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Cloady vs MacVisor

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Cloady compared with MacVisor
DetailCloady logo Cloady MacVisor
What it doesCloud application platform for deploying apps and databases with predictable resource pricing Native virtualization platform for macOS that runs macOS, Linux, Windows 11 and AI sandboxes on Apple Silicon
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given 2014
Based inNot given IN
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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. Free 30-day trial. MacVisor Pro: $49 one-time for one Mac. MacVisor Business: $99 per Mac per year. MacVisor Enterprise: From $49 per Mac per month billed annually for 10+ Macs.
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
  • macOS and Linux virtual machines on Apple Silicon
  • Disk and live snapshots with instant creation
  • VM templates and copy-on-write clones
  • CLI automation through mvz command-line interface
  • AI sandboxes for safe agent execution in isolated VMs
  • Windows 11 support as Tech Preview
  • Accelerated graphics through shared GPU
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
  • Native architecture separating control plane from VM execution for both desktop and platform workflows
  • Cloud images downloaded once and verified against vendor checksum for efficient template management
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +1 (up) since last check13 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)210
Citation Flow (Majestic)2530
Referring domains (Majestic)2365

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