VPS for OpenClaw
Want to run OpenClaw as your 24/7 personal AI assistant? Pick the right VPS or Dedicated Server for stable channels, skills, the control UI, and browser automation.
VPS for OpenClaw
A VPS is the sweet spot for keeping OpenClaw always online — great for Telegram/WhatsApp/Discord, skills, webhooks and the control UI. You get root access, reserved resources and fast SSD storage for a smooth, reliable assistant.
info: install OpenClaw on VPS
Dedicated Server for OpenClaw
Need maximum performance, lots of concurrent sessions/channels, team usage, or multiple OpenClaw instances? Dedicated servers give you exclusive hardware, best isolation, and full flexibility for hardening, monitoring, reverse proxy, VPN/Tailscale, and more.
info: install OpenClaw on Dedicated
Features
What you get with ZAP-Hosting for OpenClaw
Server Overview for OpenClaw
Key differences between VPS and Dedicated — choose the right foundation for an always-on assistant
Hardware Recommendations
Sizing guidelines for stable always-on usage (channels, skills, control UI, browser automation)
| Starter | Recommended | Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2–4 | 4–6 | 8+ |
| Memory | 4–8 GB RAM | 8–16 GB RAM | 16–32 GB RAM |
| Storage | 40–80 GB SSD | 80–160 GB SSD | 200 GB+ SSD |
| Bandwidth | 250–500 Mbit/s | 500–1,000 Mbit/s | 1,000–2,000 Mbit/s |
Note: Most setups use external model providers. Running local models can require significantly more compute.
Ready when you are
Launch your always-on OpenClaw in minutes — stable, secure, and accessible 24/7.