Question 1

How much does it cost to host OpenClaw 24/7?

Accepted Answer

VPS hosting on Hostinger costs $5.99-13.99/month for 24/7 OpenClaw hosting. GPU hosting on RunPod costs $0.44+/hour (~$316/month for 24/7). For most users, VPS hosting is the best value.

Question 2

How much RAM does OpenClaw need?

Accepted Answer

OpenClaw requires at least 4GB RAM for basic operation. We recommend 8GB RAM (Hostinger KVM 2 plan) for smooth performance, especially when running memory-intensive tasks or multiple conversations.

Question 3

Can I use shared hosting for OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

No, shared hosting does not work for OpenClaw. You need a VPS or dedicated server because OpenClaw requires Docker and root access, which shared hosting does not provide. Hostinger VPS starting at $5.99/month is the recommended option.

Question 4

Which is cheaper: VPS or GPU hosting for OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

VPS hosting is significantly cheaper. Hostinger VPS costs $5.99-13.99/month vs RunPod GPU at $0.44+/hour ($316+/month for 24/7). Choose GPU hosting only if you need to run local LLM models like Llama or Mistral.

Question 5

Does OpenClaw need a GPU?

Accepted Answer

No, OpenClaw does not require a GPU. A VPS with 4-8GB RAM is sufficient when using API-based models (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini). You only need a GPU (like RTX 4090) if you want to run local LLM models (Llama, Mistral, Qwen) directly on the server.

Question 6

Which LLM model works best with OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

For API-based usage on VPS: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, or Gemini Pro are excellent choices. For local GPU hosting: Llama 3.1 8B and Mistral 7B run smoothly on an RTX 4090 (24GB VRAM). 7B-13B parameter models are recommended for GPU hosting.

Question 7

How long does it take to set up OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

Setting up OpenClaw on Hostinger VPS takes approximately 10 minutes. GPU hosting on RunPod takes about 20 minutes. Our step-by-step video tutorials guide you through the entire process.

Question 8

Is my data private when using OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With VPS hosting, you control the server and your data stays private. When using API providers like OpenAI or Anthropic, data passes through their servers. With GPU hosting and local LLMs, you get 100% data privacy — no external API calls needed.

Question 9

Which Hostinger plan do I need for OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

We recommend the Hostinger KVM 2 plan with 8GB RAM, 100GB NVMe SSD, and 4 CPU cores for optimal OpenClaw performance. The KVM 1 plan (4GB RAM) works for basic usage but may be limited for intensive use.

Question 10

What is the best VPS for OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

Hostinger VPS is the most recommended provider for OpenClaw hosting. It offers affordable plans from $5.99/month, one-click Docker installation, full root access, 24/7 support, and global data centers. The KVM 2 plan (8GB RAM) is ideal for smooth performance.