☁️ Cloud Hosting Guide
OpenClaw Cloud Hosting
Run OpenClaw in the cloud — always on, accessible from anywhere, no hardware to manage. Your AI assistant, powered by the cloud.
Why Host OpenClaw in the Cloud?
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Access Anywhere
Chat via Telegram, WhatsApp from any device
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Always Online
99.9% uptime, no power outages
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Zero Maintenance
No hardware updates or repairs
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Easy Scaling
Upgrade RAM/storage anytime
Cloud Hosting Options
RECOMMENDED
Mac Mini Cloud
Native macOS with Apple Silicon — the ideal OpenClaw environment
$24.99/mo
$21.24/mo
with OPENCLAW15
What You Get
- ✓ Dedicated Mac Mini (M1/M2)
- ✓ 8-32GB RAM options
- ✓ Full root access
- ✓ SSH + VNC + Screen Sharing
- ✓ 24/7 support
Perfect For
- → 24/7 AI assistant operation
- → Running local AI models
- → Full macOS features
- → Serious OpenClaw users
BUDGET OPTION
Linux VPS
Cheaper but requires Docker setup
$6-12/mo
What You Get
- ✓ Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian)
- ✓ 2-4GB RAM typical
- ✓ $200 free credit (DigitalOcean)
- ✓ Global data centers
Considerations
- − Requires Docker setup
- − No native macOS features
- − More technical configuration
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Mac Mini Cloud ⭐ | Linux VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21.24/mo | $6-12/mo |
| Setup Difficulty | Easy (15 min) | Medium (30-60 min) |
| Native macOS | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Apple Silicon | ✓ M1/M2 | ✗ No |
| Local AI Models | ✓ Great | Limited |
| Best For | Most users | Budget / Docker fans |
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