ServBay
What it is
ServBay is an all-in-one local web development environment manager for macOS and Windows. It provides multiple versions of PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, and Rust, alongside databases and web servers. The local stack supports Apache, NGINX, and Caddy, plus local DNS, mail testing, MinIO object storage, and RabbitMQ. Developers can assign runtime versions to projects and switch installed service versions from the management interface. Built-in PKI supports local HTTPS, and ACME can obtain and manage certificates. ServBay's MCP server connects 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 provides one endpoint for cloud and local model providers, with usage tracking, virtual keys, and automatic fallback. ServBay says provider API keys remain encrypted on the user's machine. The Free plan costs nothing and allows five websites and five DNS records. Pro starts at $9.90 a month, and a seven-day trial is available.
For and against
For
- Supports many language runtimes
- Includes Apache, NGINX, and Caddy
- Provides project-specific runtime versions
- Connects with MCP clients
- Offers local HTTPS and ACME certificates
Against
- Free plan allows five websites
- Free plan allows five DNS records
- Mobile access is listed as coming soon
- Paid plans start at $9.90 a month
The verdict
ServBay brings local runtimes, databases, web servers, certificates, and AI-oriented controls into one desktop environment. Its free plan has clear site and DNS limits, while Pro and Team plans add broader capacity and support.
Who it suits
ServBay suits developers building local websites on macOS or Windows who need managed runtimes, services, certificates, or MCP-based automation. The free tier fits smaller setups limited to five websites and five DNS records.
Plans and prices
ServBay Free
5 websites · 5 DNS records · PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, Rust · MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Memcached
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ServBay Pro (monthly)
2 device licenses · Unlimited websites and DNS records · Email server and PKI · Backups
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ServBay Team (monthly)
10 user licenses · 2 device licenses per user · Team management · Higher SSL certificate limits
Read 8 Oct 2026 · servbay.com
ServBay Pro (annual)
2 device licenses · Unlimited websites and DNS records · Email server and PKI · Backups
Read 8 Oct 2026 · servbay.com
ServBay Team (annual)
10 user licenses · 2 device licenses per user · Team management · Higher SSL certificate limits
Read 8 Oct 2026 · servbay.com
On the record
- AI Gateway
- The AI Gateway provides one local endpoint for cloud and local model providers, with usage tracking, virtual keys and automatic fallback.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- Its built-in MCP server works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and any client that speaks the MCP protocol.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- The website footer identifies the company as ServBay LLC.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop availability
- The download page lists macOS 12.0+ and Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2012+ downloads.servbay.com · read 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.servbay.com · read 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.support.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Local web stack
- ServBay supports Apache, NGINX and Caddy and provides local DNS, mail testing, MinIO object storage and RabbitMQ.support.servbay.com · read 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.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile status
- The product page describes remote and mobile access for iOS, Android and HarmonyOS as coming soon.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plan limits
- The Free plan is limited to five websites and five DNS records; Pro offers unlimited websites and DNS records.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- ServBay describes itself as an all-in-one local web development environment management tool for macOS and Windows.support.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project environments
- The product supports project-specific runtime versions and lets developers switch among installed service versions through its management interface.support.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- SSL and certificates
- ServBay provides a built-in PKI for local HTTPS and supports obtaining and managing certificates through ACME.support.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pro includes technical support through email, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp and WeChat; the pricing comparison also lists documentation and community support.servbay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
