ServBay
Local development environment management for macOS and Windows
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $9.90/mo · 7-day trial
- Best forPolished local runtime management on desktop
- Free planYes
- Facts checked20 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.
ServBay pricing
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ServBay fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| 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 · paid from $9.90/mo · 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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