Comparison
OpenClaw Launch vs KiloClaw
A side-by-side comparison of two managed OpenClaw hosting platforms — OpenClaw Launch and KiloClaw. Predictable pricing vs credit-based billing.
Quick Comparison
| OpenClaw Launch | KiloClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $3/mo* | ~$19/mo + compute |
| Pricing model | Fixed monthly | Credits system |
| Setup time | 30 seconds | ~60 seconds |
| Visual configurator | Yes | No |
| Free AI credits | $1–10/mo included | None |
| BYOK (own API key) | Yes | Yes (zero markup) |
| Telegram | Yes | Yes |
| Discord | Yes | Yes |
| Slack | No | Yes |
| Multiple instances | Yes | 1 per account (beta) |
| Enterprise (SSO) | No | Yes |
| Status | Production | Beta |
| Skills browser | Built-in | Manual install |
| Per-model cost tracking | Yes | No |
*First month $3, then $6/mo.
Pricing Comparison
| OpenClaw Launch | KiloClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | $3/mo (first month) | ~$19/mo (Starter Kilo Pass) |
| Entry plan (ongoing) | $6/mo (Lite) | ~$19/mo + compute credits |
| Mid-tier | $20/mo (Pro) | Custom (Pro Kilo Pass) |
| AI credits included | $1–10/mo | $0 |
| Pricing model | Fixed monthly | Subscription + credits |
| Predictable billing | Yes | No (usage-based compute) |
KiloClaw uses a credit-based pricing model on top of their monthly subscription — you pay the “Kilo Pass” subscription plus separate compute credits for server resources. This makes your monthly bill unpredictable. OpenClaw Launch uses simple fixed pricing — $6/mo or $20/mo, everything included.
OpenClaw Launch
OpenClaw Launch is the most affordable managed OpenClaw hosting. It features a visual configurator — pick your AI model and chat platform from a form, click deploy, and your agent is live in 30 seconds. No command line, no config files, no Docker.
Why choose OpenClaw Launch:
- 5x cheaper — $6/mo vs ~$19/mo+ with KiloClaw
- Predictable pricing — Fixed monthly fee, no surprise compute charges
- AI credits included — Start chatting immediately, no API key needed
- Visual configurator — Point-and-click setup, no JSON editing
- Production-ready — Not beta, stable and reliable
- Multiple instances — Run several bots from one account
- Built-in skills browser — Browse and install skills from the UI
- Per-model cost tracking — See exactly what each AI model costs you
KiloClaw
KiloClaw is a VC-backed managed hosting platform for OpenClaw from the Kilo team. It gained attention with 678 Product Hunt upvotes and targets teams and enterprise users.
What KiloClaw offers:
- Managed OpenClaw hosting with Telegram, Discord, and Slack support
- Zero markup on AI API costs (BYOK)
- Enterprise features like SSO
What to consider:
- Still in beta — not fully production-ready
- Confusing credit-based pricing on top of monthly subscription
- No free AI credits — bring your own API keys
- Limited to 1 instance per account during beta
- No visual configurator
- No built-in skills browser
- No per-model cost tracking
Which Should You Choose?
Choose OpenClaw Launch if you want predictable, affordable pricing without credit systems, prefer a visual setup, want included AI credits, or need multiple instances. Start at $3/mo with everything you need.
Choose KiloClaw if you need enterprise SSO, Slack integration, or prefer their specific credit-based pricing model for usage-based billing.
Bottom Line
OpenClaw Launch is 5x cheaper to start ($3/mo vs ~$19/mo+), uses simple fixed pricing instead of confusing credit systems, includes free AI credits, and is fully production-ready — not beta. For most users, OpenClaw Launch provides better value with predictable costs.