ClawCloud vs DeployClaw

Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.

ClawCloudDeployClaw
StatusLiveLive
Entry Price$29/mo$29/mo
Top Tier$129/mo$399/mo
Free TierNoNo
SecurityBasic 7/100Basic 7/100
Security DetailsClawCloud is a very new provider (launched February 2026) offering managed OpenClaw hosting on dedicated DigitalOcean VMs.DeployClaw is a managed deployment service for OpenClaw that runs on user-provided infrastructure (self-hosted model).
Integrations4 platforms4 platforms
InfrastructureDedicated cloud VMsYour choice of cloud provider

Key Differences

  • $Both start at $29/mo.
  • SBoth have Basic 7/100 security.
  • IBoth support Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp and 1 more.

Security Breakdown

10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security

RiskClawCloudDeployClaw
Can anyone else see my data?3/10 [C]3/10 [C]
Can someone take over my agent?1/10 [U]0/10 [U]
Are my keys and passwords safe?3/10 [C]2/10 [C]
Can my agent do things I didn't authorize?1/10 [U]0/10 [U]
Can I lose my data or get locked out?3/10 [C]2/10 [C]
Will I get unexpected bills?5/10 [D]5/10 [D]
Who's responsible when something goes wrong?1/10 [U]2/10 [C]
What if a tool or dependency gets compromised?1/10 [U]1/10 [C]
Is the platform itself secure?3/10 [C]2/10 [C]
Can I trust what my agent tells me?0/10 [U]0/10 [U]
Effective Total7/1007/100

ClawCloud Integrations

TelegramDiscordWhatsAppSlack

DeployClaw Integrations

TelegramDiscordSlackWhatsApp

ClawCloud Strengths

  • +Dedicated VM per user — better than shared containers
  • +Zero-downtime updates
  • +One-click backup restore
  • +Multi-platform messaging

DeployClaw Strengths

  • +Full infrastructure control
  • +2,847 deployments across 43 countries
  • +Choose your own cloud provider
  • +100+ AgentSkills marketplace
  • +Open-source codebase

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

DeployClaw Weaknesses

  • Requires more technical skill
  • Security is your responsibility
  • No managed security features

ClawCloud Verdict

Solid dedicated-VM approach with good backup features and transparent pricing ($29-$129/mo). BYOK keeps costs predictable.

DeployClaw Verdict

Best for DevOps-savvy users who want full control over their infrastructure and cloud provider choice. Now with 100+ AgentSkills and enterprise tiers.