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Cloady vs MacRun

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Cloady compared with MacRun
DetailCloady logo CloadyMacRun logo MacRun
What it doesCloud application platform for deploying apps and databases with predictable resource pricing Rent a dedicated Mac for 24/7 AI agents
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree tier: 0.5 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 5 GB SSD, 200 GB traffic. Paid: Small $6.00/month (0.5 vCPU), Medium $20.00/month (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD), Large $65.00/month, Max $120.00/month. Managed backups add 20% to resource price. Agent Mac: $169/mo on M6 (16GB, 256GB SSD), available in 24 hours. Monthly or annual billing with 2 months free on annual. Cancel anytime.
Key features
  • Deploy from GitHub, Docker, uploaded folders or templates
  • Fixed pricing based on declared CPU, RAM and SSD resources
  • Free tier with 0.5 vCPU, 1 GB RAM and 5 GB SSD
  • Automatic TLS certificates for all services
  • Built-in terminal, file browser and database query tools
  • Four global deployment regions: Germany, Singapore, US East, US West
  • Live monitoring and searchable logs for all services
  • API, CLI, Terraform and MCP for programmatic deployment
  • Support for 14 programming languages including Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, PHP, Java
  • Multiple database options including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse
  • M6 Mac mini with 16GB memory and 256GB SSD
  • Claude Code and Codex pre-installed
  • 24/7 uptime with sleep disabled and auto-login
  • Control from phone via Claude or ChatGPT apps
  • Full administrator access with sudo
  • Install additional tools and agents
  • Real email support within the hour
  • SSH and Screen Sharing access over Tailscale
  • Session kept alive for agent work while sleeping
What makes it different
  • No metering or egress fees — flat resource pricing like a VPS but with platform management included
  • Free tier requires no credit card and stays free as long as apps fit within resource allowance
  • Price comparison shows Cloady 3.2 to 13 times cheaper than competitors for equivalent resources
  • AI agent integration through MCP allows Claude and other assistants to deploy and manage apps
  • Migration tools to import configuration from Railway, Render or Vercel
  • No API keys required - use your existing Claude or ChatGPT subscription
  • Setup in under 5 minutes with pre-installed agents
  • Wired ethernet with battery backup for reliable uptime
  • Cancel anytime with no lock-in contract
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +1 (up) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)27
Citation Flow (Majestic)2530
Referring domains (Majestic)2330

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