Macos Server 5.7.1 [FREE]
With version 5.7.1, Apple officially completed a radical shift in philosophy. They moved several core services directly into the standard macOS (High Sierra and later), meaning you no longer needed the $20 "Server" app to run them.
: These were also integrated directly into the standard macOS Sharing settings. What Remained in 5.7.1? macOS Server 5.7.1
This version signaled that Apple was moving away from hosting its own mail, calendar, and web servers. Instead of building these into macOS, Apple began pointing users toward open-source alternatives or hosted cloud services. This process ultimately led to the total on April 21, 2022. With version 5
For those who still paid for the app, 5.7.1 was stripped down to just a few specialized enterprise tools: What Remained in 5
: This service, which speeds up downloads of Apple software for multiple devices on a network, moved to System Preferences > Sharing .