Host Your Own AI Agent with OpenClaw - Free 1-Click Setup!

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Self-Hosted OpenClaw: The AI Assistant that Acts for You

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Run your own personal, always-online AI agent you can talk to like a human. OpenClaw hosting is private, powerful, and under your control.

CLOUD VPS 4

OpenClaw

Personal Use

€5.50
4
40 / month

Great for personal reminders, social media posting, and data backups.


4 vCPU Cores
8 GB RAM
100 GB SSD
Auto Backup available

CLOUD VPS 6

OpenClaw
Power User

€7.50
6
00 / month

Ideal for web scraping, social media reporting, and data analytics.


6 vCPU Cores
12 GB RAM
200 GB SSD
Auto Backup available

CLOUD VPS 12

OpenClaw
Team Deployment

€25.00
20
00 / month

Perfect for syncing CRM data, processing orders, and marketing automation.


12 vCPU Cores
48 GB RAM
400 GB SSD
Auto Backup available

CLOUD VPS 18

OpenClaw
Enterprise Scale

€49.00
39
20 / month

Maximum power for complex systems and data-intensive automations.


18 vCPU Cores
96 GB RAM
600 GB SSD
Auto Backup available

What is OpenClaw?

Your personal AI that actually does things.
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OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot) is an AI assistant that talks to you on the messaging apps you already use - WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more. It runs on your own server instead of someone else's cloud.


OpenClaw AI doesn't just chat. It can browse the web, manage files, run commands, schedule tasks, and work autonomously while you sleep or focus on other tasks. The entire project is open-source with an active community on OpenClaw GitHub, where developers constantly add new features and integrations. You control which AI models it uses - Claude, GPT, or local models - and your data never leaves your server unless you want it to.

What Can You Do With OpenClaw?

From managing your shopping list to running complex business workflows, the uses are endless. Here are a few ideas:
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Automate Your Day

Set reminders, schedule messages, manage calendars, and handle routine tasks through simple chat commands.

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Developer Workflows

Execute code, manage GitHub repos, run scripts, and integrate with your CI/CD pipeline automatically.

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Research & Data

Browse the web, extract information, compile reports, and collect data while you focus on other work.

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Smart Integrations

Connect Slack workflows, cloud storage, smart devices, Spotify, and 50+ other tools you already use.

Get Started in Minutes with OpenClaw

Get your AI assistant up and running fast with our simple installation procedure.

Step 1: Choose Your Plan
Pick the OpenClaw VPS with enough resources for your usage (see our recommendations above or configure your own server).


Step 2: Complete Setup
Once your server is deployed with OpenClaw installed, connect via SSH and run the onboarding wizard. Add your AI provider API keys, connect your messaging apps, and configure your preferences.


Step 3: Start Using OpenClaw
Launch the terminal interface to interact directly with your assistant, or access the Control UI securely via SSH tunnel. For detailed setup instructions, see our  complete OpenClaw guide .

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Why Self-Host OpenClaw on the Contabo Cloud?

Full control, total privacy, and no limits. Your AI assistant works exactly the way you want it to.
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Your data stays yours - everything runs on your secure server.

Always on

Always-on automation - your assistant runs 24/7, working while you take care of other things.

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Pay one flat monthly fee for your OpenClaw VPS on the best value infrastructure.

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Unlimited conversations - chat as much as you want across all your channels.

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Choose your AI models - use Claude, GPT, Gemini, or local models.

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50+ integrations - connect the tools you already use without restrictions.

What Can You Integrate with OpenClaw?

OpenClaw integration capabilities span dozens of platforms and services, making it one of the most versatile self-hosted AI assistants available. The integration library grows constantly as the community adds new connectors.
WhatsApp

WhatsApp

Telegram

Telegram

Discord
Discord
Slack

Slack

Signal

Signal

iMessage

iMessage

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

Anthropic Claude

Anthropic Claude

openai

OpenAI GPT


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Google Gemini

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Ollama (local models)

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Notion

Notion

Todoist

Todoist

GitHub

GitHub

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GitLab

Spotify

Spotify

Apple Music

Apple Music

Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

YouTube

Last.fm

Last.fm

Overseerr

Overseerr

HomeAssistant

HomeAssistant


Philips Hue

Philips Hue


Nest

Nest

Ring

Ring

Sonos

Sonos

Dropbox

Dropbox

Google Drive

Google Drive

AWS S3

AWS S3

Docker

Docker

CI/CD Automation

CI/CD Automation

Webhooks

Webhooks

9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability

Host your OpenClaw system in the data center closest to you for fast response times and low latency. All Locations include unlimited traffic, DDoS protection, and consistent performance for your AI assistant.
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OpenClaw Guides

Quick, practical blog guides to help you get the most from your OpenClaw server
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Learn how OpenClaw works, why developers are choosing it over ChatGPT, and find out how to deploy your own AI assistant on a VPS:  What is OpenClaw: Self-Hosted AI Agent Guide

OpenClaw FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about OpenClaw on VPS
What is OpenClaw AI?

OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that runs on your own server and works through messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. Unlike ChatGPT or Claude, it runs on your infrastructure - so your data stays private and you control everything. It can browse the web, manage files, execute commands, and automate tasks autonomously.

What is Clawdbot & Moltbot?

Clawdbot and Moltbot are the former names for OpenClaw. The project started as Clawdbot, was briefly renamed to Moltbot, and finally settled on OpenClaw as its permanent name. All three names refer to the same open-source AI assistant platform that went viral in early 2026.

Why deploy OpenClaw on Contabo VPS?

Deploy OpenClaw on Contabo for always-on hosting at a predictable price. Your assistant runs 24/7 without tying up your laptop, and you get dedicated resources with a static IP for reliable webhook integrations. Contabo infrastructure ensures your AI assistant stays online and responsive whenever you need it.

What are the features of OpenClaw?

OpenClaw features include multi-platform chat support (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more), web browsing and scraping, file system management, shell command execution, persistent memory that learns your preferences, proactive messaging and scheduling, sub-agent creation for complex tasks, and 50+ tool integrations. It works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, or local AI models - you choose.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes. Point your domain to your VPS IP address and configure SSL with Let's Encrypt for secure access to your OpenClaw instance.

Which AI models does OpenClaw support?

OpenClaw works with Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, and local models via Ollama. You bring your own API keys - no vendor lock-in. Bear in mind that you will need to have an API key with billing set up for your chosen AI provider, and that you will pay per token - be sure to keep an eye on token usage as these costs can add up fast with an autonomous agent like OpenClaw.

How much does OpenClaw cost?

The price of self-hosting OpenClaw starts with the server cost plus your AI provider API costs. Since you will pay per token, it's important to monitor your API usage closely to manage these costs. Contabo does not include any per-user fees or message limits.

Is OpenClaw secure?

When set up carefully in a self-hosted environment, all your data stays on your server. Your API keys are encrypted, and you control access completely. Nothing is sent to external servers except API calls to your chosen AI provider. Of course, since you have full control over your setup, that means all security beyond the server level is also your responsibility.

Does Contabo offer support for OpenClaw?

Contabo provides full technical support for your VPS infrastructure - including the server hardware, network, and the initial 1-click installation of OpenClaw. Once OpenClaw is installed and running, you're responsible for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the application itself.

For OpenClaw-specific questions - like setting up integrations, configuring AI models, or customizing features - check the official  OpenClaw documentation  and the active community on  GitHub . The OpenClaw project has excellent guides and a helpful developer community ready to assist with application-level issues.


The price displayed is the effective monthly rate for a 12-month subscription including applicable taxes.

Minimum initial contract length: 1 month | Minimum following contract length: Equal to the initial contract length | Minimum cancellation notice: None (pre-paid) or 4 weeks (post-paid).

Incoming Traffic: Unlimited and unmetered. No extra charges apply. | Outgoing Traffic: Unlimited - fair usage policy applies based on average server workloads. To maintain fair network performance for all customers, Contabo reserves the right to throttle servers with exceptionally high or disruptive usage patterns.

Applications and Add-Ons: Contabo provides full technical assistance for the Contabo VPS itself - including the network, hardware, and initial setup of any 1-click Add-Ons. Any additional open source software included in the applications is owned by the respective provider - maintenance, upgrading, and troubleshooting are within the end-users responsibility.

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