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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

1

Software: Free

MoltBot uses the OpenClaw framework, which is 100% free and open-source.

2

AI API: Pay-per-use

You need API access to OpenAI, Anthropic, or another provider. Costs vary by usage.

3

Hosting: Optional

Run free on your computer, or pay for a server for 24/7 availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MoltBot free?

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?

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?

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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Deploy MoltBot with clawd.new and get $20 in AI credits to get started.

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