HostMyApple Alternative: M6 Mac mini for $99 a Month

Prices checked November 6, 2026 by the MacMetro team

For the same dedicated M6 Mac mini, MacMetro costs $40.99 a month less than HostMyApple. We charge $99 for an M6 with 16 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD. HostMyApple charges $139.99 for the same machine. HostMyApple fits better if you want 32 GB of memory or only need a small VPS, and it had M6 Macs in stock when we checked.

We run MacMetro, so we have a stake in this. The HostMyApple prices come from its dedicated Mac page, linked at the bottom, so you can check them.

MacMetro vs HostMyApple at a Glance

Feature	MacMetro	HostMyApple
16 GB M6 Mac mini	16 GB, 256 GB SSD: $99/mo	16 GB, 256 GB SSD: $139.99/mo
Larger M6 Mac mini	24 GB, 512 GB SSD: $169/mo	32 GB, 256 GB SSD: $179.99/mo
Older Macs	None, M6 only	M4 from $119.99, M1 and Intel for less
Network	1 Gbps port, unmetered	1 Gbps, unlimited bandwidth
Access	Administrator, SSH, and Screen Sharing	Root, SSH, NoMachine, and VNC
Billing	Monthly, cancel anytime	Monthly
Setup	Ready within 24 hours of payment	Instant activation, login details by email
Support	Email the people who run the Macs, outages first	24 hour support
Track record	New, with a status page	Since 2009, no uptime figure or status page found
Data centers	NYC Metro area	Atlanta, Denver, and Amsterdam
Stock on November 6, 2026	Sold out, waitlist open	M6 in stock

How Much Do You Save?

On the 16 GB M6, MacMetro saves $40.99 a month, which is $491.88 a year per Mac. The chip, memory, storage, and port speed match, so the difference is price and location.

The larger plans differ. Our Premium plan has 24 GB of memory and 512 GB SSD for $169. HostMyApple has 32 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD for $179.99. Pick Premium if you need disk for build caches and simulators, and HostMyApple if your work needs the memory.

When Is HostMyApple the Better Pick?

When you want a host with a long record. HostMyApple has rented Macs since 2009, and it listed its M6 plans as in stock with instant activation while we're sold out.

It also sells things we don't: an M6 with 32 GB of memory, cheaper M4, M1, and Intel Mac minis, and Mac VPS plans from $24.99 a month for light jobs. If you're in the West or in Europe, its Denver and Amsterdam data centers will feel quicker than ours.

When Does MacMetro Fit Better?

When you want the 16 GB M6 for less, or you work in the Northeast. HostMyApple runs its US Macs from Atlanta and Denver, and ours are in the NYC Metro area, close to East Coast users and to servers in US East. Our Premium plan also has twice the storage of either HostMyApple M6 plan.

New to remote Macs? Read how renting a Mac in the cloud works. Compare every host on Mac mini hosting prices, or see MacMetro pricing and join the waitlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cheaper alternative to HostMyApple?

MacMetro rents a dedicated Apple M6 Mac mini with 16 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD for $99 a month. HostMyApple charged $139.99 for the same M6, memory, and storage on November 6, 2026. MacMetro is sold out right now, so new customers join a waitlist.

Does HostMyApple rent the M6 Mac mini?

Yes. On November 6, 2026 HostMyApple listed a dedicated M6 with 16 GB for $139.99 a month and one with 32 GB for $179.99, both with 256 GB SSD and instant activation.

Is a HostMyApple VPS the same as a dedicated Mac?

No. HostMyApple Mac VPS plans start at $24.99 a month and are virtual machines, not a whole Mac. Its dedicated plans, and every MacMetro plan, are a whole physical Mac mini that only you use.

Where are the HostMyApple and MacMetro data centers?

HostMyApple lists Atlanta, Denver, and Amsterdam. MacMetro has one data center, in the NYC Metro area, which is closer if you work from the Northeast or run servers in US East.

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