🦞OpenClaw Guide
50% off your first month

Your AI That Actually
Gets Things Done

OpenClaw is free and open source.
But hosting, setup time, and AI credits are not.

Cloud handles all three β€” one flat monthly rate, nothing hidden, running in 60 seconds.

βœ… Zero setupβœ… All AI includedβœ… No surprise billsβœ… Cancel anytime
Start for $29.50

First month 50% off Β· Then $59/mo Β· Cancel anytime

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OpenClaw Managed

Flat monthly rate, everything included

$59/mo

$1.97/day Β· less than your morning coffee β˜•

πŸ’° You save $670/mo vs VPS

15 hrs/mo freed up Β· $450 of your time back

All API costs
Included
Infrastructure
Included
Setup & maintenance
Zero
Your time
$0/mo
βœ…All API costs included (smart routing)
βœ…Video generation
βœ…Image generation
βœ…Deep research
βœ…Premium skills library
βœ…Advanced scraping
βœ…Enterprise infrastructure (up to 1,000 vCPU / 1TB RAM)
βœ…Zero setup, zero maintenance

πŸ’‘ How can you offer this for $59?

Smart model routing is the secret. When you ask β€œwhat's 2+2?”, we route to a fast cheap model β€” not Claude Sonnet. Combined with bulk API rates and economies of scale across thousands of users, most users never hit the ceiling.

Deploy in 60 Seconds

No credit card needed Β· Join 1,000+ users

Self-Hosted (Own Hardware)

Mac Mini + your sweat equity

$703/mo

+$450 one-time setup cost

⏱ You'll spend ~15 hrs/mo on maintenance β€” forever

Mac Mini hardware
$33/mo
Electricity
$15/mo
API credits
$200/mo
Maintenance (3.5h/wk)
$455/mo
One-time setup
$450

Nothing like a 2am kernel panic to build character πŸŒ™

Self-Hosted (VPS)

Hetzner / DigitalOcean + your time

$729/mo

+$450 one-time setup cost

⏱ You'll spend ~15 hrs/mo on maintenance β€” forever

VPS server
$74/mo
API credits
$200/mo
Maintenance (3.5h/wk)
$455/mo
One-time setup
$450

Your Saturday: coffee, YAML, regret πŸ“„

You save vs VPS

$670/mo

That's $8,036 back in your pocket each year

Hours saved/month

15 hrs

That's a full weekend β€” every month

Time value saved/mo

$450

At $30/hr β€” that's real money

Start Saving Today β€” $59/mo

No credit card required Β· 1-click setup Β· Cancel anytime

Choose How You Run OpenClaw

Same powerful AI assistant. Three ways to run it.

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Cloud

We run everything for you

$59/mo
  • βœ“Running in 60 seconds β€” no setup
  • βœ“All AI models included (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini)
  • βœ“Automatic updates & security patches
  • βœ“24/7 uptime, no maintenance
  • βœ“Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage
  • βœ“Priority support
Start for $29.50

50% off first month

Self-Hosted (Own Hardware)

Run on your Mac Mini or home server

Free + electricity
  • βœ“100% data ownership β€” nothing leaves your machine
  • βœ“Run local AI models (Ollama, LLaMA)
  • βœ“No monthly fees
  • βˆ’Requires technical setup (Node.js, Docker)
  • βˆ’You manage updates & security
  • βˆ’Uptime depends on your hardware
β†’ View on GitHub

Self-Hosted (VPS)

Run on a cloud server you control

$5–50/mo VPS
  • βœ“Full control over your server & data
  • βœ“Always-on (24/7 cloud uptime)
  • βœ“Choose your own AI provider
  • βˆ’Setup time: 1-3 hours
  • βˆ’You handle SSL, firewall, updates
  • βˆ’API costs extra ($20-200+/mo)
β†’ View on GitHub

Why Not Just Use ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a chatbot. OpenClaw is an AI agent. Here's what that means.

❌ Cloud AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude Pro...)

$20–$100/month

You get a chatbot. It answers questions, generates text β€” and stops there. No memory of your business, no real actions taken, no integrations with your tools. Every morning you start from scratch. It doesn't send your emails, manage your calendar, or know who your clients are.

β†’ Limited. You're still doing all the work.

βœ… OpenClaw β€” An AI That Takes Action

$59/month (everything included)

OpenClaw doesn't just answer questions β€” it does things. It sends your emails, manages your calendar, monitors websites for changes, runs tasks overnight, and remembers everything about your context. It's connected to your tools and works while you sleep.

β†’ A real AI assistant that takes action, not just generates text.

Why Hire a Human Assistant?

Seriously. Look at the numbers.

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Human Assistant

The traditional way

Monthly cost$3,000 – $6,000
Benefits & taxes+30% on top
Available hours8h/day, 5 days/week
Sick days & vacationYes β€” your problem
Tasks at onceOne
Training timeWeeks to months
Handles your data privatelyDepends on the person
Works on weekendsExtra cost
Annual cost$36k–$72k/year
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OpenClaw

Your AI that works 24/7

Monthly cost$29.50 first month
Benefits & taxesNone
Available hours24/7/365
Sick days & vacationNever
Tasks at onceUnlimited
Training time60 seconds
Handles your data privately100% β€” your server or ours
Works on weekendsAlways on
Annual cost$354/year (50% off mo. 1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenClaw Cloud cost?

OpenClaw Cloud is $59/month. New subscribers get 50% off their first month β€” just $29.50. After that, it renews at the regular rate. You can cancel anytime from your dashboard. Self-hosting is always free (open source).

What's the difference between Cloud and self-hosting?

With Cloud, we run everything for you β€” no setup, no maintenance, automatic updates, and we handle security. With self-hosting (free, open source), you manage your own server. Cloud is for people who want results, not server admin work.

Is my data private on the Cloud version?

Yes. Your conversations and memory are encrypted and isolated. We never use your data to train public models. If you want 100% control, self-hosting is always an option β€” OpenClaw is open source.

Can I switch between Cloud and self-hosted later?

Absolutely. Your memory and data are exportable anytime. You're never locked in.

What does it actually do that ChatGPT doesn't?

ChatGPT answers questions. OpenClaw takes action. It sends emails, manages your calendar, monitors websites, runs cron jobs, controls smart home devices, remembers everything about your context β€” and works while you sleep. It's an AI agent, not a chatbot.

What does OpenClaw cost per month?

$59/month for OpenClaw Cloud. First month is 50% off β€” just $29.50. The self-hosted open-source version is always free to download and run on your own hardware.

What is included in the $59/month OpenClaw Cloud plan?

Everything: hosted agent running 24/7, access to Claude/GPT-4/Gemini, Telegram + WhatsApp + Discord + iMessage integration, persistent memory, automatic updates, dedicated support, and no server required. No hidden fees.

Is OpenClaw Cloud worth it vs self-hosting?

Cloud saves 2-5 hours of setup time and ongoing maintenance. At $59/month ($1.97/day), it's worth it if your time is worth more than that. Self-hosting is better if you want local AI models, full data control, or are comfortable managing a server.

How much does OpenClaw cost?

OpenClaw Cloud costs $59/month with no setup required. The open-source version is free to self-host on any server.

What is included in OpenClaw Cloud?

OpenClaw Cloud includes everything you need to run a 24/7 AI assistant:

  • Hosted AI assistant available 24/7
  • Access to Claude, GPT-4, and other top AI models
  • Integration with Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage, and Slack
  • Persistent memory across all conversations
  • Automatic updates and maintenance
  • No server setup or technical knowledge required

Is there a free trial for OpenClaw?

OpenClaw Cloud offers a 50% discount for the first month ($29.50 instead of $59). The open-source version of OpenClaw is always free to self-host.

Is OpenClaw Cloud worth it?

OpenClaw Cloud replaces the need for a human assistant ($3,000–$6,000/month) at a fraction of the cost. At $59/month, it pays for itself with one automated task β€” whether that's sending emails, managing calendar, or running overnight reports.

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