xhostd vs MacRun

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xhostd compared with MacRun
Detail	xhostd	MacRun
What it does	Hosting for apps built by AI coding agents	Rent a dedicated Mac for 24/7 AI agents
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
Pricing	Basic (free): 3 channels, 0.1 core CPU, 128 MB memory, 500 MB database storage, 2 GB file storage. Builder $10/month: 10 channels, 0.5 core CPU, 1 GB memory, 10 GB database storage, 50 GB file storage. Indie $20/month: 20 channels, 1 core CPU, 2 GB memory, 20 GB database storage, 100 GB file storage	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	Always-on containers with no cold starts Postgres database included in every environment S3-compatible file storage Git repository integration Support for Python, Node.js, static sites, and Docker	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	Agent-first design: AI agents can handle the entire deployment workflow without human dashboard interaction Export your app and data to run anywhere with Docker No cold starts and no setup required for databases or sign-in	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
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	28 +1 (up) since last check	3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	3	7
Citation Flow (Majestic)	25	30
Referring domains (Majestic)	40	30

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