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Busabase compared with NoMac
DetailBusabase logo BusabaseNoMac logo NoMac
What it doesThe open-source database and workspace for AI agents On-demand cloud macOS for AI agents, billed per minute
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingFree: $0 (1 space, 3 seats, 5,000 records, 1 GB storage). Plus: $10/seat/month ($120/year, 2 months free) for 3 spaces, 10 seats, 20 GB storage. Pro: $20/seat/month ($240/year, 2 months free) for unlimited spaces, unlimited seats, 100 GB storage. $0.90 per hour, billed per minute. Prepaid credit starts at $10, never expires and needs no subscription. Bigger top-ups add up to 20% bonus credit: $100 buys 133 hours. 7-day money-back guarantee on first purchase.
Key features
  • Open source MIT license - run locally, self-host on server, or use cloud
  • Support for multiple agents via REST API, MCP, Agent Skills, and OpenAPI
  • Human review and approval workflow for agent changes
  • Structured data tables with fixed columns for agents and people to share
  • Docs and knowledge base with verified sources
  • Reusable agent skills and playbooks
  • Apps and views built on shared data structures
  • Role-based permissions and access controls
  • Offline support on desktop with no usage tracking
  • Real macOS on Apple M6 or M5 Pro silicon, ready in about a minute
  • Full admin access with no password prompts
  • Xcode 27 preinstalled with Homebrew, Node, Python and CocoaPods
  • iOS Simulator with screenshots and screen recordings
  • Persistent 20 GB encrypted drive between sessions
  • Control via MCP, CLI, API or SSH
  • App Store submissions and TestFlight uploads
  • Secrets management without chat exposure
  • Desktop view and control in browser
What makes it different
  • Only AI agent workspace that keeps complete history and requires human approval before changes enter canonical data
  • Unified workspace where agents and people access the same data, avoiding scattered chat logs
  • Completely self-hosted and private on your own hardware with full control over data
  • Works with any agent that calls REST API - no lock-in to specific model or platform
  • Rejects never enter canonical data - all decisions remain attached for auditability
  • Agents work autonomously without human prompts or permission dialogs
  • Pay only for minutes used, not idle Mac time
  • Complete end-to-end app building and publishing from iOS Simulator to App Store
  • Built-in isolation and security with ephemeral sessions
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 −1 (down) since last check20 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)613
Citation Flow (Majestic)3228
Referring domains (Majestic)143140

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