1,
    memory_mb=512,
    disk_gb=5
)

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2. Delete When Done

Always delete sandboxes after use:
  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
from hopx_ai import Sandbox

# ✅ Good: Automatic cleanup with timeout
sandbox = Sandbox.create(template="code-interpreter", timeout_seconds=600)
result = sandbox.run_code("print('Hello')")
# Sandbox automatically killed after 600 seconds

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3. Use Pause Instead of Keeping Running

Pause preserves state but costs less than keeping sandboxes running:
  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
from hopx_ai import Sandbox

sandbox = Sandbox.create(template="code-interpreter")
sandbox.run_code("setup_code()")

# Pause when not in use (cheaper than keeping running)
sandbox.pause()

# Resume later
sandbox.resume()
sandbox.run_code("continue_work()")

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4. Reuse Sandboxes

Reuse sandboxes for multiple operations:
  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
from hopx_ai import Sandbox

# ✅ Good: Reuse sandbox for multiple operations
with Sandbox.create(template="code-interpreter") as sandbox:
    sandbox.run_code("task1()")
    sandbox.run_code("task2()")
    sandbox.run_code("task3()")
# Better than creating 3 separate sandboxes

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Cost Comparison

StrategyCost ImpactUse Case
Minimal resourcesLowSimple scripts, testing
Right-sized resourcesMediumProduction workloads
Over-provisionedHigh❌ Avoid unless necessary
Reuse sandboxesLowMultiple operations
Create per operationHigh❌ Avoid
Pause when idleLowIntermittent workloads
Keep runningHigh❌ Avoid for idle sandboxes

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Learn More

For comprehensive cost optimization guidance, see:

Cost Optimization Guide

Complete cost optimization guide with detailed examples

Resources

Understand resource configuration and pricing

Performance Optimization

Optimize performance to reduce execution time

Sandbox Lifecycle

Manage lifecycle efficiently