Cheapest Way to Host OpenClaw 24/7 (Under $5/Month)
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😫 The Problem
Cloud hosting seems expensive. You don't want to leave your computer running all day. But managed services charge $20+/month. There has to be a cheaper way.
✨ The Solution
Run OpenClaw on budget VPS providers for $3-5/month. Some options are even free. This guide compares every option so you can pick the best value for your needs.
Step by Step
Understand your options: Free (Oracle Cloud), Ultra-cheap ($3-5/mo), Budget ($5-10/mo), Premium ($10+/mo). All work great.
FREE - Oracle Cloud: oracle.com/cloud/free offers always-free VPS tier. 1GB RAM works for basic OpenClaw. Setup is complex but cost is $0.
$3/month - Hetzner: hetzner.com/cloud cheapest reliable option. CX11 server in Germany. 2GB RAM, more than enough. European data centers only.
$4/month - DigitalOcean: m.do.co/c/35a6bc0da4fc - most beginner-friendly. Basic droplet with 1GB RAM. US/EU/Asia data centers. Use code OPENCLAW for $200 credit.
$5/month - Vultr: vultr.com great performance. 1GB RAM plan. 25+ locations worldwide. Often has promotional credits.
$5/month - Linode: linode.com reliable, owned by Akamai. Similar specs to DigitalOcean. Good support.
Setup any VPS: Create account > Choose cheapest plan > Select Ubuntu 22.04 > Deploy > SSH in > Run OpenClaw installer.
The one-line installer: ssh root@your-server-ip then run: curl -fsSL openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
Configure your assistant: Follow the setup wizard over SSH. Enter API key, connect messaging app.
Compare to managed services: $20+/month for hosted vs $3-5/month DIY. Same result, 4-6x cheaper. Trade-off is 30 minutes of initial setup.
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