How long does it take to set up MyOpenClaw?

Your personal AI assistant is ready in 60 seconds. Simply pick a username, and we handle everything else - provisioning, SSL, and configuration.

What messaging platforms does MyOpenClaw support?

MyOpenClaw supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and more. Connect all your channels from one unified dashboard.

Do I need technical knowledge to use MyOpenClaw?

No! MyOpenClaw is designed for non-technical users. Zero DevOps required - we handle all the infrastructure, updates, and security.

Can I get my own custom subdomain?

Yes! Every user gets their own subdomain: yourname.myopenclaw.cloud with automatic SSL certificate.

What happens if I want to cancel?

You can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts or hidden fees. Your data remains accessible until the end of your billing period.

How is this different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a chat interface you visit. OpenClaw is an autonomous AI agent that lives on your messaging apps and acts on your behalf. It can manage files, run code, browse the web, and integrate with your tools. It remembers everything across conversations and works 24/7.

What happened to Clawdbot and Moltbot?

OpenClaw was previously known as Clawdbot, and before that, Moltbot. The project has evolved significantly: same open-source community, much more powerful software. MyOpenClaw.cloud supports the latest version.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you'll need an API key from an AI provider like Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google. This takes about 2 minutes to set up and gives you full control over your AI usage and costs. We walk you through it during onboarding.

OpenClaw Self-Hosting: True Cost Analysis

"Self-hosting is free!" - or is it? Let's break down the real costs of running OpenClaw yourself versus using managed hosting.

The Hidden Costs of Self-Hosting

1. Time Investment

Initial Setup: 4-6 hours

Installing Docker

Configuring OpenClaw

Setting up SSL certificates

Configuring your router/firewall

Troubleshooting (there's always troubleshooting)

Ongoing Maintenance: 2-4 hours/month

Security updates

Docker updates

OpenClaw version updates

Fixing things that break

Your time has value. If you bill $50/hour, those setup hours cost $200-300. Monthly maintenance? $100-200/month in opportunity cost.

2. Electricity Costs

Running a local server 24/7:

Desktop PC: 100-300W × 24h × 30 days = 72-216 kWh/month

At $0.15/kWh = $11-32/month just in electricity

3. Internet & Uptime

Your home internet goes down? So does your AI assistant.

Power outage? No AI.

Vacation? Hope nothing breaks.

VPS Self-Hosting Costs

ProviderMonthly CostSpecsHidden Costs Hetzner$5-102GB RAM, 20GBSetup time DigitalOcean$12-242-4GB RAMBandwidth overages Linode$12-242-4GB RAMSupport costs Plus: 2-4 hours setup, ongoing maintenance, no support when things break.

Managed Hosting (MyOpenClaw.cloud)

PlanMonthly CostWhat You Get Starter$29Ready in 60 seconds, full support Pro$49More resources, priority support Business$99Maximum resources, dedicated support The math:

$29/month managed vs $10 VPS + $100 in time costs = managed wins

Plus: automatic updates, WhatsApp integration, health monitoring

Bottom Line

Self-hosting makes sense if:

You enjoy system administration

You have existing infrastructure

Privacy requirements demand on-premise

Managed hosting makes sense if:

Your time is valuable

You want it to "just work"

You don't want to become a sysadmin

Get started with managed OpenClaw →

OpenClaw Self-Hosting: True Cost Analysis

OpenClaw Self-Hosting: True Cost Analysis

The Hidden Costs of Self-Hosting

1. Time Investment

2. Electricity Costs

3. Internet & Uptime

VPS Self-Hosting Costs

Managed Hosting (MyOpenClaw.cloud)

Bottom Line

Ready to Try OpenClaw?