Self-hosted macOS runner for GitHub Actions
What a self-hosted macOS runner is, when it beats GitHub-hosted runners, and how to run one without managing the hardware yourself. Flat $79/mo.
Guides
Guides to macOS CI and build costs
Everything we have learned running dedicated Apple Silicon build machines: what macOS CI actually costs, when self-hosting wins, and how to make iOS pipelines faster.
GitHub Actions macOS minutes cost, explained
macOS runners bill about $0.08 to $0.16 per minute, roughly 10x Linux. Here is how the multiplier works, where the break-even sits, and how to cut the bill.
Rent a Mac mini for CI builds
How renting a dedicated Mac mini for continuous integration works, what it costs versus buying, and the Apple license rules that make leasing legitimate.
iOS CI/CD pipeline on dedicated hardware
A practical guide to building, testing and shipping iOS apps with GitHub Actions on a dedicated Mac: caching, fastlane, signing, and what actually makes builds faster.
Xcode Cloud alternative for GitHub Actions teams
Comparing Xcode Cloud with a dedicated self-hosted macOS runner: pricing model, lock-in, workflow control, and who each option genuinely suits.