Spawned vs CodeSandbox Speed Test: We Timed the AI Builders
Speed is critical for developers launching tokens. We conducted a direct speed test between Spawned's integrated AI builder and CodeSandbox. The results show which platform gets your project from idea to live site fastest, with specific metrics on creation, build time, and deployment.
- •Project Creation: Spawned generated a full token site 75% faster than setting up a similar project in CodeSandbox.
- •Live Deployment: A Spawned site is live in under 60 seconds; CodeSandbox requires manual deployment to external hosting.
- •AI Prompt to Code: Spawned's builder executes AI prompts and updates the live preview in 3-5 seconds.
- •Integrated Workflow: Spawned's speed comes from a unified token launch and site builder, eliminating context switching.
Quick Comparison
How We Tested Build Speed
Stop guessing about speed. We used a stopwatch.
We timed two identical tasks on both platforms: creating a landing page for a hypothetical Solana token called 'SpeedTestCoin' and then making a content update. For Spawned, we used the AI builder inside the launchpad dashboard. For CodeSandbox, we created a new React project in the cloud IDE. We measured three phases: 1) Initial Project Setup, 2) First Live Preview, and 3) Content Update & Rebuild. Our goal was to simulate the real process a developer faces when building a token's promotional site.
Speed Test Results: Side-by-Side
The numbers tell a clear story.
Here are the timed results for each critical phase of building a token website.
| Task | Spawned AI Builder | CodeSandbox (Cloud IDE) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate Initial Site | 22 seconds | ~90 seconds | Spawned: Single AI prompt. CodeSandbox: Create project, select template, install dependencies. |
| First Live Preview | Instant (within builder) | 15-30 seconds (local server spin-up) | Spawned's preview is part of the editor. CodeSandbox must start a dev server. |
| Make Content Update | 3-5 seconds | 10-20 seconds | Spawned: Edit text via AI or UI, save. CodeSandbox: Edit code, wait for HMR update. |
| Deploy to Public URL | 45 seconds (one-click) | 2+ minutes (manual) | Spawned deploys automatically. CodeSandbox requires connecting to Vercel/Netlify and configuring. |
The most significant gap is in the initial setup. Spawned's purpose-built AI for token sites removes boilerplate steps. CodeSandbox, while flexible, requires manual configuration for the same outcome.
3 Architectural Reasons Spawned is Faster
The speed difference isn't accidental; it's built into Spawned's design for token creators.
- Integrated, Opinionated Stack: Spawned's AI builder uses a pre-configured, optimized stack for token landing pages (React, Tailwind). CodeSandbox offers choice, which means setup decisions and dependency installs that cost time.
- Deployment is Part of the Flow: When you launch a token on Spawned, the website deployment is automatic and uses the same infrastructure. With CodeSandbox, deployment is a separate process to a third-party service, adding steps and potential configuration delays.
- AI Context for Tokens: Spawned's AI is trained specifically on token website components, tokenomics tables, and roadmap sections. It generates relevant code immediately. A general AI in CodeSandbox needs more detailed prompting to achieve a similar, token-specific result.
When You Might Still Choose CodeSandbox
CodeSandbox is an excellent tool, but for a different job. If your primary need is prototyping complex web applications, experimenting with new npm libraries, or collaborating on non-token-specific frontend code, CodeSandbox's full cloud IDE environment is superior. Its speed in iterating on pure code is excellent. However, for the singular task of creating and deploying a website for a Solana token as part of a launch, the extra steps become friction. It's like using a general-purpose workshop versus a specialized assembly line. For a focused comparison of builders for tokens, see our guide on the best AI builder for tokens in 2025.
Verdict: Which is Faster for Token Launches?
For speed in launching a token with a website, Spawned is the clear winner.
If your metric is time from 'I have a token idea' to 'I have a live token and a live website,' Spawned's integrated platform is unbeatable. The AI builder shaves minutes off the creation process, and the one-click deployment tied to your token launch is a massive time save. CodeSandbox is a powerful developer tool, but it operates outside the token launch workflow, requiring you to manage multiple platforms. For developers whose sole focus is getting a token project to market, Spawned's tailored speed provides a tangible advantage. This integrated approach is why we list Spawned as a top token platform with an AI builder for 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spawned is optimized for token websites, offering deep customization for that use case—themes, sections, tokenomics, and wallet connections. CodeSandbox offers unbounded customization for any web project. Spawned trades limitless flexibility for speed and specificity in the token niche. You can still edit the generated code directly in Spawned's editor for custom changes.
Technically, you could export the code from Spawned and import it into CodeSandbox, but you would lose the integrated deployment and live-update link to your Spawned dashboard. It's not recommended, as it breaks the streamlined workflow. Spawned's editor is designed to handle all necessary edits for a token site.
The AI builder excels at creating the core landing page, tokenomics, and roadmap. For multi-page sites (e.g., detailed docs, blog), you would add pages individually. The initial generation speed for the main page remains fast, but building out a 10-page site will take longer than a single-page site, similar to any tool. The deployment speed, however, remains consistently fast regardless of page count.
Spawned's 0.1 SOL fee (approx $20) includes token creation, initial liquidity, **and** website hosting. CodeSandbox itself is free for the IDE, but to host a live site, you'd typically use a service like Vercel (free tier available) or Netlify. The comparison is between an all-in-one fee versus a fragmented model (free IDE + possibly free hosting). For a guaranteed, integrated experience, Spawned's fee covers everything.
Your website remains live and fully functional. It is hosted independently. The 1% perpetual fee collected via Token-2022 after graduation helps support the ongoing infrastructure, including your site's hosting. There is no action required on your part to maintain the site post-graduation.
Currently, Spawned's editor is focused on a single-editor experience for the token creator. CodeSandbox has more advanced, real-time multi-user collaboration features for code. For team-based token projects, the typical workflow on Spawned involves one lead handling the site build, whereas CodeSandbox is better suited for simultaneous collaborative coding.
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