ClawRun vs xCloud
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | xCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | $24/mo |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $24/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 5.7/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | xCloud is primarily a WordPress/PHP hosting control panel that has added OpenClaw as a one-click deployment option. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 2 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | xCloud managed servers (30+ locations, multiple providers) |
Key Differences
- $ClawRun is cheaper to start ($10/mo vs $24/mo).
- SxCloud has stronger security (Basic 5.7/100 vs Basic 4.7/100).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | xCloud |
|---|---|---|
| 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] | 1/10 [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] | 3/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 4/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [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 | 5.7/100 |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
xCloud Integrations
TelegramWhatsApp
ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
xCloud Strengths
- +Established platform (10K+ servers, Trustpilot 5 stars)
- +30+ global locations — most in the market
- +Full management dashboard
- +Backed by WPDeveloper team
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
xCloud Weaknesses
- −OpenClaw is a product add-on, not core focus
- −WordPress-heritage platform adapting to AI
- −Limited messaging integrations
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.
xCloud Verdict
Most established infrastructure behind an OpenClaw hosting product. Great if you want proven hosting ops with 30+ locations.