How do I host Clawdbot?

ClawdHost provides managed Clawdbot hosting. Sign up, add your API key, and your instance is live in 60 seconds—no VPS setup, no Docker, no SSH required.

What platforms does Clawdbot support?

ClawdHost supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack. All platforms can be connected through our dashboard with just a few clicks.

Yes. Your Clawdbot instance runs on its own isolated VPS. Your API keys are stored encrypted and your conversations go directly to your LLM provider.

Is ClawdHost the same as Moltbot hosting?

Yes! Clawdbot was renamed to Moltbot in January 2026, and later to OpenClaw. ClawdHost provides managed hosting for all versions and automatically keeps your instance updated to the latest stable release.

How much does ClawdHost cost?

$29/month for your own Clawdbot instance with all features enabled. This includes managed infrastructure, automatic updates, platform integrations, and email support. No hidden fees.

Does Clawdbot work with Claude, GPT-4, and other models?

Yes! Clawdbot supports Anthropic Claude (including Opus and Sonnet), OpenAI GPT-4, and any model available through OpenRouter. You choose which model to use and can switch anytime.

How long does setup take?

About 60 seconds. After signing up and adding your API key, we automatically provision your server, install Clawdbot, and configure all features. You can start connecting platforms immediately.

Can I use Clawdbot on multiple platforms at once?

Yes! You can connect WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack all at the same time. Each platform runs on the same Clawdbot instance, so your AI assistant has consistent context across all channels.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes—we offer a 24-hour money-back guarantee. If ClawdHost isn't right for you within the first 24 hours, contact us for a full refund. No questions asked.

7 Best OpenClaw Hosting Providers Compared (March 2026)

Q: Do I need my own API key?

Yes—you bring your own Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter API key. Your conversations are processed directly through your account, we never see your chat data.

The OpenClaw hosting market has exploded. A year ago, your options were "self-host on a VPS" or "use OpenClaw Cloud." Now there are at least seven managed providers competing for your money.

That's good news for you. More competition means better pricing, better features, and more options for different use cases.

We run ClawdHost, so we're one of these providers. We'll be upfront about our biases and honest about where competitors beat us. This is a real comparison, not a marketing page disguised as a blog post.

The Full Comparison Table

Here's every major OpenClaw hosting provider as of March 2026:

Provider	Price/mo	BYOK / Included	Dedicated / Shared	Platforms	Key Feature
Agent37	$3.99	BYOK	Shared	Discord only	Cheapest option
KiloClaw	$8	BYOK	Shared	Discord, Telegram	Budget-friendly
ClawdHost	$29	BYOK	Dedicated VPS	Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack	4-platform + dedicated VPS
KiwiClaw	$15–39	BYOK	Dedicated	Discord, Telegram, Slack	Flexible tier range
Abacus Claw	$20	25K credits included	Shared	Discord, Telegram	Included AI credits
xCloud	$24	BYOK	Dedicated	Discord, Telegram, Slack	Developer-focused dashboard
BetterClaw	$29	BYOK	Dedicated	Discord, Telegram, Slack	Auto-pause when idle
RunMyClaw	$30	BYOK	Dedicated	Discord, Telegram	Priority support
OpenClaw Cloud	$39.90	BYOK	Dedicated	Discord, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp	Official, from the OpenClaw team

Now let's break each one down.

1. Agent37 — $3.99/month

Best for: Absolute minimum budget, Discord-only use

Agent37 is the cheapest managed OpenClaw hosting you can find. At $3.99/month, it undercuts every other provider by a wide margin.

The trade-off is clear: shared infrastructure and Discord-only support. Your OpenClaw instance runs on a shared server alongside other users. During peak hours, response times can slow down. There's no Telegram, no WhatsApp, no Slack. If Discord is your only platform, you might also want to check our best Discord bot hosting roundup for more options.

If you only need a Discord bot and you're comfortable with occasional slowdowns, Agent37 gets the job done for the price of a coffee.

Pros: Cheapest managed option by far. Simple setup. Cons: Shared resources. Discord only. Limited configuration options.

2. KiloClaw — $8/month

Best for: Budget-conscious users who need more than Discord

KiloClaw doubles Agent37's price but adds Telegram support and better uptime. Still shared infrastructure, but the shared pools are smaller (fewer users per server), so performance is more consistent.

Their dashboard is basic but functional. You get environment variable editing through a web UI, log viewing, and restart controls. No auto-updates though — you have to manually trigger OpenClaw version upgrades through their panel.

Pros: Affordable. Discord + Telegram. Decent uptime. Cons: Shared hosting. Manual updates. No WhatsApp or Slack.

3. ClawdHost — $29/month

Best for: Non-technical users who want dedicated VPS + multi-platform

This is us. Full disclosure.

ClawdHost gives you a dedicated Hetzner VPS (not shared containers) with OpenClaw pre-installed, for $29/month. It's BYOK — you bring your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key. We never touch your AI credits.

What makes ClawdHost different is the combination of dedicated infrastructure and 4-platform support. You can run Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack from a single instance with dashboard toggles. Deploy takes about 60 seconds.

For $29/month you get a dedicated VPS, all four platforms (Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack), automatic updates, crash recovery, and priority support.

Auto-restart on crash, automatic OpenClaw updates, AES-256 encrypted credential storage. No SSH required.

Pros: Dedicated Hetzner VPS. 4-platform support. 60-second deploy. Automatic updates and crash recovery. Cons: No included AI credits (BYOK only). Dashboard customization doesn't match full root access. Mid-range pricing.

4. KiwiClaw — $15–39/month

Best for: Users who want granular tier choices

KiwiClaw offers the widest tier range of any provider. Their $15 entry tier gets you a small dedicated instance with Discord + Telegram. The $25 mid-tier adds Slack and more RAM. The $39 tier is their full offering with priority support and higher resource limits.

Their admin panel is clean and the documentation is solid. Where KiwiClaw falls short is WhatsApp support (not available on any tier) and their update cycle — they tend to lag behind OpenClaw releases by a week or two.

Pros: Many tier options. Dedicated instances. Good documentation. Cons: No WhatsApp. Slower update cycle. Higher entry price than shared alternatives.

5. Abacus Claw — $20/month

Best for: Beginners who don't want to deal with API keys at all

Abacus Claw is the only provider on this list that includes AI credits. For $20/month you get 25,000 credits (roughly equivalent to a moderate usage pattern — a few hundred messages per day depending on model and context length).

This is genuinely appealing for beginners. You sign up, connect your Discord or Telegram bot, and start chatting. No Anthropic account. No OpenAI billing page. No API key management.

The catch: if you exceed 25K credits, you either pay overage fees or your bot stops responding until next month. Power users will blow through 25K fast. And you're on shared infrastructure.

Pros: No API key needed. Simple onboarding. Predictable total cost. Cons: Credit limit can be restrictive. Shared hosting. No Slack or WhatsApp. Overage fees if you go over.

6. xCloud — $24/month

Best for: Developers who want fine-grained control without full self-hosting

xCloud positions itself as "managed hosting for developers." You get a dedicated instance, a solid dashboard, and — this is the differentiator — SSH access to your container if you want it.

That means you can install custom plugins, modify OpenClaw's config files directly, and run other lightweight services alongside your bot. It's the closest thing to a VPS with managed convenience.

Supports Discord, Telegram, and Slack. No WhatsApp. BYOK only.

Pros: SSH access available. Developer-friendly. Dedicated resources. Good uptime. Cons: No WhatsApp. Higher price for non-developers who won't use SSH. UI is less polished than competitors.

7. BetterClaw — $29/month

Best for: Users who want to minimize costs on BYOK API usage

BetterClaw's standout feature is auto-pause. When your bot hasn't received a message in a configurable window (default: 30 minutes), the OpenClaw process pauses and stops consuming resources. When a new message arrives, it spins back up in a few seconds.

This doesn't save you money on hosting (you still pay $29/month), but it can reduce your API costs if you're using models that charge for persistent connections or background processing. For most users, the savings are marginal. For high-volume bots with long idle periods, it adds up.

Dedicated instance, BYOK, Discord + Telegram + Slack support.

Pros: Auto-pause reduces idle API costs. Dedicated hosting. Clean dashboard. Cons: Cold start delay after pause. $29 is the only tier (no cheaper option). No WhatsApp.

What About OpenClaw Cloud?

OpenClaw Cloud is the official hosted offering from the OpenClaw team at $39.90/month. It's BYOK, dedicated, and supports all four platforms (Discord, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp).

The advantage is obvious: it's made by the same people who build OpenClaw. Updates ship same-day. Compatibility issues are nonexistent. Support comes from people who wrote the code.

The disadvantage is price. At $39.90/month, it's the most expensive option. For many users, a third-party provider offers the same functionality for $10–30 less.

If money isn't a concern and you want the "safest" choice, OpenClaw Cloud is hard to argue against. If you're comparing value, the third-party providers have caught up on features.

Quick Recommendation by Use Case

Tightest budget: Agent37 ($3.99) if Discord-only is fine. KiloClaw ($8) if you also need Telegram.

Beginner who doesn't want API key hassle: Abacus Claw ($20). The included credits make onboarding dead simple.

Non-technical, want reliability + multi-platform: ClawdHost ($29). Dedicated VPS, 4-platform support, automatic everything. No Linux knowledge needed.

Developer who wants control: xCloud ($24). SSH access plus managed convenience.

Privacy-conscious (dedicated resources): Any BYOK provider with dedicated instances — ClawdHost, KiwiClaw, xCloud, BetterClaw, or OpenClaw Cloud. Avoid shared hosting (Agent37, KiloClaw, Abacus Claw) if resource isolation matters to you.

Money is no object, want official support: OpenClaw Cloud ($39.90).

The BYOK Question

Every provider except Abacus Claw is BYOK (bring your own key). This means your hosting bill and your AI bill are separate. You pay the hosting provider for infrastructure and you pay Anthropic/OpenAI directly for API usage.

This is actually better for most users. You get full control over your AI spending, you can switch models anytime, and your API traffic goes directly to your AI provider — the hosting company never sees your conversations. For a detailed look at what API costs actually look like, read our real pricing breakdown for OpenClaw hosting.

The downside is managing two bills and needing to set up an API account. If that's a dealbreaker, Abacus Claw is your only managed option with credits included.

Dedicated vs Shared: Does It Matter?

Shared hosting means your OpenClaw instance runs on a server alongside other users' instances. Dedicated means you get your own isolated VPS or container.

When shared is fine: Low-traffic bots, casual use, testing, personal assistants with a few messages per day.

When dedicated matters: Business use, bots in active communities, anything where consistent response times matter, or if you're uncomfortable with your bot process sharing a machine with strangers.

Shared hosting isn't bad. It's how most web hosting works. But if your bot is customer-facing or you want guaranteed resources, dedicated is worth the premium.

FAQ

Which OpenClaw hosting provider is cheapest?

Agent37 at $3.99/month is the cheapest managed option. It's Discord-only and shared infrastructure, but it works. KiloClaw at $8/month is the cheapest option with Telegram support.

Do I need my own API key for OpenClaw hosting?

With every provider except Abacus Claw, yes. BYOK (bring your own key) means you create an account with Anthropic or OpenAI, generate an API key, and paste it into your hosting dashboard. You pay the AI provider directly for usage.

Is ClawdHost better than self-hosting?

Depends on you. If you know Linux and enjoy server management, self-hosting on a $4–10/month VPS saves money. If you want OpenClaw running in 60 seconds with zero maintenance, ClawdHost (or any managed provider) is worth the premium. We wrote a full comparison of managed vs DIY hosting if you want the detailed breakdown.

Can I switch providers later?

Yes. OpenClaw is the same software everywhere. Moving between providers means exporting your config (API keys, platform tokens, settings) and importing them on the new host. Most providers make this straightforward. Your conversation history may not transfer depending on how each provider handles storage.

Which provider supports WhatsApp?

Only ClawdHost and OpenClaw Cloud support WhatsApp as of March 2026. If WhatsApp is a requirement, those are your two managed options.

Do any providers offer free trials?

Availability changes frequently. Check each provider's website for current trial offers. Most offer at minimum a money-back guarantee within the first 7–14 days.