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ServBay

Freemium#15 of 26 in Development Environment Management Tools

ServBay: A polished desktop manager for local runtimes, services, domains, and AI-client environments. Ranked #15 of 26 in Development Environment Management Tools by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for polished local runtime management on desktop.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 7-day trial
Best for
Polished local runtime management on desktop
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$59/yr
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Manages multiple runtime, database, web-server, and CLI versions
- Project-level configuration through a version-controlled .servbay.config file
- Built-in DNS, HTTPS certificates, backups, and AI-client environment control
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 5 websites and 5 DNS records
- Linux support is still in development
- Team features require the Team plan

Our verdict on ServBay

ServBay is a desktop local development environment manager for web developers working on macOS or Windows. It brings programming-language runtimes, web servers, databases, DNS, HTTPS certificates, mail services, and related tools into one graphical interface, with command-line support for global and project-specific versions. Developers can select runtime versions and package-manager settings through a version-controlled .servbay.config file, making it suited to projects that need repeatable local environments without managing each service separately.

The free plan provides 5 websites, 5 DNS records, multiple language runtimes and databases, and an AI Assistant. ServBay Pro costs $9.90 per month or $59 per year and adds 2 device licenses, unlimited websites, unlimited DNS records, automatic backups, and technical support. ServBay Team costs $39.90 per month or $399 per year, adding team management, 10 user licenses, 2 device licenses per user, Unified Configuration, and Virtual Dev Network. The plan structure gives individual developers a usable entry point, while Pro is the practical fit for broader personal projects and backup needs.

ServBay’s standout scope is local environment coordination: it manages Apache, NGINX, and Caddy; SQL, NoSQL, and caching services; local DNS and custom domains; and built-in PKI for local HTTPS certificates. Its MCP server connects environment management with Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex through the Model Context Protocol. Automatic and manual environment backups add another layer for professional workflows. Choose ServBay if you want a GUI-led manager with project-level configuration and AI-client integration on macOS or Windows. Developers requiring Linux support should consider an alternative until that platform is available.

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ServBay pricing

Plans Free plan · 7-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ServBay fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$59/yr
Supported operating systems	Not verified
Runtime management	Yes
Dependency locking	Not verified
Configuration as code	Yes
Shell integration	Not verified
Container support	Not verified
Free trial	7 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Pricing	Free plan · 7-day trial (source)
Website	servbay.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

ServBay integrations

ServBay lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Claude Code
Cursor
Codex
Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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