ClawRun vs SimpleClaw
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | SimpleClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | Free |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $20/mo |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 0/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | SimpleClaw is a minimal single-page site by solo developer Savio Martin (18, Kerala, India), self-described 'weekend side project.' Zero supplementary pages — no privacy, terms, security, pricing, docs, about — all 404. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 1 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | Managed cloud (unspecified) |
Key Differences
- $SimpleClaw is cheaper to start (Free vs $10/mo).
- FSimpleClaw offers a free tier; ClawRun does not.
- SClawRun has stronger security (Basic 4.7/100 vs Not Rated).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | SimpleClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 0/10 [U] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 1/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| 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] | 0/10 [U] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 1/10 [U] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 2/10 [C] | 1/10 [U] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Effective Total | 4.7/100 | Not Rated |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
SimpleClaw Integrations
Telegram
ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
SimpleClaw Strengths
- +Free tier available (limited spots)
- +Google sign-in for easy onboarding
- +Solo founder (Savio Martin) — responsive support
- +Multi-model support (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
SimpleClaw Weaknesses
- −Solo founder — bus factor risk
- −No unique features vs competitors
- −Generic security claims
- −Discord/WhatsApp only 'coming soon'
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.
SimpleClaw Verdict
Free tier and multi-model choice (Claude, GPT, Gemini). Still a straightforward option for users who value simplicity. Telegram-only for now.