Clawly

Overview

Clawly is a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw AI agents. Instead of spending hours configuring servers, Docker, and security settings yourself, Clawly handles it all with one-click deployment. Your AI agent stays online 24/7 across messaging platforms like Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and Slack, even when your computer is off. A web dashboard lets you manage agents, track token usage, monitor costs, and set budget alerts. You can bring your own API keys or use managed credits.

Key Features

One-Click Deployment: Skip the server provisioning, Docker configuration, and security hardening. Clawly sets up your OpenClaw agent in seconds, not hours.
Multi-Channel Support: Deploy your AI agent across Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, and more from a single dashboard. Your assistant lives wherever your team communicates.
24/7 Always-On Uptime: Your agent keeps running even when your laptop is closed. Clawly's infrastructure ensures your AI assistant never goes offline.
Usage & Cost Dashboard: Real-time token tracking, daily cost breakdowns, and budget alerts help you stay in control of API spending and avoid surprise bills.
Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK): Connect your own Anthropic, OpenAI, or other API keys for full cost transparency, or let Clawly manage credits for you.
Agent Management Web UI: Start, stop, restart, and monitor your agents from a clean web interface. Check status, uptime, and memory usage at a glance.
Security & Isolation: Each agent runs in an isolated, hardened container with encrypted API keys. Managed plans route requests through a secure proxy so your raw keys never touch the container.
Import & Export Agents: Export a full snapshot of your OpenClaw agent and import it elsewhere. Clawly auto-patches credentials on import for quick cloning.

Pros

Simple Setup: Go from zero to a running AI agent in seconds without touching a terminal, Docker, or SSH.
Genuine 24/7 Availability: Your agent stays online around the clock on all connected platforms, unlike self-hosted setups that stop when your PC sleeps.
Transparent Cost Controls: Real-time token tracking and budget alerts prevent runaway API costs, a common pain point with self-hosted OpenClaw.
Flexible API Key Options: Choose between bringing your own keys for maximum savings or using managed credits for convenience.
Multi-Platform Reach: One deployment covers Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, and other channels without separate configurations.
Secure Infrastructure: Isolated containers, encrypted credentials, and automated updates with rollback keep your agent safe.

Cons

Ongoing Subscription Cost: Monthly fees on top of API costs can add up, especially compared to self-hosting on a $5/month VPS if you have the technical skills.
Depends on OpenClaw Ecosystem: If you're not already using or interested in OpenClaw, Clawly has no standalone value. It's purely a hosting layer.
Less Customization Than Self-Hosting: Advanced users who want full server access, custom Docker configurations, or non-standard setups may find managed hosting limiting.

Use Cases

Small Business Customer Support: Set up an always-on AI agent that answers customer questions on WhatsApp and Telegram around the clock. Your support bot handles FAQs, routes complex issues, and never takes a break, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.
Daily Email & News Briefings: Configure your OpenClaw agent to scan your inbox, summarize unread messages, and deliver a prioritized morning briefing to your Telegram or Slack. Stay informed without drowning in notifications.
Content Repurposing for Marketing Teams: Your agent takes a single blog post and transforms it into platform-specific content: an X thread, a LinkedIn post, an Instagram caption, and a newsletter snippet. Each version matches the tone and format of its target platform.
Meeting Notes & Task Assignment: Process meeting transcripts to generate summaries and push action items into tools like Jira, Linear, or Todoist.
Customer Feedback Synthesis: Collect feedback from support tickets, reviews, social media, and surveys in one place. Your agent identifies recurring themes, tracks sentiment trends, and delivers weekly reports so product teams know what to build next.
Server & Infrastructure Monitoring: Set up alerts for disk usage, CPU spikes, or memory thresholds. Your agent monitors your infrastructure and sends instant notifications via Telegram or Discord when something needs attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clawly?

Clawly is a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw AI agents. It handles all the server infrastructure, security, and deployment so you can run your personal AI assistant 24/7 on platforms like Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and Slack without any technical setup.

What is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is an open-source AI personal assistant that runs on your own infrastructure. Unlike ChatGPT, which runs on OpenAI's servers, OpenClaw runs on a server you control. It can send emails, manage calendars, browse the web, and handle tasks autonomously. Clawly provides the hosting so you don't have to manage the server yourself.

Do I need technical skills to use Clawly?

No. That's the main point of Clawly. Self-hosting OpenClaw requires knowledge of Docker, VPS management, and command-line tools. Clawly eliminates all of that with one-click deployment. You pick a plan, connect your messaging channels, and your agent is live.

What messaging platforms does Clawly support?

Clawly supports Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, and additional channels depending on your plan. The Developer plan includes Telegram and Discord, while higher-tier plans unlock all supported channels.

Can I use my own API keys?

Yes. Clawly supports a Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) model. You can connect your Anthropic, OpenAI, or other AI provider accounts directly. This gives you full control over API costs. Alternatively, managed plans include API credits so you don't need separate accounts.

How much does Clawly cost?

Clawly offers three plans starting at $19 per month (Developer), $39 per month (Easy, includes $25 AI credits), and $99 per month (Pro, up to 5 agents with advanced features), with API usage costs billed separately depending on the plan.

Is my data secure on Clawly?

Clawly runs each agent in an isolated, hardened container with encrypted API keys. On managed plans, API requests go through a secure proxy so your raw provider keys never enter the container. The platform also provides automated updates with rollback capability.

How is Clawly different from self-hosting OpenClaw?

Self-hosting gives you full control but requires a VPS, Docker knowledge, ongoing maintenance, and manual security updates. Clawly handles all of that for you. The trade-off is a monthly subscription fee on top of API costs, but you save significant time and avoid the risk of misconfigured deployments.