Managed OpenClaw Pricing: Plans, Costs & What's Included (2026)
Looking for managed OpenClaw pricing? Here's everything you need to know about Clawctl plans, what's included, and how to choose the right tier.
Pricing Overview
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/month | Individual developers, side projects |
| Team | $299/month | Teams needing approval workflows |
| Business | $999/month | Production systems, compliance needs |
All plans include core security features. Higher tiers add collaboration and compliance capabilities.
Starter Plan — $49/month
Best for: Individual developers, indie hackers, side projects, learning
What's Included
| Feature | Limit |
|---|---|
| Agent runs | 100/day |
| Events logged | 1,000/day |
| Active agents | 1 |
| Channels | All (Slack, Telegram, etc.) |
| Gateway auth | ✓ |
| Sandboxed execution | ✓ |
| Audit logging | ✓ (7 day retention) |
| Egress controls | ✓ |
| Kill switch | ✓ |
| Dashboard access | ✓ |
| CLI access | ✓ |
| Email support | ✓ |
When to Choose Starter
- You're an individual developer
- Running one primary agent
- Don't need team collaboration
- Don't need approval workflows
- 100 runs/day is sufficient
Get started in 60 seconds — sign up at clawctl.com/checkout, pick a plan, and your agent is provisioned automatically.
Team Plan — $299/month
Best for: Small teams, production deployments needing approval workflows
What's Included
Everything in Starter, plus:
| Feature | Limit |
|---|---|
| Agent runs | 500/day |
| Events logged | 5,000/day |
| Active agents | 3 |
| Team members | 5 |
| Human-in-the-loop | ✓ |
| Approval workflows | ✓ |
| Audit logging | ✓ (30 day retention) |
| Priority support | ✓ |
| Shared workspaces | ✓ |
Human-in-the-Loop: The Key Feature
Team plan introduces human-in-the-loop (HITL)—the ability to require human approval before your agent executes sensitive actions.
Configure which actions need approval:
- File deletions
- External API calls
- Email sends
- Database modifications
- Any custom action type
When triggered, you get notified. Approve or reject. The agent waits.
When to Choose Team
- You have 2-5 team members
- You need approval workflows for sensitive actions
- Running multiple agents
- Need 30-day audit retention
- Want priority support
Business Plan — $999/month
Best for: Production systems, enterprises, compliance requirements
What's Included
Everything in Team, plus:
| Feature | Limit |
|---|---|
| Agent runs | 2,000/day |
| Events logged | 20,000/day |
| Active agents | 10 |
| Team members | 25 |
| Audit logging | ✓ (90 day retention) |
| Compliance exports | ✓ |
| SSO/SAML | ✓ |
| Custom SLA | ✓ (99.9%) |
| Dedicated support | ✓ |
| Custom policies | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ |
| Webhook integrations | ✓ |
Compliance Features
Business plan is built for enterprises with compliance requirements:
- 90-day audit retention — Full history for compliance reviews
- Export to SIEM — Send logs to Splunk, Datadog, etc.
- SOC 2 evidence packs — Pre-built compliance documentation
- Custom data retention — Configure based on your policies
- SSO/SAML — Integrate with your identity provider
When to Choose Business
- You have compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA considerations)
- Running production AI agents at scale
- Need SSO integration
- Want dedicated support
- Require custom SLAs
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Team | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49/mo | $299/mo | $999/mo |
| Runs/day | 100 | 500 | 2,000 |
| Agents | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Team members | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| Gateway auth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sandbox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Egress controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kill switch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit logging | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
| Human-in-the-loop | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO/SAML | — | — | ✓ |
| Compliance exports | — | — | ✓ |
| Custom SLA | — | — | ✓ |
| Support | Priority | Dedicated |
Managed OpenClaw vs DIY: Cost Comparison
Is managed OpenClaw worth it? Let's compare total costs.
DIY Self-Hosted Costs
| Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| VPS (DigitalOcean/AWS) | $12-50 |
| Your time: setup (amortized) | $100-300* |
| Your time: maintenance | $100-200* |
| Security incident (risk) | $500-5,000* |
| Total | $200-500+/month |
*Assuming $50/hour for your time
Managed OpenClaw Costs
| Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Clawctl Starter | $49 |
| Your time | $0 |
| Security risk | Transferred |
| Total | $49/month |
The math is clear. Unless your time is worth less than $10/hour, managed OpenClaw is cheaper—and that's before accounting for security risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does managed OpenClaw cost?
Managed OpenClaw through Clawctl starts at $49/month (Starter). Team plans are $299/month. Business plans are $999/month.
Is there a free trial?
No free trial, but we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't work for you, we refund—no questions asked.
Can I upgrade or downgrade plans?
Yes. Upgrade instantly through the dashboard. Downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle. Prorated credits apply.
What payment methods are accepted?
All major credit cards via Stripe. Business plans can arrange invoicing.
Are there annual discounts?
Contact us for annual pricing. Business customers typically see 15-20% savings on annual commitments.
What happens if I exceed my limits?
You'll receive a notification at 80% usage. Exceeding limits doesn't break your agent—we'll reach out to discuss upgrading.
Can I get a custom plan?
Yes. Enterprise customers with specific requirements can contact us for custom pricing and features.
Is there a setup fee?
No. All plans have zero setup fees. You only pay the monthly subscription.
How to Get Started
1. Choose Your Plan
- Just you? → Starter ($49)
- Small team? → Team ($299)
- Enterprise/compliance? → Business ($999)
2. Sign Up
Sign up at clawctl.com/checkout, pick your plan, and your managed OpenClaw instance is provisioned automatically.
3. Deploy
Your managed OpenClaw is ready in under 60 seconds.
Start with Starter ($49) → | Team with HITL ($299) → | Business for compliance ($999) →