ClawRun vs TapnClaw
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | TapnClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 17.2/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | TapnClaw is a new provider (launched February 2026) offering dedicated VPS-based OpenClaw hosting on Hetzner infrastructure behind Cloudflare. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 1 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | Dedicated server per user |
Key Differences
- $ClawRun is cheaper to start ($10/mo vs $14.99/mo).
- STapnClaw has stronger security (Basic 17.2/100 vs Basic 4.7/100).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | 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? | 1/10 [U] | 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? | 1/10 [C] | 4/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [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? | 2/10 [C] | 6/10 [D] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 4/10 [C] |
| Effective Total | 4.7/100 | 17.2/100 |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
TapnClaw Integrations
Telegram
ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
TapnClaw Strengths
- +Unique proactive messaging angle
- +Dead simple — no technical knowledge needed
- +Dedicated server (not shared)
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
TapnClaw Weaknesses
- −Telegram-only integration
- −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.
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.