OpenClaw Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly AI agent API costs. Compare Claude, GPT-5, and DeepSeek side-by-side.
Combined input + output tokens. A typical OpenClaw conversation averages 1,500–3,000 tokens.
Token Usage Breakdown
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What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is a free, open-source AI agent that runs locally on your machine. Unlike a simple chatbot, it acts as a proactive personal assistant — managing files, browsing the web, running commands, and automating workflows through platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord.
While the software itself is free, the LLM API calls that power it are not. This calculator helps you estimate those recurring costs based on your provider, model, and usage habits.
Pay-Per-Token
LLM APIs charge per token (roughly ¾ of a word). You're billed separately for input tokens (your prompts) and output tokens (the AI's response). Output tokens are always more expensive.
Model Tiers
Every provider offers tiers: a flagship model (smartest, most expensive), a balanced mid-tier, and a fast/cheap tier. DeepSeek offers near-flagship quality at a fraction of the cost.
Hosting Costs
OpenClaw runs on your local machine (free) or a cheap VPS ($4-8/month). The API costs are the main recurring expense, which this calculator helps you estimate.
Cost Optimization
Use prompt caching (up to 90% savings on repeated context), batch API processing (50% discount), or switch to cheaper models for simple tasks to reduce your monthly bill.
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