ClawRun vs OpenClaw Host
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | OpenClaw Host | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | $19/mo |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $99/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 5.5/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | OpenClaw Host is a managed hosting provider focused on ease-of-use. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 4 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | Dedicated VPS per user |
Key Differences
- $ClawRun is cheaper to start ($10/mo vs $19/mo).
- SOpenClaw Host has stronger security (Basic 5.5/100 vs Basic 4.7/100).
- IOpenClaw Host has more integrations (4 vs 0).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | OpenClaw Host |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 2/10 [C] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 1/10 [C] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 1/10 [U] | 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? | 1/10 [C] | 1/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 4/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 1/10 [C] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 2/10 [C] | 2/10 [C] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Effective Total | 4.7/100 | 5.5/100 |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
OpenClaw Host Integrations
TelegramWhatsAppDiscordSlack
ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
OpenClaw Host Strengths
- +Multi-agent support up to 10
- +Clear tiered pricing
- +Video tutorials for setup
- +Enterprise plans available
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
OpenClaw Host Weaknesses
- −Generic security claims
- −Limited integrations
- −New entrant, limited track record
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 Host Verdict
Good option if you need multiple agents on one account. Clear pricing tiers from solo to enterprise.