Choose how you work

Dedicated physical Macs,
compared with the alternatives

Running Xcode, automated tests or MLX? Start by checking who gets the machine’s resources. Compare three options for performance and isolation, setup time, rental flexibility and management effort. Prices reflect our published listings.

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ZSHMac gives you use of an entire Mac mini: a dedicated physical machine, not a virtual machine. Rentals start at $20.8/day.

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Three approaches, three cost profiles

Cloud doesn’t automatically mean dedicated. Before choosing a service, check whether you get a whole machine or shared resources, then factor in purchase, connectivity and day-to-day management.

01 / Rent on demand

Dedicated physical cloud Mac

One machine per customer. Provision it when you need it and release it when the project ends.

Isolation
The CPU, unified memory and SSD are yours alone; it’s not a virtual machine.
Metal / GPU
Use the graphics capabilities of your selected Apple silicon machine.
Setup time
Once payment is confirmed and the machine is delivered, get your connection details in the console.
Flexibility
Choose a daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly term; switch models between projects.
Management
The platform runs the equipment and location; you manage your code, backups and environment.

Ideal for remote builds, short-term testing and teams that don’t want to manage off-site equipment.

02 / Shared instances

Virtualized macOS

Multiple workloads may share a host machine. Isolation and quotas depend on how the service is implemented.

Isolation
Isolation is usually provided through virtualization. Check whether CPU, memory and storage are shared.
Metal / GPU
Hardware acceleration depends on the virtualization setup; don’t assume it’s available just because the service says “Mac.”
Setup time
Check the image, quotas and provisioning process, and confirm the available macOS environment before buying.
Flexibility
Instances can often be resized, but resource limits depend on the host and service terms.
Management
You still manage software, build caches and business data inside the instance.

Best for lighter workloads where shared-resource limits are acceptable.

03 / Own your device

A Mac you buy and manage

You own the hardware and control the environment, but purchasing and ongoing operation are up to you.

Isolation
The device is yours alone; your team manages account access and physical access.
Metal / GPU
Use the hardware capabilities of the model you purchased.
Setup time
Allow time for purchasing, delivery, networking and toolchain setup.
Flexibility
Scaling up means buying more devices; you keep the hardware after short-term projects end.
Management
You handle power, networking, remote access, faults and hardware replacement.

Best for teams with stable, long-term needs and the ability to manage their own devices.

How to decide: first check whether your workload needs physical-machine capabilities, then consider the duration and the staff time needed for connectivity and device management.

Available models

Three models, compared side by side

All options are dedicated physical machines. Each term price is the total for that billing period, not the daily rate multiplied by the number of days. SSD capacity is included with the model; expansion is extra.

Specs and USD term pricing for the three available ZSHMac models
Feature ZSH 16 ZSH 24 ZSH Pro 64
Chip M4 M4 M4 Pro
Unified memory 16GB 24GB 64GB
Built-in SSD 256GB 512GB 2TB
Daily $20.8 $39.8 $61.7
Weekly $56.2 $107.4 $166.5
Monthly $104.1 $198.9 $308.4
Quarterly $283.2 $541 $838.8

All three models are available in Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and the US East location. Availability is confirmed in real time by the console. Prices for extra storage and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining are listed separately on the plans page.

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Choose for your workload

Estimate memory and runtime first

These are starting-point recommendations, not performance guarantees. Repository size, concurrent tests and model size all affect resource needs. Try a short rental first, then decide whether to keep it running longer.

Development use cases, recommended models and rental terms
Use case Suggested model Suggested term Why this model
Everyday Xcode builds ZSH 16 Month Start by testing a single-project build on M4 with 16GB; consider ZSH 24 if you build multiple projects in parallel.
TestFlight release pipeline ZSH 24 Month More memory and SSD space for build caches, signing steps and a self-hosted runner.
UI automation testing ZSH 24 Week Check how many simulators you need and how long tests run. Switch to monthly once usage is steady.
MLX inference experiments ZSH Pro 64 Week 64GB of unified memory is a good starting point for checking whether your model fits and whether inference speed meets your needs.
visionOS development ZSH Pro 64 Week Simulators and development tools can use a lot of memory at the same time. Test with your actual project first.

Use macOS Screen Sharing when you need a graphical interface, or connect over SSH for automation. Whichever model you choose, your team is responsible for backing up and managing certificates, repository keys and business data.

Take ZSH 16

Four billing periods for four work rhythms

The same M4 / 16GB / 256GB physical machine, prepaid for the term you choose. The term price is not a daily rate, and your rental term shouldn’t be based only on a single build’s runtime.

Daily

$20.8/day

Short sprint

For a one-off build check, connection test or migration rehearsal. Run your real project first, then choose a longer term if needed.

Weekly

$56.2/week

Focused testing

For a release cycle, automated regression testing or model experiments, with time to set up the environment and review results.

Monthly

$104.1/month

Ongoing builds

For a persistent self-hosted runner, keeping dependencies and build caches on the same machine.

Quarterly

$283.2/quarter

Established projects

For long-term development or testing once your resource needs are proven, with fewer renewals to manage.

Prices shown are for the base ZSH 16 model only. ZSH 24, ZSH Pro 64 and storage upgrades have their own term prices. Check renewal, release and data-handling terms before ordering.

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Five physical locations

Choose a location that fits your workflow

Your location is just one factor. Consider where you fetch code, upload build artifacts and connect remote teammates. These are location suggestions, not guaranteed latency figures.

SG

Singapore

A good fit for development and delivery across Southeast Asia, and remote workflows with teammates in several countries in the region.

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JP

Tokyo

For projects whose collaborators, test devices or delivery targets are mainly in Japan. Test your everyday connection first.

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KR

Seoul

For application testing and build collaboration targeting Korea, and a location to compare for teams across Northeast Asia.

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HK

Hong Kong

For collaboration between South China and Southeast Asia. Remote desktop performance depends on your local network.

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US-E

US East

For teams working mainly with partners in eastern North America, or comparing delivery routes to North America and Western Europe.

Choose this location

All three available models cover these five locations. Confirm availability in real time in the console when ordering. For latency-sensitive workflows, test your own connection and upload routes first.

Next / Configure your physical machine

Choose a model and location

Pick a spec from the three models, then check the term and location. You get a dedicated physical machine, not a virtual instance on a shared host.

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