An open-source AI assistant that can triage email, schedule meetings, draft replies, and automate workflows across your tools — running on your own hardware.

What's included in implementation?

VPS or Mac Mini provisioning, security hardening (Docker sandbox, firewall, exec allowlists), Composio OAuth middleware setup, email and calendar integration, up to 3 workflows, documentation, and 14-day hypercare.

How long does setup take?

Expect 5–8 hours all-in for most teams, especially with multi-agent rollouts. You go live the same day, typically across one or two sessions.

Do you offer support after setup?

Every customer gets a dedicated Slack Connect channel for direct support. Implementation includes 14-day hypercare. For ongoing monitoring, updates, and support, you'll need a Managed Care plan.

Is OpenClaw safe to run?

It's never 100% safe — it's an AI with access to your email and calendar. We configure it to pass security review: audit trails, access controls, hardening. We help you get it to production instead of stuck in compliance limbo.

What access do you need during setup?

Temporary access to the machine/network and the accounts you're connecting (email, calendar, messaging). We use least privilege and recommend credential rotation after go-live.

Do you do multi-agent deployments?

Yes — this is the common case for 4–50 employee teams. We'll help decide which roles need their own agent vs shared workflows.

What are the ongoing costs of running OpenClaw?

Ongoing costs include cloud hosting ($5–$10/month for a VPS) and AI API costs ($50–$200/month for Anthropic's Claude API, depending on email volume). Total ongoing costs are typically $60–$210/month.

Is it cheaper to set up OpenClaw myself?

The software is free and open-source. However, DIY setup typically takes 10–20 hours, and most self-installs have security gaps. At a founder's hourly rate of $200–$500, the time cost alone ($2,000–$10,000) often exceeds the professional setup fee of $3,000.

Do I need to buy a Mac Mini for OpenClaw?

No. Most customers run OpenClaw on a cloud VPS ($5–$10/month). A Mac Mini (~$600) is only needed if you want iMessage integration, which requires Apple hardware. SetupClaw procures the Mac Mini at cost for customers who choose this option.

How Much Does OpenClaw Setup Cost?

Complete pricing breakdown — setup fees, ongoing costs, and DIY vs. professional deployment.

The short answer: Professional setup starts at $3,000 (one-time) with ongoing costs of $60–$210/month for hosting and AI API usage. OpenClaw itself is free and open-source — you're paying for expert deployment, security hardening, and configuration.

Setup costs (one-time)

Hosted Setup

$3,000

Recommended for most teams. We deploy OpenClaw on a managed cloud VPS, configure your integrations, harden security, and provide 14-day hypercare.

VPS provisioning and configuration
Docker sandboxing and firewall hardening
Composio OAuth middleware setup
Email, calendar, and messaging integration
Up to 3 custom workflows
14-day hypercare with dedicated Slack channel

Mac Mini Setup (Remote)

$5,000

For teams that need iMessage integration or prefer local hardware. We configure the Mac Mini remotely and ship it pre-configured.

Everything in Hosted Setup
Mac Mini procured at cost (~$600)
iMessage integration
Local hardware configuration and hardening

Mac Mini Setup (In-Person)

$6,000

SF Bay Area only. We come to your office or home, set up everything on-site, and make sure it's running before we leave. The original Collison Install.

Everything in Mac Mini (Remote)
On-site setup in SF Bay Area
In-person walkthrough and training

Additional Executive Agents

$1,500 each

Deploy separate agents for your CFO, Head of Sales, EA, or other team members. Each agent gets its own identity, inbox access, and workflows.

Ongoing costs (monthly)

Cloud VPS hosting$5–$10/month

Anthropic API (Claude)$50–$200/month

Composio (integration middleware)Free tier available

Total ongoing$60–$210/month

API costs depend on email volume and how many workflows your agent runs. A typical CEO processing 100–200 emails/day spends around $100–$150/month on API calls.

DIY setup vs. professional deployment

OpenClaw is open-source — you can set it up yourself for free. Here's what that looks like in practice:

DIY Setup

Software cost$0 (open-source)

Time investment10–20 hours

Opportunity cost (at $200/hr)$2,000–$4,000

Security hardeningOften skipped

Ongoing maintenanceYou handle it

SupportCommunity (GitHub/Discord)

SetupClaw Professional Deployment

Setup cost$3,000 (one-time)

Your time investment~1 hour (kickoff call)

Security hardeningIncluded, production-grade

14-day hypercareIncluded

Ongoing maintenanceManaged Care available

SupportDedicated Slack channel

Most customers tell us the security hardening alone is worth the setup fee. DIY installs frequently have exposed endpoints, missing audit trails, and overly permissive access controls.

Total cost of ownership (Year 1)

Setup fee$3,000

Hosting (12 months × $10)$120

API costs (12 months × $125 avg)$1,500

Year 1 total~$4,620

Year 2+ (ongoing only)~$1,620/year

Compare this to a human executive assistant ($75K–$190K/year) or a virtual EA service ($24K–$96K/year). OpenClaw is roughly 3–5% the cost for the communication and scheduling workload.

100% satisfaction guarantee

If you're not happy with the setup, we refund you — no questions asked. We're confident in our work because we've done it many times and we know what good looks like.

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Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your team's needs and get a precise quote. No pressure, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether OpenClaw is right for you.

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