# MacRent: Rent a Mac in the Cloud

Canonical page: https://www.macrent.cloud/

MacRent rents you a dedicated Mac Mini M4 in the cloud. On-demand macOS for developers and creators: build, test and deploy without buying hardware. Full-admin remote access, ready in minutes, cancel anytime.

## Why choose MacRent

- Access it anywhere: connect to the machine remotely, it's like having the Mac on your desk.
- Fast and powerful: Apple Silicon M4 performance with 1Gb/s internet speed.
- Secure and private: a dedicated Mac with full-admin access, no one else has access to the machine.
- Flexibility: cancel anytime, pay only for what you need.
- macOS-only apps: run software that is only available on macOS.
- Cheaper CI/CD: run builds for far less than hosted GitHub Actions macOS minutes.

## How to get started

1. Choose your plan.
2. Follow the setup instructions you receive by email.
3. Access your dedicated cloud Mac instantly from anywhere.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Rental length | Per-day equivalent | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | $15/day | 24 hours of access | $15/day | [Order the Daily plan](https://www.macrent.cloud/api/buy?plan=daily) |
| Weekly | $89/week | 7 days of access | $12.71/day | [Order the Weekly plan](https://www.macrent.cloud/api/buy?plan=weekly) |
| Monthly | $159/month | 1 month of access | $5.30/day | [Order the Monthly plan](https://www.macrent.cloud/api/buy?plan=monthly) |

Plans renew automatically until cancelled. Cancel anytime in the billing portal, no contract or minimum commitment beyond the first rental period.

Every plan includes: Dedicated Mac Mini M4, 1Gb/s internet speed, 10 CPU / 10 GPU cores, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, Static IP address, Full-admin access, Remote desktop connection, SSH access.

- Weekly plan also includes: Priority support
- Monthly plan also includes: Priority support

## More from MacRent

- [Rent a Mac](https://www.macrent.cloud/rent-a-mac.md): get a dedicated Mac online in minutes, no hardware, no upfront cost.
- [Mac Mini in the cloud](https://www.macrent.cloud/mac-mini-cloud.md): a dedicated Apple Silicon M4 Mac Mini, hosted and ready to use remotely.
- [Cloud Mac for CI/CD](https://www.macrent.cloud/cloud-mac-for-ci-cd.md): a self-hosted macOS runner that cuts build costs vs. hosted CI minutes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is MacRent?

MacRent lets you rent a dedicated Mac Mini M4 in the cloud. You get full-admin remote access to a real Apple Silicon machine, no hardware to buy, set up or maintain. It's ideal for iOS/macOS development, CI/CD builds, app testing and running macOS-only software.

### How much does it cost to rent a Mac in the cloud?

Plans start at $15/day, $89/week, or $159/month. Every plan includes a dedicated Mac Mini M4 with 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, a static IP and full-admin access. You can cancel anytime.

### Is it a dedicated Mac or a shared one?

It's fully dedicated. You get your own Mac Mini M4 with full-admin access, no one else has access to the machine. That means consistent performance and full control over the OS, just like a Mac on your desk.

### Can I use it for CI/CD and iOS app builds?

Yes. A dedicated cloud Mac is perfect for CI/CD pipelines and building iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS apps with Xcode. Many teams use it as a self-hosted runner and cut build costs dramatically compared with hosted macOS CI minutes.

### How do I connect to my cloud Mac?

After you pick a plan you'll receive setup instructions by email. You connect over a standard remote-desktop connection, or SSH if you prefer the terminal. It feels just like using a Mac sitting on your desk, from Windows, Linux or another Mac.

### How fast can I get started?

Almost instantly. Choose a plan, follow the quick setup emailed to you, and you'll have remote access to your dedicated cloud Mac in minutes.

### Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Plans renew automatically until you cancel, so you're never locked in. Cancelling takes one click in the billing portal and stops future renewals.