{"id":13078,"date":"2026-03-24T05:47:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/?p=13078"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:07:14","slug":"openclaw-cost-pricing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/es\/hub\/openclaw-cost-pricing-guide","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta OpenClaw? 2026 Gu\u00eda definitiva de precios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OpenClaw is a 100% free, open-source framework, but running it generates real costs. You must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/claude-ai-pricing-2026-the-ultimate-guide-to-plans-api-costs-and-limits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay for LLM API tokens<\/a> (like Claude or GPT) and cloud server hosting. Depending on your model choice, a 24\/7 agent costs between $15 and $300+ per month, creating unpredictable token expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing API costs and cloud accounts for autonomous workflows can be frustrating. For users who want a simpler hosted option for general AI use, GlobalGPT provides a separate platform with a subscription-based access model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>M\u00e1s de 100 modelos<\/strong>: Switch seamlessly between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/home\/gpt-5-4?inviter=hub_content_gpt54&amp;login=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPT-5.4<\/a>, Claude 4.6, y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/home\/gemini-3-pro?inviter=hub_content_gemini3&amp;login=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G\u00e9minis 3.1 Pro<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Predictable Pricing: <\/strong>The Basic plan starts at $5.8\/month and offers a simpler subscription-based option for model access within the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero Friction<\/strong>: Instant access with no region locks and no server configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/home?inviter=hub_content_home&amp;login=1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51-1024x422.webp\" alt=\"Inicio de GlobalGPT\" class=\"wp-image-7313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51-1024x422.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51-300x123.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51-768x316.webp 768w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51-18x7.webp 18w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/\u622a\u5c4f2025-12-24-15.22.51.webp 1341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Plataforma de inteligencia artificial todo en uno para escribir, generar im\u00e1genes y v\u00eddeos con GPT-5, Nano Banana, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/home?inviter=hub_content_home&amp;login=1\" style=\"background-color:#fec33a;line-height:1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pruebe m\u00e1s de 100 modelos de IA en Global GPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The True OpenClaw AI Pricing Model: Is the Open-Source Agent Really Free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The short answer is no. While the OpenClaw software itself is 100% free to download, running it requires you to pay for two main things: LLM API tokens (the AI&#8217;s brain) and cloud hosting (the AI&#8217;s home).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; margin: 20px auto; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n  <canvas id=\"costPieChart\"><\/canvas>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/chart.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n    const ctx1 = document.getElementById('costPieChart').getContext('2d');\n    new Chart(ctx1, {\n      type: 'pie',\n      data: {\n        labels: ['API Tokens (75%)', 'Cloud VPS (25%)', 'Software License (0%)'],\n        datasets: [{\n          data: [75, 25, 0],\n          backgroundColor: ['#ff6384', '#36a2eb', '#ffce56'],\n          hoverOffset: 4\n        }]\n      },\n      options: {\n        responsive: true,\n        plugins: {\n          title: { display: true, text: 'OpenClaw Real-World Cost Distribution', font: { size: 16 } },\n          legend: { position: 'bottom' }\n        }\n      }\n    });\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only use it for a few minutes locally, it costs almost nothing. However, leaving an autonomous AI agent running 24\/7 can quickly add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The MIT License: Downloading and Self-Hosting for $0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% Free Access:<\/strong> Anyone can visit the official GitHub page, download the OpenClaw framework, and install it without paying a single dime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Subscription Traps:<\/strong> Unlike enterprise software, there are no hidden monthly subscription fees simply to access the OpenClaw dashboard or core code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Hidden Operational Expenses: Why Costs Add Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>API Token Consumption:<\/strong> OpenClaw cannot think on its own. Every time the agent reads a file, searches the web, or types a response, it spends API tokens from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/claude-vs-chatgpt-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">providers like Anthropic or OpenAI<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always-On Infrastructure:<\/strong> To act as a true assistant, OpenClaw needs to stay awake to monitor emails or triggers. This requires renting a remote cloud server so you do not have to leave your personal laptop on forever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Categor\u00eda de gastos<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Estimate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Descripci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>OpenClaw Framework<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>The core open-source software and local interface.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud Server (VPS)<\/strong><\/td><td>$5 &#8211; $50+ \/ month<\/td><td>Renting a 24\/7 server to keep the AI agent running.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LLM API Tokens<\/strong><\/td><td>$10 &#8211; $300+ \/ month<\/td><td>Paying per word\/action when the AI processes tasks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OpenClaw API Usage Costs: Token Spend Breakdown by LLM Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How much are the API fees? As of 2026, OpenClaw API costs range from roughly $6 to $30 per one million tokens processed, depending heavily on whether you choose a premium model like <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/how-much-is-claude-opus-4-6-full-pricing-guide-2026\/\">Claude Opus 4.6<\/a> or a budget-friendly option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because OpenClaw uses a &#8220;heartbeat&#8221; system\u2014constantly checking its environment\u2014it burns through tokens much faster than a standard chatbot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Premium Closed-Source APIs: Claude 4.6 and GPT Tiers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claude Opus 4.6 (Highest Cost):<\/strong> This is the smartest model for complex coding. However, at $5 per 1M input and $25 per 1M output tokens, learning how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/how-to-access-claude-opus-4-6-api-quick-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access the Claude Opus 4.6 API<\/a> means accepting that a busy agent can cost you over $300 a month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Balanced):<\/strong> A great middle ground. Similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/how-much-does-claude-sonnet-4-5-cost-pricing-explained-clearly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost of Claude Sonnet 4.5<\/a>, it costs about $18 total per million tokens, making it roughly 40% cheaper than Opus while still delivering high performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget-Friendly &amp; High-ROI AI Models<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claude Haiku 4.5 (Fast &amp; Cheap):<\/strong> At just <strong>$6 total per million tokens<\/strong>, Haiku is perfect for agents that need to quickly sort data without doing heavy reasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.5 Flash &amp; Kimi K2.5 (The 2026 Favorites):<\/strong> Many users are switching to these high-performance Chinese models. They offer incredible speed and cost about <strong>1\/8 the price<\/strong> of premium Western models, making them top choices for OpenClaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n  <canvas id=\"apiBarChart\"><\/canvas>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/chart.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n    const ctx2 = document.getElementById('apiBarChart').getContext('2d');\n    new Chart(ctx2, {\n      type: 'bar',\n      data: {\n        labels: ['Claude Opus 4.6', 'Claude Sonnet 4.6', 'Claude Haiku 4.5', 'Step 3.5 Flash'],\n        datasets: [{\n          label: 'Total Cost per 1 Million Tokens (USD)',\n          data: [30, 18, 6, 2.5],\n          backgroundColor: ['#ef4444', '#f97316', '#3b82f6', '#10b981'],\n          borderWidth: 1\n        }]\n      },\n      options: {\n        responsive: true,\n        scales: {\n          y: { beginAtZero: true, title: { display: true, text: 'Price in USD ($)' } }\n        },\n        plugins: {\n          title: { display: true, text: 'LLM API Cost Comparison (Input + Output)', font: { size: 16 } },\n          legend: { display: false }\n        }\n      }\n    });\n  });\n<\/script>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The &#8220;Heartbeat Problem&#8221; &amp; Context Loading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Heartbeat Drain:<\/strong> OpenClaw agents constantly send system prompts back and forth to keep track of their tasks. Every single ping costs money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Context Window Taxes:<\/strong> If your agent is reading a massive 200,000-word document, you pay for all 200,000 words every time the agent asks a single question about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Modelo AI Nivel<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coste de los insumos (por 1M)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coste de producci\u00f3n (por 1M)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Cost for 1M In\/Out<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Claude Opus 4.6<\/strong><\/td><td>$5.00<\/td><td>$25.00<\/td><td><strong>$30.00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Claude Soneto 4.6<\/strong><\/td><td>$3.00<\/td><td>$15.00<\/td><td><strong>$18.00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Claude Haiku 4.5<\/strong><\/td><td>$1.00<\/td><td>$5.00<\/td><td><strong>$6.00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Step 3.5 Flash<\/strong><\/td><td>~$0.50<\/td><td>~$2.00<\/td><td><strong>~$2.50<\/strong> (Estimated)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloud Hosting &amp; Infrastructure: How Much to Run OpenClaw 24\/7?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cloud hosting for OpenClaw generally costs between $5 and $50 per month. Entry-level servers are fine for basic tasks, but heavy automated workflows will require more expensive production-grade servers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run it locally on your laptop for free, but the moment you close your laptop, your AI agent dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal &amp; Light Automation ($5\u2013$15\/mo)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entry-Level VPS:<\/strong> Providers like Hetzner or Hostinger offer basic Linux servers for around $5 to $10 a month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardware Limits:<\/strong> You only get 1-2 vCPUs and about 2GB to 4GB of RAM. This is strictly for running simple, single-task OpenClaw agents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If configuring Linux servers and managing hardware resources sounds exhausting, a hosted platform like GlobalGPT may be a simpler option for users who prefer a ready-to-use setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scaling &amp; Heavy Operations ($50\u2013$200+\/mo)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Production Environments:<\/strong> If you have multiple agents scraping the web, coding, and saving large files simultaneously, you need at least 16GB of RAM and fast NVMe storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud Giants:<\/strong> Using premium services like AWS or Google Cloud for these high-performance environments will easily push your monthly bill past $50.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zero-Cost Cloud Hacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oracle Cloud Free Tier:<\/strong> Tech-savvy users can claim Oracle&#8217;s ARM free tier, which provides enough RAM to run OpenClaw smoothly at zero cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>El truco:<\/strong> Setting this up requires deep technical knowledge of Linux, Docker, and networking, which frustrates many beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Hosting Environment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coste mensual estimado<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mejor uso<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Local Laptop<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>Testing, debugging, short tasks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Budget VPS (Hetzner)<\/strong><\/td><td>$5 &#8211; $10<\/td><td>Simple 24\/7 background tasks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise Cloud (AWS)<\/strong><\/td><td>$50+<\/td><td>Heavy, multi-agent automated workflows.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-1024x560.webp\" class=\"wp-image-13095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-1024x560.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-768x420.webp 768w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-1536x840.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-2048x1119.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wp.glbgpt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-03-24-17.24.05-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven Strategies to Reduce Your Monthly OpenClaw API Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can drastically cut your OpenClaw bills by using prompt caching, routing background tasks to cheaper models, and setting strict API limits in your billing dashboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without these safeguards, a looping error in your AI agent can easily generate a $600 surprise bill overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementing Prompt Caching and Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cache the System Prompts:<\/strong> By enabling prompt caching, OpenClaw remembers the massive instruction manuals you feed it. You will not have to pay full price to re-read the same rules every minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control the Context Window:<\/strong> Do not let your agent read 200,000 tokens if it only needs to check a short email. Limiting the context window stops unnecessary token waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enrutamiento inteligente de modelos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Cheap Models for Chores:<\/strong> Route simple tasks\u2014like sorting files or reading alerts\u2014to cheap APIs like Haiku 4.5 or even free local models like Ollama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the Best for Last:<\/strong> Only trigger the expensive Claude Opus 4.6 when the agent needs to write complex code or make critical business decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting API Spend Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hard Caps:<\/strong> Always log into your Anthropic or OpenAI developer dashboard and set a hard monthly spending limit (e.g., $20).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-Kill Switch:<\/strong> This ensures that if your OpenClaw agent gets stuck in a loop and starts spamming the API, your provider will cut off access before your credit card is drained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Optimization Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effort Required<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Potential Cost Savings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Set API Hard Limits<\/strong><\/td><td>Muy bajo<\/td><td>Prevents unlimited losses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Almacenamiento en cach\u00e9 r\u00e1pido<\/strong><\/td><td>Medio<\/td><td>Saves up to 40% on Input tokens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enrutamiento inteligente de modelos<\/strong><\/td><td>Alta<\/td><td>Cuts bills by up to 80%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Flat-Rate Alternative? Skip the Pay-Per-Token Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, if you want to avoid unpredictable token costs and server setups, flat-rate platforms like GlobalGPT act as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glbgpt.com\/hub\/10-best-claude-ai-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mejores alternativas a Claude AI<\/a>, letting you use 100+ top AI models for one low monthly fee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing OpenClaw requires you to be part-developer, part-accountant, and part-server admin. It is powerful, but exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Nightmare of API Wallets and Region Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Managing Multiple Accounts:<\/strong> Testing different models natively means you have to pre-load money into Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google developer accounts separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Esclusas regionales estrictas:<\/strong> Many premium APIs actively block users from certain countries, forcing you to constantly battle with expensive VPNs and rejected credit cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why GlobalGPT is the Ultimate AI Workaround<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One Platform, 100+ Models:<\/strong> GlobalGPT provides access to a range of AI models and creative tools within one interface, including models such as GPT-5.4, Claude 4.6, and Gemini 3.1 Pro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Predictable Flat Pricing:<\/strong> With the Basic plan starting around $5.8\/month, GlobalGPT offers a subscription-based option for users who want broader model access without managing separate usage-based API billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low Setup Friction: <\/strong>You do not need to manage a VPS or local server setup to start using the platform. 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However, you must pay out of pocket for the LLM API tokens and the cloud server hosting required to keep the agent running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which AI model is the cheapest for OpenClaw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2026, budget-friendly models like Step 3.5 Flash and Claude Haiku 4.5 are the most cost-effective options. They handle basic reading and sorting tasks for a fraction of the cost of premium models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I need a paid server to run an OpenClaw agent?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run the agent locally on your personal computer for free. But if you want the AI to work autonomously 24\/7, you will need to rent a cloud VPS starting around $5 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many API tokens does OpenClaw consume monthly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because OpenClaw uses a constant &#8220;heartbeat&#8221; system to monitor tasks, token usage is very high. 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