Best hosting for OpenClaw
OpenClaw needs a server that keeps its gateway running, preserves its workspace and lets you install the tools your agents use. We require 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and root/SSH access, then rank eligible plans by ongoing cost, reliability, developer features, network and support, with particular attention to cost and reliability.
OVHcloud VPS
OVHcloud combines root access with an average $5.08 monthly cost, plus phone and email support for hosting issues.
Plan: VPS-1 (2027)Hostinger
Hostinger's KVM 2 gives you root access to configure OpenClaw yourself, with chat support for hosting questions.
Plan: KVM 2Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Akamai Cloud pairs root access with ticket, email, phone and chat support, useful when your team needs different ways to troubleshoot hosting.
Plan: Linode 4 GBVultr
Vultr suits OpenClaw alongside database-backed apps, with root access for agent tooling and optional managed databases for those apps.
Plan: vc2-2c-4gbDigitalOcean
DigitalOcean offers root access for OpenClaw and separate managed databases for companion apps, with ticket and chat support.
Plan: Basic Regular 4 GiBContabo
Contabo's Cloud VPS 4 averages $4.93 a month, fitting a tight hosting budget while retaining root access for OpenClaw.
Plan: Cloud VPS 4Hetzner
Hetzner's CPX22 fits teams comfortable administering OpenClaw over SSH, with ticket, email and phone support for hosting issues.
Plan: CPX22Providers change prices often, and we regularly verify prices against their own pricing pages, though small differences from current prices are possible. Prices checked 27 Sept 2026. Ranking uses US dollars at a fixed exchange rate; see the methodology.
Sizing the server
Use 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM as this comparison's starting floor for OpenClaw with hosted model APIs. The gateway, active sessions and tool processes consume memory; browser automation adds browser processes that can exhaust spare RAM. CPU demand rises during browser tasks, dependency installation and concurrent tool execution. Leave capacity for the operating system and updates, then measure usage during representative workflows. Move up a plan when memory pressure causes swapping or process termination, or sustained CPU saturation delays jobs. Size local model inference separately, because model requirements can dominate the server budget.
FAQ
Can I run OpenClaw on shared hosting?
Ordinary shared and WordPress hosting generally does not give you the root access and persistent process control this setup requires. Choose a VPS unless the specific hosting product explicitly supports OpenClaw and meets the access and resource requirements.
How much RAM does OpenClaw need?
This comparison requires 4 GB RAM and 2 vCPU as a starting floor, rather than a guarantee for every workload. Add memory when browser automation or concurrent tools cause swapping or processes to be killed.
Do I need a GPU to run OpenClaw?
You do not need a GPU on the VPS when OpenClaw calls hosted model APIs. If you want local inference, choose hardware around the model's memory and compute requirements separately.
Does the hosting price include OpenClaw's model usage?
Treat the hosting cost shown here as your server budget, and budget separately for model API usage. Also check whether your chosen configuration adds charges for backups, storage or other services.
Will my VPS host manage OpenClaw for me?
Root access and hosting support do not establish that OpenClaw administration is included. Unless you purchase an explicitly managed service, plan to handle installation, updates, credentials and workspace backups yourself.
Ranked with each host's cheapest plan that meets the minimum above, weighted for this job. How we score hosting.