Deployment Options
OpenClaw can be deployed in multiple ways depending on your needs.
Comparison
| Feature | Cloudflare Workers | VPS | Managed Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5-10 min | 15-30 min | We handle it |
| Monthly Cost | ~$5 | $6-24 | Free start |
| Maintenance | None | You manage | We manage |
| Telegram | Limited on Workers | Best self-managed option | Live now |
| Slack | Advanced/manual path | Advanced/manual path | Coming soon |
| Discord | Advanced/manual path | Advanced/manual path | Coming soon |
| Persistent Storage | R2 backup | Full | Full |
| Custom Domain | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cloudflare Workers
Best for: Serverless deployment with minimal maintenance.
Deploy OpenClaw on Cloudflare’s edge network. No servers to manage, automatic scaling, and pay only for what you use.
Pros:
- Zero server maintenance
- Global edge deployment
- ~$5/month base cost
- Built-in DDoS protection
Cons:
- Telegram can be less reliable because of container hibernation
- Cold start delays (1-2 min on first request)
Deploy to Cloudflare Workers →
VPS Deployment
Best for: Full control and the cleanest self-managed path for Telegram.
Deploy on your own virtual private server with Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, or other providers.
Pros:
- Reliable web access and Telegram
- Persistent storage
- Full SSH access
- Static IP address
Cons:
- Monthly hosting cost ($6-24)
- You manage security updates
- Basic Linux knowledge required
Managed Hosting
Best for: Hands-off deployment with zero DevOps.
We handle the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Web chat and Telegram are the live public paths today; Slack and Discord are still coming soon.