MacinCloud vs Stim.io

MacinCloud provides remote access to physical Mac servers for development, testing, and other tasks that require macOS. Its listed tools include Xcode, Visual Studio for Mac, Visual Studio Code, and Android Studio. Managed and Dedicated plans can connect through modern HTML5 browsers without a separate remote desktop client; its RDP service supports Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol and up to 4K HDR resolution. Dedicated Server includes full administrator, root, and sudo access, while Pay-As-You-Go and Managed Server do not. Customers must use their own software licenses, and some software may be restricted for licensing, stability, or security reasons. MacinCloud offers hosted runners or agents for Azure Pipelines, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and TeamCity, and lists Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Box for file syncing. Plans include Pay-As-You-Go at $4 a month, Managed Server at $25 a month, and Dedicated Server at $49 a month. A first-time customer can purchase a $0.99 24-hour Managed Server trial; Dedicated Server has no trial.

Stim.io provides a Windows Cloud PC that streams through a browser, letting users install and run PC programs, games, modded games, and development software. It advertises streaming up to 4K resolution and 240 FPS from laptops, tablets, TVs, mobile phones, PCs, Macs, iOS devices, and Android devices. Users can choose an operating system and select storage and hardware options. Stim.io lists more than 51 global urban server locations and says it runs on LiquidForest infrastructure. An optional storage subscription keeps installed programs and games between sessions; with an active subscription, settings and files remain available and can be started in different regions. Pay As You Go sessions have no usage limits. Subscriptions have an eight-hour session limit and a 20-minute idle timeout, and a CAPTCHA may appear if automated use is suspected. Bluetooth Xbox and PlayStation controllers work natively, but other USB devices do not. Stim.io states uptime of at least 99.0%, while not guaranteeing internet connections or device decoding performance. The service is paid, and its privacy policy says it is not intended for children under 18.