ClawCloud vs TapnClaw
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawCloud | TapnClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $29/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Top Tier | $129/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 7/100 | Basic 17.2/100 |
| Security Details | ClawCloud is a very new provider (launched February 2026) offering managed OpenClaw hosting on dedicated DigitalOcean VMs. | TapnClaw is a new provider (launched February 2026) offering dedicated VPS-based OpenClaw hosting on Hetzner infrastructure behind Cloudflare. |
| Integrations | 4 platforms | 1 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Dedicated cloud VMs | Dedicated server per user |
Key Differences
- $TapnClaw is cheaper to start ($14.99/mo vs $29/mo).
- STapnClaw has stronger security (Basic 17.2/100 vs Basic 7/100).
- IClawCloud has more integrations (4 vs 1).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawCloud | TapnClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 6/10 [C] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 3/10 [U] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 3/10 [C] | 6/10 [C] |
| 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] | 4/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 5/10 [D] | 7/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 4/10 [C] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 3/10 [C] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 3/10 [C] | 6/10 [D] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 4/10 [C] |
| Effective Total | 7/100 | 17.2/100 |
ClawCloud Integrations
TelegramDiscordWhatsAppSlack
TapnClaw Integrations
Telegram
ClawCloud Strengths
- +Dedicated VM per user — better than shared containers
- +Zero-downtime updates
- +One-click backup restore
- +Multi-platform messaging
TapnClaw Strengths
- +Unique proactive messaging angle
- +Dead simple — no technical knowledge needed
- +Dedicated server (not shared)
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
TapnClaw Weaknesses
- −Telegram-only integration
- −New entrant, limited track record
ClawCloud Verdict
Solid dedicated-VM approach with good backup features and transparent pricing ($29-$129/mo). BYOK keeps costs predictable.
TapnClaw Verdict
Interesting proactive messaging angle — the agent reaches out to you, not just the other way around. $14.99-$19.99/mo with dedicated server per user.