Free
Open Source
Free
For anyone self-hosting
- MIT license, runs on Mac, Linux, Windows or a VPS.
Pricing & plans
OpenClaw pricing 2026: plans & prices compared
As of October 6, 2026, OpenClaw lists 1 plan: Open Source $0 (one-time purchase).
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
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- Top plan
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- Prices checked
- Verified
Plans
Strengths and catches
Our assessment, kept separate from provider claims.
Strengths
- Free and open source.
- Works fully offline on the Mac with local models.
- Large community with many skills.
Catches
- Setup and security are up to you.
- An agent with access to email and calendar needs careful permissions.
Limits and conditions
- Usage limit
- Costs only come from the language model and possibly a server, typically $5 to $50 a month.
- Privacy
- The agent runs on your machine; with a local model no data leaves the Mac.
- Restriction
- No official hosting plan; you handle setup and updates.
- Platform
- Runs on your own computer or server; controlled through messengers such as Telegram or WhatsApp.
- Ecosystem
- Handles email, calendar, monitoring and custom skills.
OpenClaw: common questions
How much does OpenClaw cost?
As of October 6, 2026, OpenClaw lists 1 plan: Open Source $0 (one-time purchase).
Is there a free OpenClaw plan?
Yes: the Open Source plan costs $0.
When were these OpenClaw prices last checked?
On October 6, 2026. Check status: verified. Source: openclaw.ai.
Sources and checked dates
6 checked statements, original prices and changes
Official prices in original currency
| Plan | Official price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | $0 one-time | openclaw.ai ↗ |
Evidence
Original source
OpenClaw
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OpenClaw is free software under the MIT license (as of 6 October 2026).
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Runs on your own computer or server; controlled through messengers such as Telegram or WhatsApp.
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Costs only come from the language model and possibly a server, typically $5 to $50 a month.
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Handles email, calendar, monitoring and custom skills.
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No official hosting plan; you handle setup and updates.
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The agent runs on your machine; with a local model no data leaves the Mac.
Confirmed changes
No confirmed change has been published since automated tracking began.