OpenClaw Hosting Provider Directory: Specs and Prices
Compare VPS and GPU providers for running an OpenClaw Gateway on RAM, vCPU, storage and starting price. Filter by use case and check the specs before you sign up.
OpenClaw Hosting: Compare VPS and GPU Options
OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that connects models, tools, messaging channels and optional companion apps through one Gateway. The Gateway is the process you host. It is not a rename of any other project.
VPS Hosting (Hostinger)
- From $5.99/month
- Suits deployments that use hosted model providers
- Runs without a GPU
- Root access for a long-running process
- Global data centers
GPU Hosting (RunPod)
- From $0.44/hour (RTX 4090)
- Only needed when you separately run a local model
- 24GB VRAM on the RTX 4090 tier
- Hourly billing
How Installation Works
- Order a VPS or GPU server with root access
- Follow the official install guide at docs.openclaw.ai/install
- Use the container path at docs.openclaw.ai/install/docker if you prefer Docker, which the docs call optional
- Complete onboarding and configure model access
- Keep the Gateway port off the public internet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw? An open-source AI assistant that runs on your own devices or server and connects models, tools and messaging channels through one Gateway.
Does OpenClaw need a GPU? No. A GPU is only relevant when you separately run a local model.
How much memory does it need? The official docs publish no universal runtime minimum. The Docker page lists at least 6 GB RAM for a local source image build, and notes that pre-built images avoid that build requirement.
Is Docker required? No. The official docs describe Docker as optional.
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