Is ServBay worth the price?
ServBay offers a very generous free tier with extensive language and database support, making it highly accessible.
The Pro tier at $9.9/month (or $4.92/month annually) provides excellent value for individual developers needing unlimited resources and advanced features like backups and SSL. The Team tier is reasonably priced for small development teams requiring collaboration and user management.
Pricing Plans
Free TrialServBay Free
$0
- 5 websites
- 5 DNS records
- Custom domains/TLDs
- Private CA and free SSL certificates
- Includes PHP (5.6-8.5)
- Includes Python (2.7, 3.5-3.14)
- Includes Node.js (12-24)
- Includes Golang (1.11-1.24)
- Includes Java (7/1.7.0-24)
- Includes .NET (2.0-10.0)
- Includes Mono 6
- Includes Ruby (2.4-3.4)
- Includes Rust
- Includes MySQL (5.1-9.0)
- Includes MariaDB (10.4-11.7)
- Includes PostgreSQL (10-17)
- Includes MongoDB (5.0-8.0)
- Includes Redis
- Includes Memcached
- Includes dnsmasq
- Includes Ollama
- Includes phpMyAdmin/adminer
- Multiple PHP instances running simultaneously
- PHP modules and extensions
- Troubleshooting tools
- AI Assistant
ServBay Pro
$9.9/Month
- All features in ServBay Free
- 2 device licenses
- Email server
- PKI system
- Easy-to-configure services
- Customizable service configuration
- Customizable HTTP/HTTPS ports
- CORS support
- Unlimited websites
- Unlimited DNS records
- Unlimited private CA certificates
- Free S/MIME, code signing, and document signing certificates
- Free SSL certificates (via ACME, supports Let's Encrypt, ZeroSSL, Google Trust Services, etc.)
- Supports multi-domain SSL certificates (SAN certificates)
- Supports wildcard domain SSL certificates (e.g. *.example.com)
- Automatic SSL certificate renewal
- Multi-domain/alias support
- Manage hosts file
- Multiple database instances running simultaneously
- Automatic backups
- Back up to external storage
- Technical support (Email, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, WeChat)
ServBay Team
$39.9/Month
- All features in ServBay Pro
- Team management
- 10 user licenses
- 2 device licenses per user
- Higher limit for private/public SSL certificates
- Share to team*
- Unified Configuration*
- Virtual Dev Network*
ServBay Pro (Annual)
$59/Year
- All features in ServBay Free
- 2 device licenses
- Email server
- PKI system
- Easy-to-configure services
- Customizable service configuration
- Customizable HTTP/HTTPS ports
- CORS support
- Unlimited websites
- Unlimited DNS records
- Unlimited private CA certificates
- Free S/MIME, code signing, and document signing certificates
- Free SSL certificates (via ACME, supports Let's Encrypt, ZeroSSL, Google Trust Services, etc.)
- Supports multi-domain SSL certificates (SAN certificates)
- Supports wildcard domain SSL certificates (e.g. *.example.com)
- Automatic SSL certificate renewal
- Multi-domain/alias support
- Manage hosts file
- Multiple database instances running simultaneously
- Automatic backups
- Back up to external storage
- Technical support (Email, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, WeChat)
ServBay Team (Annual)
$399/Year
- All features in ServBay Pro
- Team management
- 10 user licenses
- 2 device licenses per user
- Higher limit for private/public SSL certificates
- Share to team*
- Unified Configuration*
- Virtual Dev Network*
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Team tier has higher user limits, not just features.
Annual plans offer significant savings, not just monthly.
Specific limits for 'higher limit' on certificates unclear.
Which Plan Do You Need?
Individual developers needing robust local environment
Teams requiring shared dev environments
Users prioritizing extensive language/database support
How ServBay Compares to Competitors
Compared to tools like Local by Flywheel (free for basic, paid for advanced features) or MAMP Pro ($99 one-time purchase), ServBay's free tier is exceptionally feature-rich. The Pro annual plan at $59/year is very competitive, offering more comprehensive features than many free alternatives and a lower recurring cost than some premium one-time purchases over time.
ServBay Pricing FAQ
How much does ServBay cost?
ServBay starts at $4.92/month on the ServBay Pro (Annual) plan. It offers 4 paid tiers ranging from $4.92/month up to $33.25/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.
Does ServBay have a free plan?
Yes. ServBay offers a free plan called "ServBay Free". It includes: 5 websites, 5 DNS records, Custom domains/TLDs.
Does ServBay offer a free trial?
Yes, ServBay offers a free trial. No credit card is typically required to start the trial, though this may vary.
What is the cheapest ServBay paid plan?
The cheapest paid plan for ServBay is "ServBay Pro (Annual)" at $4.92/month. Key features include: All features in ServBay Free, 2 device licenses, Email server.