ClawRun vs OpenClaw Cloud
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | OpenClaw Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | $24.99/mo |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $24.99/mo |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 16/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | OpenClaw Cloud (setupopenclaw.com) is a third-party managed hosting service for the open-source OpenClaw AI agent framework. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 3 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | Dedicated cloud server per user |
Key Differences
- $ClawRun is cheaper to start ($10/mo vs $24.99/mo).
- FOpenClaw Cloud offers a free tier; ClawRun does not.
- SOpenClaw Cloud has stronger security (Basic 16/100 vs Basic 4.7/100).
- IOpenClaw Cloud has more integrations (3 vs 0).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | OpenClaw Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 4/10 [C] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 5/10 [D] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 1/10 [U] | 3/10 [C] |
| Can my agent do things I didn't authorize? | 1/10 [U] | 5/10 [D] |
| Can I lose my data or get locked out? | 1/10 [C] | 4/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 5/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 1/10 [U] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [C] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 2/10 [C] | 3/10 [C] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 2/10 [U] |
| Effective Total | 4.7/100 | 16/100 |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
OpenClaw Cloud Integrations
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ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
OpenClaw Cloud Strengths
- +Simple flat pricing ($24.99/mo)
- +Dedicated server (not shared)
- +60-second setup is among the fastest
- +50+ integrations claimed
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
OpenClaw Cloud Weaknesses
- −New entrant, limited track record
- −3-day free trial is short compared to 7-day alternatives
- −Generic security claims
ClawRun Verdict
Raw VPS hosting with one-click OpenClaw deployment and 15+ global locations. Full server ownership but no messaging integrations — you configure those yourself.
OpenClaw Cloud Verdict
Straightforward managed hosting with dedicated servers at $24.99/mo. 60-second guided setup removes friction.