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Molted vs Running OpenClaw on Mac Mini
Is buying a Mac Mini for OpenClaw worth it? Compare the costs and benefits vs Molted cloud hosting.
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Mac Mini
Pros
- One-time hardware cost
- Full local control
- No monthly fees
- Can run other apps
Cons
- $599+ upfront cost
- Power outages = downtime
- Internet issues = offline
- Hardware can fail
Pricing
$599+ upfront + electricity
Molted
RecommendedWhy Molted wins
- No upfront investment
- 99.9% uptime guaranteed
- Redundant infrastructure
- Start for $5/mo
Plus everything you'd expect
- 24-hour free trial
- Cancel anytime
- Human support
Pricing
From $5/mo, no upfront cost
Our honest verdict
A Mac Mini pays for itself in ~10 years at $5/mo. If you want zero hassle and guaranteed uptime, Molted is the practical choice.
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