OpenClaw
A personal AI assistant that connects to your existing chat apps and handles real tasks like email, calendar, and flight check-ins on your behalf.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Duet.
Replaces 15 paid apps
up to $365/mo ($4,380/yr) in subscriptions
OpenClaw FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenClaw free and open source?+
OpenClaw is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A personal AI assistant that connects to your existing chat apps and handles real tasks like email, calendar, and flight check-ins on your behalf.
What paid software does OpenClaw replace?+
OpenClaw serves as a free replacement for 15 paid SaaS applications: Claude Duet, Copilot Autopilot, Gemini Spark, Grok Bot, Instinct, Manus, Manus Cue, Meta Muse, Msty Claw, OpenAI Dots, Personal Computer, Squad, Turnstone, Viktor, Zo Computer, saving up to $365/month ($4,380/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenClaw?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenClaw?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Claude Duet.