ClawCloud vs ClawHosters
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawCloud | ClawHosters | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $29/mo | €19/mo |
| Top Tier | $129/mo | €59/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 7/100 | Good 28.5/100 |
| Security Details | ClawCloud is a very new provider (launched February 2026) offering managed OpenClaw hosting on dedicated DigitalOcean VMs. | ClawHosters is a solo-founder German startup (Daniel Samer / Yixn.io, Kleinunternehmer) that launched in February 2026. |
| Integrations | 4 platforms | 4 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Dedicated cloud VMs | Hetzner Germany (dedicated VPS per user) |
Key Differences
- $ClawHosters is cheaper to start (€19/mo vs $29/mo).
- SClawHosters has stronger security (Good 28.5/100 vs Basic 7/100).
- IBoth support Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp and 1 more.
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawCloud | ClawHosters |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 6/10 [D] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 3/10 [D] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 3/10 [C] | 5/10 [D] |
| Can my agent do things I didn't authorize? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [U] |
| Can I lose my data or get locked out? | 3/10 [C] | 5/10 [D] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 5/10 [D] | 6/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 5/10 [D] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [C] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 3/10 [C] | 5/10 [D] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 1/10 [U] |
| Effective Total | 7/100 | 28.5/100 |
ClawCloud Integrations
TelegramDiscordWhatsAppSlack
ClawHosters Integrations
TelegramWhatsAppDiscordSlack
ClawCloud Strengths
- +Dedicated VM per user — better than shared containers
- +Zero-downtime updates
- +One-click backup restore
- +Multi-platform messaging
ClawHosters Strengths
- +GDPR compliant — only provider explicitly certifying this
- +German datacenter with data sovereignty
- +SSH access included on all tiers
- +Solo dev responsive support (<20 min response, even weekends)
- +Real paying customers (HN Show post, first customer in 6 days)
ClawCloud Weaknesses
- −BYOK-only — no included AI credits
- −Starter plan limited to Telegram + Discord only (WhatsApp/Slack require Pro+)
- −No SSH on Starter plan
- −New entrant, limited track record
ClawHosters Weaknesses
- −Solo founder — bus factor risk
- −EUR pricing only
- −New entrant (Feb 2026)
ClawCloud Verdict
Solid dedicated-VM approach with good backup features and transparent pricing ($29-$129/mo). BYOK keeps costs predictable.
ClawHosters Verdict
The GDPR-compliant choice. German datacenter, end-to-end encryption, SSH access on all tiers. Solo dev but responsive. Great for EU users who need data sovereignty.