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Molted vs Self-Hosting OpenClaw on Your Own Server
Should you self-host OpenClaw or use managed hosting? Compare the real costs of DIY vs Molted.
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Self-Hosting
Pros
- Full control over everything
- No monthly fees (just server cost)
- Can customize anything
Cons
- 10+ hours initial setup
- Security vulnerabilities common
- 3am crash = your problem
- Manual updates forever
Pricing
$5-20/mo server + hours of your time
Molted
RecommendedWhy Molted wins
- 60-second deployment
- Zero security config needed
- We handle crashes & updates
- Human support if stuck
Plus everything you'd expect
- 24-hour free trial
- Cancel anytime
- Human support
Pricing
From $5/mo, everything included
Our honest verdict
Self-hosting is for developers who enjoy ops work. For everyone else, Molted gives you the same OpenClaw experience without the headaches.
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