OpenClaw Pricing
OpenClaw is free and open-source. Your main costs are infrastructure and AI API usage. Here's what to expect.
OpenClaw software is 100% FREE β You only pay for AI API usage and optional hosting
Infrastructure Costs
Where will OpenClaw run? Choose based on your budget and needs.
AI Model API Pricing
Per 1 million tokens. This is your main recurring cost.
| Model | Input | Output | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4 | $3 | $15 | Best balance |
| Claude Haiku 4 | $0.25 | $1.25 | Budget friendly |
| Claude Opus 4 | $15 | $75 | Most capable |
| GPT-4o | $2.50 | $10 | OpenAI |
| Local (Ollama) | $0 | $0 | Free, needs GPU |
Monthly Cost Estimates
Real-world costs based on usage patterns (VPS + API)
β οΈ Costs can spike unexpectedly with heavy automation. Some users reported $100-600/month with intensive use.
Money-Saving Tips
How to keep your OpenClaw costs under control
Use Claude Haiku for simple tasks
10x cheaper than Sonnet for basic queries
Set token limits
Configure max tokens per request to prevent runaway costs
Use local models
Ollama with Llama 3 for zero API costs
Batch similar tasks
Group requests to reduce overhead tokens
Review usage weekly
Monitor API dashboard to catch unexpected spikes
Use OpenRouter
Access multiple models with one API key, often cheaper
Cost Comparison
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