Is MoltBot Free?
Learn about MoltBot pricing. MoltBot is built on free, open-source technology. Understand the costs for API usage and hosting options.
MoltBot is built on OpenClaw, which is free and open-source. The software costs nothing, but you'll need API access to run the AI. Here's a complete breakdown of the costs.
Cost Breakdown
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Software: Free
MoltBot uses the OpenClaw framework, which is 100% free and open-source.
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AI API: Pay-per-use
You need API access to OpenAI, Anthropic, or another provider. Costs vary by usage.
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Hosting: Optional
Run free on your computer, or pay for a server for 24/7 availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MoltBot free?
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The MoltBot software is free, built on open-source OpenClaw. However, you need API access to a language model, which typically costs money based on usage.
What's the cheapest way to use MoltBot?
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Run MoltBot on your local computer with your own API keys (BYOK). You only pay for AI API usage, which can be just pennies per conversation.
Does clawd.new offer MoltBot?
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Yes, clawd.new provides 1-click MoltBot deployment with hosting included. Plans start at $29/month with BYOK or $79/month with AI credits included.
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