Dedicated Apple Silicon physical node

Cloud Mac, a dedicated physical MacNot a virtual machine

Put a dedicated Apple Silicon physical node on your team’s development track. Use it for iOS and macOS development, CI/CD builds, remote VNC work, and Apple Silicon AI experiments.

6 Available nodes4 Asia-Pacific · 2 US
LIVE Delivery statusBased on live console results
99.9% Availability targetBased on service records and terms
VMORBIT / NODE DEPLOYMENT RUN SHEET PHYSICAL · DEDICATED
VMOrbit Apple Silicon physical-node cluster and deployment workflow diagram
Order mapping1 ORDER = 1 NODE
Chip architectureAPPLE SILICON
Remote accessSSH / VNC
Build toolsXCODE / CI
Starting price$21.4 / DAY
Choose a node Verify the network Establish the connection Start building
One order maps to one dedicated Apple Silicon physical Mac
Not a virtual machine SSH / VNC USD billing Runs continuously 365 days a year
Workload routing

Choose how to run each task—not by vague capability labels

Once delivered, the node provides a dedicated macOS environment. Your team controls toolchain versions, repositories, execution scope, and authorized users, avoiding environment drift caused by shared compute resources.

Xcode builds

Pin Xcode, SDK, Command Line Tools, and project dependencies for compilation, unit tests, and archiving. When switching versions, record the environment inventory first, then verify the first reproducible build.

  • Ideal for interactive development and continuous builds
  • Keep complete xcodebuild logs
  • Control caches and dependencies per project

Self-hosted runner

Register the physical node with the designated repository or organization, limit executable task scope, clean the workspace, and rotate access credentials according to your team’s security process.

  • Control execution labels and repository scope
  • Separate trusted and untrusted tasks
  • Check for leftover workspaces regularly

VNC remote development

Use the macOS graphical interface for debugging, signing configuration, and interactive development. Test latency, jitter, and packet loss from your actual office network before ordering.

  • Ideal for graphical-interface work
  • Adjust image quality to network conditions
  • Check the connection path first when issues occur

Apple Silicon AI experiments

Validate model deployment, inference toolchains, and resource usage in an ARM64 environment. For memory-intensive workloads, choose the 64GB VMOrbit M4 Pro.

  • Verify ARM64 support in your frameworks
  • Record model and runtime versions
  • Monitor sustained load and disk usage
Two fixed configurations

Two physical-node tiers, with four rental periods priced directly

All amounts are in USD. Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans are priced separately; the console confirms the final configuration and order details.

Everyday development and builds

VMOrbit M4

M4 · 16GB RAM · 256GB SSD

$21.4from / day
Daily$21.4
Weekly$57.7
Monthly$106.9
Quarterly$290.8

Ideal for standard Xcode projects, everyday remote development, single-task runners, and lightweight ARM64 validation.

Choose VMOrbit M4
Quick selection: Choose VMOrbit M4 for standard development and single-pipeline builds; choose VMOrbit M4 Pro for large projects, highly concurrent builds, and high-memory experiments. Check storage expansion and Thunderbolt 5 pairing separately for your workload.
Connection and build records

Every connection, build, and delivery result should be verifiable

First verify the node’s identity and architecture over SSH, then run xcodebuild and fastlane. When something fails, start with the first failed log entry and separate dependency, signing, test, and network issues.

Node build record · arm64
$ ssh dev@node-host
Connected to dedicated physical node
Architecture: arm64
Remote access: SSH / VNC

$ xcodebuild -scheme OrbitApp -destination 'platform=macOS' test
Resolve Package Graph
Test Suite 'All tests' passed
** BUILD SUCCEEDED **

$ bundle exec fastlane beta
Resolving project dependencies
Running archive and export steps
Upload finished
fastlane finished successfully
Recommended to retain: commands, time range, failed step, log excerpts View the troubleshooting path
Six-node regions

Choose a node based on your team’s actual network location

Node selection should account for primary developer locations, repository routes, dependency download sources, and the remote-desktop experience. Test from your real office network before ordering.

Six nodes, all available

Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Hong Kong, US East, and US West all offer both catalog configurations.

Asia-Pacific nodes
SG · JP · KR · HK
US nodes
US-E · US-W
Selection basis
Real-world network testing
View the node selection method
VMOrbit configuration availability across six nodes
Configuration Singapore Japan (Tokyo) South Korea (Seoul) Hong Kong US East US West
VMOrbit M4 Available Available Available Available Available Available
VMOrbit M4 Pro Available Available Available Available Available Available
Selection order Test the network first, choose the region next, then confirm the configuration and billing period. Live availability and delivery details come from the console.
Migration and delivery path

From a local Mac to a Cloud Mac in three steps

Move recoverable data first, reproduce the toolchain next, and connect CI last. Leave a verifiable deliverable at every step instead of relying on personal memory.

SOURCE

Local Mac

Organize existing projects, dependencies, cache strategy, and access scope. Decide what needs to be migrated and what can be regenerated.

01 · DATA

Data migration

Sync projects, required assets, and configuration files. Keep a separate backup before migration, then verify directory integrity on the cloud node.

Deliverable: project copy and backup confirmation
02 · TOOLCHAIN

Toolchain reproduction

Record Xcode, SDK, Command Line Tools, package manager, and script versions, then run a clean-environment build.

Deliverable: reproducible build environment inventory
03 · CI ROUTE

CI integration

Register a self-hosted runner, limit repository and task scope, configure workspace cleanup rules, and verify log delivery.

Deliverable: first successful pipeline job
TARGET

Cloud Mac

A dedicated Apple Silicon development node that supports remote access, reproducible builds, and traceable troubleshooting.

Service availability target

Measure availability with incident records, not vague status claims

All nodes run continuously 365 days a year. Service events are determined by the relevant node, timeline, effective impact, and service records; exclusions and handling follow the service terms.

NodeRecord affected regions and instances
TimelineRecord start, recovery, and verification times
ImpactDistinguish connectivity, build, and user-operation issues
Target metric
99.9%

Service availability target

Last 90 days 18 five-day intervals
This summary is based on valid service records and does not replace an individual incident timeline. Incident determination, exclusions, and compensation terms follow the service terms and corresponding records. View the service terms
Payment and billing

Two payment methods, all billed in USD

Order amounts, add-ons, and final totals are shown in USD. The console determines which payment gateways are actually available.

CRYPTO

USDT-TRC20

Complete the on-chain payment using the information shown on the order page. Check the network, amount, and order identifier before submitting; use payment proof only within the corresponding order flow.

Settlement currency USD
CARD

Visa / Mastercard / Amex

Card payments are processed by Stripe. Available card types and gateway results are returned live by the console; node delivery begins after order confirmation.

Processing method Stripe
Check before payment

Confirm the configuration, node, billing period, storage add-ons, and USD amount. Do not send passwords, private keys, recovery codes, or complete payment credentials in general inquiries.

Pre-order checklist

Confirm your use case, region, and connection environment first

Confirming these six points before submitting an order reduces post-delivery environment changes and cross-region migration.

01

Use case defined

Confirm whether the primary task is interactive development, continuous builds, remote graphical work, or AI experimentation.

02

Node selected

Test latency, jitter, and packet loss from your actual office network before choosing a region.

03

Billing period clear

Check daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly prices separately; do not replace catalog prices with cross-period estimates.

04

Add-ons checked

Confirm whether you need additional SSD storage or Thunderbolt 5 pairing to avoid repeated order changes.

05

Connection environment ready

Prepare an SSH client or VNC environment and check your local firewall and network path.

06

USD billing confirmed

Confirm the USD amount and choose USDT-TRC20 or card payment processed by Stripe.

Common decision questions

Questions teams usually settle before getting started

View all FAQs
Is VMOrbit a macOS VPS or virtual machine?

It is not a virtual machine. Each order maps to one dedicated Apple Silicon physical Mac mini. “macOS cloud host” and “Mac VPS” describe remote-use requirements and do not change the product’s dedicated physical-node model.

Which rental periods are available?

You can rent by the day, week, month, or quarter. VMOrbit M4 costs $21.4/day, $57.7/week, $106.9/month, or $290.8/quarter; VMOrbit M4 Pro costs $59.6/day, $160.9/week, $297.9/month, or $810.3/quarter.

Which tasks are SSH and VNC suited for?

SSH is suited to automation, log inspection, and headless builds; VNC is suited to Xcode debugging, signing configuration, and graphical-interface work. Before connecting for the first time, check the node details, port, local firewall, and network path.

Who is responsible for moving data out before the rental ends?

Users are responsible for project data, credentials, signing materials, and backups, and should complete necessary migration and revoke access before the rental ends. Always keep an independent copy of important data.

Terminology

Understand the technical language in orders and support records

Consistent terminology reduces ambiguity when teams choose configurations, troubleshoot connections, and communicate through support tickets.

Physical node

An Apple Silicon Mac mini that actually runs macOS.

Dedicated

One physical Mac per order, with compute resources not shared across other orders.

Cloud Mac

A macOS development, build, and experimentation resource accessed remotely over the network.

VNC

A remote connection method for accessing the macOS graphical interface.

SSH

A secure connection protocol for command-line work, automation, and log inspection.

self-hosted runner

A task-execution node controlled by the team and connected to a CI platform.

Build cache

Reusable data consisting of dependency files and compiled intermediate results.

Billing period

The rental and billing unit defined separately for daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly use.

Order confirmation

Put a dedicated Apple Silicon Mac on your team’s development track

Plans start at $21.4/day. The console returns live availability, eligible nodes, payment details, and delivery results; if you need to validate the workload first, describe your team size and target region in a pre-sales inquiry.