Yes, ServerBuddy has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans. The free plan includes 1 server connection with the free tier. FreeTier.co estimates the free tier at about $29/mo.
About
ServerBuddy is a native macOS application for managing Linux servers with a clean, point-and-click interface. It brings common administration tasks into one place so users can monitor system health, connect over SSH, and handle day-to-day server operations without relying entirely on the terminal.
The app is designed for developers and operators who want a streamlined workflow across one or many servers. It combines monitoring, remote access, file handling, and service administration in a single desktop experience.
- System stats with CPU, memory, and disk charts
- Full-featured SSH terminal with multiple sessions and history
- Process, service, Docker, and port management
- File browsing, transfer, and directory sync
- User, package, cron, and log management
- Multi-server support with tags and groups
Free Tier Value
This free tier is perpetual and includes the full feature set, but it is capped at one server connection, so it is not equivalent to the paid plan’s unlimited-server access. Since the Pro plan is $59 one-time and the free tier gives about half of that practical value for a small user, a fair monthly comparison is about $29/month, with no sign that a credit card is needed.
What's included in the free tier
Verified
- 1 server connection with the free tier.
- All app features included for the single free server.
- Free access to system stats monitoring.
- Free access to SSH terminal sessions.
- Free access to process control tools.
- Free access to service management tools.
- Free access to Docker control features.
- Free access to file browser and file transfers.
- Free access to directory sync for uploads and downloads.
- Free access to port viewer and connection monitoring.
- Free access to user management tools.
- Free access to package management via APT.
- Free access to cron job management.
- Free access to log viewer with search and filtering.
- Free access to multi-server interface, limited to one server connection.
See ServerBuddy pricing for current limits.
Paid plans
Pro
- servers
- unlimited
- updates
- 1 year
- Unlimited servers
- 1 year of updates
- All features included
- Priority email support
Pricing extracted from ServerBuddy's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.
Common questions
Is ServerBuddy free forever?
Yes. ServerBuddy has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans, though the allowance typically resets each month.
What happens when you exceed ServerBuddy's free tier?
You move to a paid plan. ServerBuddy's cheapest paid plan is Pro at $59 / month.
What is ServerBuddy's free tier worth?
ServerBuddy's free tier is worth about $29 per month. That maps to an FTV score of 59/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
