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OpenClaw hosting, compared
A factual side-by-side of Tardi, MyClaw, and self-hosting your own OpenClaw instance. Same software underneath, three different ways to run it.
Side by side
The facts, on one page
| Feature | Tardi From $29/month | MyClaw From $16/month, yearly | Self-host $4 to $12 VPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month, month-to-month | From $16/month, billed yearly ($192 upfront) | $4 to $12 VPS, plus your time |
| Commitment | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | 12-month yearly for the advertised rate | None, your server |
| Update policy | Every release tested before it reaches your instance | Auto-updated from upstream, no test gate | You choose when to update |
| Rollback if an update breaks | Bad releases caught before deploy | Not documented | You manage it |
| Dedicated resources | Every plan | Top tier only | Your own server |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes | Under 10 minutes | 4 to 8 hours for production |
| Ongoing maintenance | Handled for you | Handled for you | 30 min to 2 hours a week |
| HTTPS & webhooks | Configured for you | Configured for you | You set up reverse proxy and TLS |
| Data privacy | Encrypted, zero team access | Encrypted | Fully in your control |
| Support | Direct email to the team | Email, priority gated to Pro+ | Community Discord |
| Built by | Shank, former Grab AI engineer | Team undisclosed | You |
Pricing and features from publicly available documentation on MyClaw and OpenClaw, gathered April 2026. Check the source sites for the latest specifics.
Where Tardi differs
Three choices we made differently
Tested releases only
OpenClaw ships a new version every one to three days. We run each release through our tests before it reaches your instance, so a bad update does not break your webhook at 2am.
Dedicated on every plan
Your OpenClaw runs on its own isolated instance from the starting tier, not just the top one. No noisy neighbours, no shared CPU, no throttling when someone else spikes.
Flat, honest pricing
$29 or $65 a month. No add-on credits, no surprise overages, no tier-gated support. Bring your own API key and pay your AI provider directly.
Managed or self-hosting
Both are legitimate. Here is what you trade.
Managed takes off your plate
- Public HTTPS and webhook plumbing
- TLS certificate rotation
- Update testing and staged rollouts
- Backups and crash recovery
- Monitoring the 1 to 3 day release cadence
Self-hosting gives you
- Full control of infrastructure and update cadence
- The cheapest possible compute cost
- Ability to modify core OpenClaw behaviour
- Data that never leaves your hardware
- Community Discord as your support line
Your LLM bill is the same either way. That is between you and your provider.
Who should pick what
The honest recommendation
Pick Tardi if
You want stability over novelty. You value tested updates and dedicated infrastructure at a flat rate. You would rather pay for the hosting than spend an afternoon wiring Caddy and Let's Encrypt.
Start deploying →Pick MyClaw if
You are comfortable with upstream auto-updates. You want the cheapest managed entry point and do not mind yearly billing. You are not worried about a release breaking your setup.
Self-host if
You already run a home lab. You want specific data residency, want to modify OpenClaw itself, or you just enjoy ops. Your server, your rules.
FAQ
Answers to what matters
What is the difference between Tardi and MyClaw?
Both offer managed OpenClaw hosting. Tardi tests every OpenClaw release before deploying it to your instance and runs on dedicated infrastructure at every plan tier. MyClaw auto-updates from upstream and guarantees dedicated resources only on its top tier. Tardi starts at $29/month flat. MyClaw starts at $16/month on yearly billing.
Is managed OpenClaw hosting worth it vs self-hosting?
Self-hosting OpenClaw runs about $4 to $12 a month on a VPS but needs 4 to 8 hours for a production setup and 30 minutes to 2 hours per week ongoing. Managed hosting at $29/month covers the server, webhook plumbing, TLS, backups, and release testing. If you value your time at more than a few dollars an hour, managed usually works out cheaper.
How much does it cost to host OpenClaw?
VPS self-hosting costs $4 to $12 a month for the server, plus setup and maintenance time. MyClaw runs $16 to $133 a month depending on tier, billed yearly. Tardi is $29/month for Standard or $65/month for Pro. Your AI provider bill is separate and roughly the same either way.
How quickly can I deploy OpenClaw?
On Tardi or MyClaw, under 10 minutes from signup to a running instance. Self-hosted, expect 1 to 3 hours for a working local install and 4 to 8 hours to reach a production-quality public deployment with reverse proxy, TLS, webhook integrations, backups, and a restart policy.
What happens when OpenClaw releases an update?
OpenClaw ships a new release every one to three days. On Tardi, each release is tested before it reaches your instance. On MyClaw, updates are auto-applied from upstream. If you self-host, you decide when to pull the new image and redeploy.
Who should self-host OpenClaw?
Self-host if you already run a home lab, need specific data residency, want to modify core OpenClaw behaviour, or prefer the control of managing your own server. For everyone else, managed hosting usually works out cheaper once engineering time is counted.
Can I migrate from a self-hosted OpenClaw to Tardi?
Yes. Export your existing OpenClaw config and import it directly into your Tardi instance. Skills, memory, and integration settings transfer over. You can also export from Tardi at any time if you want to go back to self-hosting.
Can I cancel Tardi and move my OpenClaw elsewhere?
Yes. No contracts, cancel anytime. Export your config and move to another host or to a self-hosted setup. Your data is not locked in.
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