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OpenClaw ×

Claude ×

OpenClaw ×
Claude ×

Comparator · Chat assistants

OpenClawFree tiervs

Claude$20/mo (Pro)

Starting pricefree · $20/mo

Free tieryes · yes

Plans documented1 · 8

Platforms1 · 4

Comparison of OpenClaw, Claude
	OpenClaw Visit website for OpenClaw (opens in a new tab)	Claude Visit website for Claude (opens in a new tab)
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Main use cases	Organize an email inbox Manage a calendar Send emails from a chat app Flight check-in Share an assistant with a team	Writing and editing documents Research with web search Coding with Claude Code Creating Word, Excel and PowerPoint files Automating recurring tasks
Best for	Developers and self-hosters, Users wanting a self-run assistant	Knowledge workers, Software developers, Teams and enterprises, Writers and researchers
Platforms	Desktop	Web, Desktop, Mobile, API
Pricing model	—	Freemium
Pricing	See official pricing US prices not confirmed	Free $0; Pro $20/mo monthly or $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr); Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x usage); Team standard seat $25/mo monthly or $20/mo annually, premium seat $125/mo monthly or $100/mo annually; Enterprise $20/seat/mo annually plus usage-based cost. Checked Sep 30, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	Open source Runs on your own machine Works through WhatsApp, Telegram and other chat apps Desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux One-line and npm installers Public documentation	Web search with citations Artifacts for shareable documents and visuals Projects, memory and custom instructions Connectors to business tools Voice mode Browser and Microsoft 365 extensions
Pros	Open source with public docs No subscription or hosted tier stated Desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux Data stays on your own machines per the site	Free plan includes web search, file creation and code execution Apps for web, desktop (macOS/Windows) and mobile (iOS/Android) Team and Enterprise plans with SSO and admin controls Developer API available
Limitations	Requires installing and running it yourself You supply your own models, so model costs are separate Windows installer labeled beta No hosted option	Free plan has usage limits Claude Code and Projects require a paid plan Heaviest usage tiers start at $100/month Can produce inaccurate output that needs checking
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Oct 1, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 30, 2026