Is ClawdBot Free?
Learn about ClawdBot pricing. ClawdBot uses free, open-source technology. Understand the costs for API usage, hosting, and managed deployment options.
ClawdBot is built on OpenClaw, which is 100% free and open-source. The software costs nothing. However, running an AI assistant requires API access to language models, which has associated costs.
What's Free vs Paid
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Software: Free
ClawdBot uses the OpenClaw framework—completely free and open-source.
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AI API access: Paid
You need API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, or another provider. Pay per token used.
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Hosting: Your choice
Run free on your computer, or pay for a server/VPS for always-on availability.
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Managed deployment: Optional
Services like clawd.new handle hosting and include AI credits for a monthly fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ClawdBot free?
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The ClawdBot software is free, built on open-source OpenClaw. You'll need to pay for AI API access (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which varies by usage.
How much does it cost to run ClawdBot?
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Self-hosted with your own API keys: just the API costs (pennies per conversation). Managed via clawd.new: $29-299/month depending on features and included credits.
Can I try ClawdBot for free?
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Yes! You can install OpenClaw for free and use your own API keys. Or try clawd.new which includes AI credits to get started.
Start with free AI credits
Deploy ClawdBot with clawd.new and get $20 in AI credits included.
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