OpenClaw hosting: your AI agent on its own server
Run OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent, around the clock on your own KVM VPS. We install and set it up; you connect your AI model and your chat apps.
from $10.99/mo on a 3 year term
Free with every plan: tell us the job you want your agent to do and we'll set up that first task for you.
OpenClaw Hosting plans and prices
serverserv OpenClaw Hosting comes in 5 plans, from OpenClaw Starter (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe) to Enterprise Scale (18 vCPU, 96 GB RAM, 600 GB NVMe). Prices start at $14.99 a month billed monthly, or $10.99 a month on a 3-year term, and your price is locked in for the whole term. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. It is for people and teams who want an always-on OpenClaw agent they can reach from their chat apps, without keeping a home computer running or installing it themselves.
Pick a term to see your price. Longer terms cost less per month. Prices in USD.
OpenClaw Hosting
| Plan | What you get | 3 years | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw Starter | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe, OpenClaw pre-installed, Setup included | $10.99/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Personal Use | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe, OpenClaw pre-installed, Setup included | $17.99/mo | $24.99/mo |
| Power User | 6 vCPU, 12 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe, OpenClaw pre-installed, Setup included | $28.49/mo | $39.99/mo |
| Team Deployment | 12 vCPU, 48 GB RAM, 400 GB NVMe, OpenClaw pre-installed, Setup included | $57.49/mo | $79.99/mo |
| Enterprise Scale | 18 vCPU, 96 GB RAM, 600 GB NVMe, OpenClaw pre-installed, Setup included | $114.99/mo | $159.99/mo |
What do you get with OpenClaw hosting?
OpenClaw pre-installed
OpenClaw is installed and set up on your server. You add your model provider and pair your chat apps.
Your own KVM server
Each plan is a KVM virtual server with NVMe storage, from 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM up to 18 vCPU and 96 GB RAM.
Works from your chat apps
OpenClaw takes requests through apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal and Microsoft Teams. iMessage needs a Mac (see Mac mini vs VPS for OpenClaw). Setup guides: Telegram, Discord and WhatsApp.
Your choice of AI model
Use Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter or Amazon Bedrock with your own API key, or sign in with a ChatGPT subscription. You pay the model provider directly.
Runs when your laptop is off
The agent keeps running on the server, so scheduled tasks and incoming messages are handled while your own computer is off.
No renewal surprises
Pay monthly or for 1 to 3 years. Your plan renews for the same term at the price you paid.
What can an OpenClaw agent do on a server?
Which OpenClaw hosting plan do I need?
If your model runs in the cloud, OpenClaw Starter is enough for most single users; move up when you add browser automation, more agents or a local model.
What is OpenClaw and what can it do on a server?
OpenClaw is a free, open-source personal AI agent released under the MIT licence. It runs as a long-running service, called the Gateway, on your own computer or server, and takes requests through the chat apps you already use. You message it on Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack or another channel, and it works through the task, uses tools and replies. Earlier versions were called Clawdbot and then Moltbot; the project became OpenClaw in January 2026. It was created by Peter Steinberger and is now stewarded by the non-profit OpenClaw Foundation.
OpenClaw does not include an AI model. You connect one: a hosted model from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter or Amazon Bedrock with your own API key, a ChatGPT subscription sign-in, or a local model through Ollama. You pay the model provider separately. Your serverserv plan covers the server and the setup.
On a server, OpenClaw keeps working when your laptop is closed. It can answer messages, run scheduled tasks, gather and summarise information, and automate a browser. Because the model usually runs in the cloud, the agent itself is light: the official minimum is 1 GB RAM, with 2 GB or more recommended. Extra RAM matters for browser automation (about 2 GB per headless browser), several agents or a local model. Our OpenClaw VPS requirements guide goes into sizing.
serverserv is not affiliated with the OpenClaw project.
How do I keep an OpenClaw server secure?
Treat OpenClaw like any tool that can act for you: give it only the access it needs. The OpenClaw documentation recommends keeping the Gateway bound to the server itself (loopback) and reaching its control interface through an SSH tunnel or Tailscale, rather than opening it to the public internet.
- Keep pairing on, so unknown senders get a pairing code, and allowlist the groups the agent may answer.
- Install skills only from sources you trust. A malicious third-party skill has been found in the past.
- Use separate accounts with limited permissions for the services the agent touches, and keep one trust boundary per Gateway.
- Remember that web pages and messages can contain prompt injection aimed at the agent.
- Run
openclaw security auditafter changes.
If you want to know how your server is configured on delivery, open a ticket before you order and we will confirm for your plan.
What does OpenClaw hosting cost in total?
The total is two bills: the server and the AI model. At serverserv the server starts at $10.99 a month for OpenClaw Starter on a 3-year term, or $14.99 billed monthly, with setup included and no surprise price jump at renewal.
The model bill goes to your provider and depends on the model you choose and how much the agent does. Ways to keep it down include using a cheaper model for routine tasks, signing in with a subscription you already pay for, and limiting how often scheduled checks run. A local model avoids per-request fees but needs a lot of RAM and is slower on CPU. Read how to run an AI agent on your own server for a full walkthrough.
OpenClaw on serverserv vs a self-installed VPS vs a home computer
OpenClaw runs anywhere Node.js runs. The difference is who installs it, whether it stays online when you shut your laptop, and what you pay over time.
| OpenClaw on serverserv | Self-install on a plain VPS | Home computer or Mac mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installed and set up for you | You install Node.js and OpenClaw and run onboarding | You install it on your own machine |
| Runs when your laptop is off | Yes, on the server | Yes, on the server | Only while that machine is on and connected |
| Hardware | Included in the plan | Included in the VPS price | You buy, power and maintain the machine |
| Server price | From $10.99/mo on 3 years or $14.99 monthly, same at renewal | Depends on the provider; check the renewal price | Electricity and your home connection |
| iMessage | Not on Linux; pair a Mac if you need it | Not on Linux; pair a Mac if you need it | Yes, on a Mac |
| Your work | Add your model key and pair chat apps | Install, configure and maintain everything | Install, configure and keep the machine running |
| AI model cost | Paid to your model provider | Paid to your model provider | Paid to your model provider, unless you run a local model |
How to order OpenClaw Hosting
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OpenClaw Hosting questions, answered
What is OpenClaw hosting?
OpenClaw hosting is a server with the OpenClaw AI agent installed so it runs around the clock. At serverserv you get your own KVM VPS with OpenClaw pre-installed and set up; you add your model provider and pair your chat apps.
Are AI model costs included?
No. You bring your own API key from a provider such as Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, or sign in with a supported subscription, and you pay that provider directly. Your plan covers the server and the setup.
How much RAM does OpenClaw need?
The official minimum is 1 GB RAM and 1 CPU core, with 2 GB or more recommended when the model runs in the cloud. Allow about 2 GB more per headless browser, and much more for a local model. See our OpenClaw VPS requirements guide, the full monthly budget in how much OpenClaw costs, and our OpenClaw security checklist.
Is OpenClaw the same as Clawdbot or Moltbot?
Yes. The project was called Clawdbot and then Moltbot before it was renamed OpenClaw on 30 January 2026. It is the same open-source agent.
Does OpenClaw need a GPU?
No. With a cloud model, OpenClaw routes messages and runs tools, which needs little CPU. A local model can run on CPU with enough RAM, but it is much slower than a cloud API.
How much does OpenClaw hosting cost?
OpenClaw Starter is $14.99 a month on monthly billing or $10.99 a month on a 3-year term, and it renews at the price you paid. Larger plans go up to Enterprise Scale with 18 vCPU and 96 GB RAM.
Should I choose OpenClaw or n8n?
OpenClaw is an AI agent you talk to in chat, and it decides how to do a task. n8n is a visual workflow tool that runs the steps you design. For workflows, see n8n hosting or our guide to OpenClaw vs n8n.
Can I upgrade to a bigger plan later?
Yes. Request an upgrade from your client area at any time, for example when you add browser automation or more agents.
Does the price go up at renewal?
No. Your plan renews for the same term at the price you paid. If a price ever has to change, you get at least 30 days' email notice and can cancel before the renewal.
How can I pay, and can I get a refund?
Pay by Visa, Mastercard or Amex card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (through Stripe) or PayPal. Prices are shown in US dollars. Refunds are handled under our refund policy.
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