ShipClaw vs TapnClaw
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ShipClaw | TapnClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $49/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Top Tier | $200/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Security | Basic 11.6/100 | Basic 17.2/100 |
| Security Details | ShipClaw is an early-stage OpenClaw hosting provider focused on ease of deployment ('30 seconds, no Docker'). | TapnClaw is a new provider (launched February 2026) offering dedicated VPS-based OpenClaw hosting on Hetzner infrastructure behind Cloudflare. |
| Integrations | 1 platforms | 1 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Managed cloud (6 regions) | Dedicated server per user |
Key Differences
- $TapnClaw is cheaper to start ($14.99/mo vs $49/mo).
- STapnClaw has stronger security (Basic 17.2/100 vs Basic 11.6/100).
- IBoth support Telegram.
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ShipClaw | TapnClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 6/10 [C] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [C] | 3/10 [U] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 3/10 [D] | 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? | 2/10 [C] | 4/10 [C] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 7/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 2/10 [C] | 4/10 [C] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 2/10 [D] | 3/10 [C] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 3/10 [D] | 6/10 [D] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 4/10 [C] |
| Effective Total | 11.6/100 | 17.2/100 |
ShipClaw Integrations
Telegram
TapnClaw Integrations
Telegram
ShipClaw Strengths
- +AI credits included (removes BYOK friction)
- +Fastest claimed deploy time (30s)
- +Browser automation built-in
- +Multiple global regions
TapnClaw Strengths
- +Unique proactive messaging angle
- +Dead simple — no technical knowledge needed
- +Dedicated server (not shared)
ShipClaw Weaknesses
- −Telegram-only integration currently
- −Solo developer project
- −2GB RAM on starter plan insufficient for browser use
- −Generic security claims
TapnClaw Weaknesses
- −Telegram-only integration
- −New entrant, limited track record
ShipClaw Verdict
Best if you want AI credits included and don't want to bring your own API keys. Limited to Telegram for now.
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.