Managed OpenClaw Providers

xCloud vs Clawctl: Generic Hosting vs Purpose-Built Security

xCloud hosts OpenClaw. Clawctl secures it. The difference matters when your agent touches production data.

TL;DR

xCloud provides OpenClaw hosting on cloud infrastructure. Clawctl provides OpenClaw hosting with purpose-built security controls — audit trails, approvals, encryption, and egress filtering.

Head-to-Head Comparison

xCloud OpenClaw: 0 wins · Clawctl: 5 wins · Tie: 3

Feature
xCloud OpenClaw
Clawctl
Hosting
Cloud-hosted OpenClaw
Cloud-hosted OpenClaw
Security Controls
Basic (auth, TLS)
Comprehensive (70+ approvals, egress, audit)
Audit Trail
Basic logging
50+ event types, search, export
Human Approvals
Not available
70+ risky actions blocked
MCP Integrations
Manual configuration
200+ one-click integrations
Channels
Manual setup
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack built-in
Pricing
Varies by plan
$49-999/month
Setup
Minutes
60 seconds

When to Choose Each

Choose xCloud OpenClaw when:

Basic OpenClaw hosting is all you need

Security controls are not a current requirement

You prefer xCloud's specific pricing or features

You are already invested in the xCloud ecosystem

Choose Clawctl when:

You need production-grade security out of the box

Audit trails and compliance evidence are required

You want 200+ one-click MCP integrations

Human-in-the-loop approvals matter for your use case

Where Clawctl Fits

Both host OpenClaw. Only Clawctl wraps it with the security controls production demands. Audit trails, human approvals, encrypted secrets, and 200+ integrations.

Common Questions

Is xCloud cheaper?

Pricing varies. Compare the total cost including what you would need to build yourself on xCloud (security, audit, integrations).

Can I migrate from xCloud to Clawctl?

Yes. Clawctl supports OpenClaw migration from any hosting provider.

What security does xCloud include?

Basic authentication and TLS. Clawctl adds 70+ approval workflows, audit trails, egress filtering, secret encryption, and policy enforcement.

Which has better support?

Clawctl provides direct founder support for early customers. Check xCloud's support options for comparison.