Everything you need to know about ServerBuddy
ServerBuddy is a native macOS application that provides a beautiful GUI for managing Linux servers via SSH. It turns complex command-line tasks into simple point-and-click operations, making server management accessible and efficient.
ServerBuddy requires macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, or newer). It's a native Swift application optimized specifically for Apple Silicon architecture.
ServerBuddy is perfect for DevOps engineers, system administrators, developers, IT teams, startups, and agencies who manage Linux servers. Whether you're managing one server or dozens, if you find yourself frequently SSH-ing into servers, ServerBuddy will make your workflow faster and more enjoyable.
There's no limit! You can add and manage as many servers as you need with a single ServerBuddy license.
ServerBuddy stores passwords securely in your macOS Keychain, the same secure system used by Safari and other Apple applications. It also supports SSH key-based authentication using your system's SSH configuration. Your credentials never leave your Mac and are protected by macOS security features.
No, ServerBuddy doesn't install any software on your servers. It works entirely through SSH commands and doesn't require any server-side installation or agents. Your servers remain completely untouched.
ServerBuddy supports Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS-based distributions (including AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux). These are the officially tested and supported Linux distributions.
Yes! ServerBuddy includes comprehensive Docker management features. You can view, start, stop, and create containers, manage images, networks, and volumes, and monitor container logs and stats.
Absolutely! ServerBuddy works with any server you can SSH into, including AWS EC2, DigitalOcean, Linode, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other cloud provider.
Yes, you can specify any port number when adding a server. ServerBuddy supports custom SSH ports, allowing you to connect to servers running SSH on non-standard ports.
ServerBuddy costs $59 as a one-time purchase. This includes the full version with all features and 1 year of free updates. After the first year, you can continue using your version forever or optionally renew updates for $29/year.
Yes! ServerBuddy offers a free tier that allows you to manage 1 server with full functionality. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited servers.
Yes, your license allows you to use ServerBuddy on up to 2 Macs that you personally use. This typically covers your desktop and laptop.
You keep the app forever. The 1-year period is for updates only. Optional $29/year for continued updates.
Yes! The free edition includes all features for 1 server.
Contact us for volume discounts on 5+ licenses.
Email us at support@prabusoftware.com and we'll help you out. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.
We don't offer refunds. However, you can try ServerBuddy completely free with the 1-server edition to ensure it meets your needs before purchasing the Pro version.