ServBay
ServBay is a local web-development environment manager for macOS and Windows.
What ServBay is
ServBay is a local web-development environment manager for macOS and Windows. It bundles multiple versions of PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, and Rust with databases, Apache, NGINX, Caddy, local DNS, mail testing, MinIO, and RabbitMQ. Developers can assign runtimes to individual projects and switch installed service versions from its interface. Built-in PKI supports local HTTPS, while ACME support helps obtain and manage certificates. ServBay’s MCP server works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP clients, allowing service and package management, site creation with local DNS and SSL, database operations, log reading, and diagnostics. Its AI Gateway offers one endpoint for cloud and local models, usage tracking, virtual keys, and fallback. Provider keys stay encrypted locally, according to ServBay.
Good
- Supports macOS and Windows
- Multiple language and service versions
- Project-specific runtime switching
- MCP integrations for development agents
- Free plan and seven-day trial
Watch out
- Free plan limited to five websites
- Free plan limited to five DNS records
- Mobile access is coming soon
Who it suits
ServBay suits developers building local projects on macOS or Windows who need several runtimes and services. It also fits users connecting MCP-compatible AI clients to local development tasks.
Verdict
ServBay combines local stacks, runtime management, certificates, and MCP-based automation in one desktop environment. The free limits are clear, while Pro adds unlimited websites and DNS records from $9.90 a month.
Plans and prices
From ServBay's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ServBay Free | Free | 5 websites · 5 DNS records · PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, Rust · MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Memcached · Ollama · Always free |
| ServBay Pro (monthly) | $9.90 a month | 2 device licenses · Unlimited websites and DNS records · Email server and PKI · Backups · Technical support · /Month |
| ServBay Team (monthly) | $39.90 a month | 10 user licenses · 2 device licenses per user · Team management · Higher SSL certificate limits · /Month |
| ServBay Pro (annual) | $59 a year | 2 device licenses · Unlimited websites and DNS records · Email server and PKI · Backups · Technical support · ~~$99~~ /Year |
| ServBay Team (annual) | $399 a year | 10 user licenses · 2 device licenses per user · Team management · Higher SSL certificate limits · ~~$999~~ /Year |
The facts
Each one read from ServBay's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI Gateway
- The AI Gateway provides one local endpoint for cloud and local model providers, with usage tracking, virtual keys and automatic fallback.checked 8 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- Its built-in MCP server works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and any client that speaks the MCP protocol.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop availability
- The download page lists macOS 12.0+ and Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2012+ downloads.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Key security
- ServBay says provider API keys are encrypted on the user's machine and never uploaded, while virtual keys can be scoped and revoked.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Languages and services
- It includes multiple versions of languages such as PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby and Rust, alongside databases and web servers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Local web stack
- ServBay supports Apache, NGINX and Caddy and provides local DNS, mail testing, MinIO object storage and RabbitMQ.checked 8 Oct 2026
- MCP capabilities
- Through MCP, agents can manage services and packages, create sites with local DNS and SSL, operate databases, read logs and run diagnostics.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile status
- The product page describes remote and mobile access for iOS, Android and HarmonyOS as coming soon.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- ServBay describes itself as an all-in-one local web development environment management tool for macOS and Windows.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Project environments
- The product supports project-specific runtime versions and lets developers switch among installed service versions through its management interface.checked 8 Oct 2026
- SSL and certificates
- ServBay provides a built-in PKI for local HTTPS and supports obtaining and managing certificates through ACME.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pro includes technical support through email, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp and WeChat; the pricing comparison also lists documentation and community support.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The website footer identifies the company as ServBay LLC.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Plan limits
- The Free plan is limited to five websites and five DNS records; Pro offers unlimited websites and DNS records.checked 8 Oct 2026
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