MacMiniVPS Cloud Mac Workstation gives developers a Mac in the cloud. Instead of splitting computing resources, we give you a dedicated physical Mac mini of your own.
Write code, run builds, connect to CI, or experiment with inference on Apple Silicon. You choose the workflow; we provide the machine to run it.
Desk M4 · M4 / 16GB / 256GB SSD
Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans from $21.7/day.
A build machine is about more than getting a good benchmark once. Your next build should still have the resources, toolchain, and directories you expect. Dedicated physical nodes make that boundary clear.
During your rental, your Mac mini is not assigned to anyone else. Its memory and storage are not shared with other tenants, and the machine is not rented out on a time-sharing basis.
That does not mean every task will always run at the same speed. Simulators, compile jobs, and models you start can still compete for resources on the same machine.
Clear allocation boundaryThe graphical interface and command line run on a physical Mac. Configure Xcode for your project, build dependencies, and use your automation scripts and development tools.
Check that your macOS and Xcode versions are compatible with each other. Version numbers alone are not enough; your project dependencies and target SDK matter too.
Your project sets the toolchainAnother tenant will not replace your build scripts, change your project dependencies, or run their own jobs in the same system environment. Keep your own directory conventions and CI labels.
You remain responsible for certificates, private keys, and backups. A dedicated machine separates tenants; it does not replace access controls or a backup strategy.
Access and data protectionWe currently offer one configuration: Desk M4 with an M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. Check that it suits your workload, then choose a rental term and storage expansion—no guessing from vague plan names.
Need an Xcode environment for packaging, archiving, and build troubleshooting? Or want to move long-running jobs off your everyday computer?
For your first run, test dependency installation, signing configuration, and artifact downloads with a real project. Test device connectivity and interaction latency separately; a successful build alone is not a complete acceptance test.
Connection and build guideNeed a persistent self-hosted runner that keeps dependency caches, pins an Xcode version, and connects build jobs to your existing pipeline?
Run a pipeline first to check peak memory use and disk growth, then set job concurrency. Multiple machines can split up jobs, but they do not automatically make a single compile run faster.
Compare rental termsWant to test tools such as MLX or llama.cpp on Apple Silicon? Use a defined rental period to load models and run inference experiments.
Whether 16GB of memory is enough depends on the model, quantization, context, and concurrency. An added SSD can hold more model weights, but it cannot replace memory or automatically improve inference speed.
Discuss your model requirementsConsider three things when choosing a location: where the people operating the machine are, where the build is triggered, and where the build artifacts need to go. Remote desktop responsiveness and upload speeds may also favor different locations.
Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Hong Kong
If your team is mainly in Asia-Pacific, start by comparing these locations. For frequent GUI use, test connectivity from your location to the node. For automated builds, pay closer attention to code checkouts, dependency downloads, and artifact transfers.
Geographic proximity is a starting point, not a latency guarantee. Your carrier, cross-border routing, and local network can all affect the experience.
Choose based on real-world performanceUS East, US West
A good fit for teams working in North America, or for comparing connections to North American code repositories, test environments, and App Store Connect uploads.
Location alone does not guarantee faster uploads. Compare the same project, dependencies, and artifacts to find the workstation that fits your workflow.
Test the end-to-end workflowAll six locations offer the same Desk M4 and run 365 days a year. Check the control panel for current availability. Your choice of location does not change the dedicated-machine setup.
These two workflow needs capture what we want to solve: keep the environment with the project, without having to buy another machine.
“Whatever Xcode version the client needs, we can switch to it that day.”
“No need to buy another Mac just to ship an app.”
When choosing a setup, bring your target version, project dependencies, and actual build tasks. Check system compatibility before switching. A cloud workstation provides the environment, but does not replace software licenses or project testing.
We do not present unconfirmed capabilities as guarantees. Review the plans before ordering, verify the amount before paying, and know what to back up before you finish using your machine.
Desk M4 costs $21.7/day, $58.6/week, $108.6/month, or $295.4/quarter. Storage expansion and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining are priced separately, not hidden in the configuration details.
For multiple machines, the published plans are the basis for discussion. Before paying, confirm the machine count, rental term, location, and any add-ons—no verbal quotes required.
View full pricingWe accept USDT-TRC20 and Visa / Mastercard / Amex (via Stripe), with all charges in US dollars (USD). Actual payment gateway availability is determined by the response from the backend.
If a payment problem occurs, keep your order number and transaction receipt, then open a ticket through the signed-in control panel. Never send full card numbers, private keys, or other sensitive credentials by email.
Manage billing in the control panelBefore your rental ends, export your projects, certificates, and build artifacts. Do not treat an expired workstation as a backup, or assume it will remain accessible after the rental ends.
Confirm the scope and timing of erasure for the host disk and any added SSD against the terms of service and your order status. If you need clarification, open a support ticket.
Renewal and end-of-term termsYou manage your day-to-day projects and files. If you need troubleshooting help, explain the issue and the access you authorize, then share logs with sensitive details removed. For presales, partnerships, security reports, or technical questions, contact us at support@macminivps.com or open a ticket in the control panel.
Whether you need a short-term build machine or a team needs several long-term machines, start with your use case, location, and rental term.