Author: Biteye

Deploying OpenClaw is often a hurdle for beginners. Whether it's the obscure code on GitHub or the various error messages in the terminal, many have been discouraged.

To help everyone break through the technical barriers and successfully have their own AI employees, Biteye has summarized the six mainstream deployment solutions available on the market, evaluating them across four dimensions: installation convenience, functionality completeness, cost, and security. Please choose according to your "wallet thickness" and "hands-on ability."

Quick Overview: Core Parameter Comparison

First Tier: Official and Managed (Beginner's Choice, Just Need to Have Hands)

If you get a headache from seeing code or don't want to deal with any server maintenance work, the solutions in this tier are prepared for you.

1. Sahara Claw App — Mac Desktop Version

Positioning: The "official darling" installed on your local computer, not a cloud host.

This is the official open-source desktop application just released by Sahara AI. Its emergence is a significant blow to all "proxy deployment" services on the market. Essentially, it is a client software that runs on your computer like WeChat.

Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Zero technical threshold: No Docker, no command line. Download the installation package -> Double-click to run -> Log in

• Visual interaction: The official provides a very clear guiding interface, supporting one-click connection to communication platforms like Telegram and Moltbook, and one-click installation of skills.

Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Exclusive encrypted data: This is currently the only solution that natively supports Sorin encrypted data intelligence, allowing direct analysis of real-time cryptocurrency market data.

• Shortcomings: Cannot be online 24 hours (limited by the computer's power on/off), and cannot run other custom scripts like a server.

Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Software is free: The app itself is free to download, no need to rent a server.

? Security: High

• Official endorsement: Produced by Sahara AI, the code is open-source and transparent, optimized for sandbox security, so there's no need to worry about third-party backdoors.

Official Tutorial: https://clawapp.saharaai.com/

2. SimpleClaw — Fully Managed SaaS Service

Positioning: A "foolproof" managed service provided by a third party, paying for time.

If you don't want to occupy your own computer resources and don't want to buy a server to tinker with, this third-party SaaS platform is tailor-made for you.

Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Entirely black box: You don't need to know what SSH is or what ports are. After paying the subscription fee, the platform automatically deploys in the background.

• 1 minute to go live: In the time it takes to drink a glass of water, you get a configured, 24/7 online cloud Agent.

Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐

• Sufficient but closed: Provides standard OpenClaw dialogue functionality, supports 24/7 online in the cloud. However, since it's a managed environment, you don't have server root access and cannot expand other features.

Security: ⚠️ Medium (Third-party Hosting)

• Trust cost: After all, it's a platform operated by a third-party individual or small team, and the privacy of your data and the stability of the Agent's operation depend on the service provider's reputation, which carries certain risks of running away or privacy issues.

Cost: ⭐⭐

Subscription model: Price is about $10/month (plus recharge fees). Compared to buying your own server, the premium here mainly comes from "service fees" and "peace of mind fees."

Recommended Tutorial: https://x.com/saviomartin7/status/2018437642820731148

Second Tier: Self-Built Cloud Host VPS (Cost-Effective and Stable Choice)

If you want the Agent to be online 24 hours and seek the security and cost-effectiveness of data isolation, buying a cloud server from a major provider is the best choice.

3. Tencent Cloud Lightweight Server — The God of Direct Network Connection

Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Application template: Tencent Cloud provides an image that integrates the OpenClaw environment, solving the Node.js dependency installation issue.

• Smooth network: When purchasing, directly select the "Silicon Valley" node, which comes with a pure overseas network environment. You don't need to configure any proxies, and the connection to Telegram/Discord is extremely stable.

Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Complete Linux permissions: You have independent server root access, 24/7 online, excellent network environment, and strong scalability.

Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• About ¥40/month. This is the preferred solution for long-term stable operation, with flexibility in pricing.

Security: ? High (Tencent Endorsement)

• Major company guarantee: Backed by Tencent Cloud's infrastructure, server resources are independent, and security group policies are comprehensive.

Recommended Tutorial: https://x.com/starzq/status/2019693762868588782

4. Alibaba Cloud ECS — The King of Chinese Tutorials and Ecosystem

Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐

• Most comprehensive tutorials: From buying a server to configuration, the official documentation is detailed down to every button, even including video tutorials.

• ⚠️ Note: Be sure to choose Singapore or US nodes; otherwise, internet search and TG functions will fail.

Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Ecosystem integration: In addition to standard features, the official tutorial also covers DingTalk integration and other localized office scenarios.

• Model advantage: Perfectly integrates Alibaba Cloud's "Bailian" platform (Tongyi Qianwen Qwen model), with strong Chinese understanding ability and low cost.

Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Often has new user promotions, as low as ¥99/year.

Security: High (Alibaba Endorsement)

• Major company guarantee: Official maintenance documentation and images from Alibaba Cloud ensure data security.

Official Tutorial: https://help.aliyun.com/zh/simple-application-server/use-cases/quickly-deploy-and-use-openclaw

5. Google Cloud (GCP) — The Technical Freeloader

Installation Convenience: ⭐

• Bitter before sweet: A pure Linux system, you need to configure firewall rules yourself, manually install the Node.js environment, and handle dependency errors.

Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Highest freedom: A completely clean environment, suitable for developers to customize deeply.

Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Utilizing Google Cloud's new user $300 credit (valid for 90 days), theoretically zero cost.

Security: High (Google Endorsement)

• Top-notch infrastructure: Google's global infrastructure, with impeccable physical security.

Recommended Tutorial: https://x.com/starzq/status/2019693762868588782

Third Tier: Local Deployment with Idle Hardware

6. Idle Computer Command Line Version — The First "Tens of Millions of Views" Tutorial in the Chinese-speaking Area

Positioning: Utilize idle Mac Mini or old computers to create an "all-permission" AI employee.

It is not packaged software like ClawApp, but a "bare version" that runs directly through the command line at the system level.

Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐ (Requires coding knowledge)

• Script installation: Requires running script commands in the terminal and completing configuration in the command line interface.

• Waste utilization: Many people's old Mac Minis or outdated laptops can be used to run this.

Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Software is open-source and free, only needing to bear the electricity cost of the idle computer.

Functionality Completeness: ⚡ OS-level permissions

• Breaking ecological barriers: It can directly access your computer's local file system, operate your local browser, and help you write and execute scripts. It is not just a dialogue robot but also your operating system's "shadow administrator."

• Extremely high ceiling: Theoretically, it can help you automate any local operation.

Security: High

• Privacy level: High. Data remains completely local, without any cloud forwarding. But note that prompts will be sent to the cloud LLM.

• Operational level: Low. This is the uniqueness of this solution. Since it connects directly to the OS via the command line, the AI has system-level read and write permissions. If the model generates hallucinations or is maliciously induced, it may mistakenly delete local files or read browser caches or private keys.

Recommended Tutorial: https://x.com/lxfater/status/2015949596544110974

In conclusion: Don't let technical barriers block your path to the future.

In 2026, social division of labor is being completely restructured by AI Agents.

Whether you are a complete beginner, a freeloader seeking peace of mind, or a tech enthusiast wanting to play with AI, there is always a deployment solution that perfectly matches your "wallet thickness" and "hands-on ability."

Never let a line or two of code, a few dozen dollars in server costs, or so-called "technical barriers" be the reason you are left behind by the times.

Your AI employee is ready, just waiting for you to wake it up!

Risk Warning: This article is only an information summary and does not endorse the authenticity, accuracy, or risks of the quoted third-party content.

免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。