OpenClaw runs on YOUR server, connects to YOUR apps, and remembers everything. We handle the technical setup — you just start using it.
Before: scattered chats, tabs, and manual follow-up. After: one AI system that connects your channels, remembers context, and actually does the work.
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Message your AI through Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, or Signal — whatever you already use.
It can browse the web, fill out forms, research anything, and take screenshots — all on command.
Unlike ChatGPT, it builds a persistent memory of who you are, your preferences, and your projects.
It runs on your server. Your conversations, files, and data never leave your control.
That's where most people get completely stuck. OpenClaw is incredible once it's running — but the setup requires skills most people don't have and don't want to learn.
"You can change your own oil — most people don't, because their time is worth more than the cost of having it done right."
Provisioning a Linux server, configuring users, setting up SSH, hardening security — most people spend a weekend just getting this far.
Anthropic, OpenAI, Telegram bot tokens, Discord webhooks — each has its own signup flow, billing setup, and configuration format.
Using the wrong model for the wrong task can cost 10x more than necessary. Most people have no idea how to route tasks to cheaper models.
Setting up Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp integrations each requires different steps, permissions, and webhook configurations.
You handle the easy parts. We handle everything technical. Done in 24 hours.
Choose Remote Starter, Pro, Local Setup, or Monthly Support. Not sure? Just reach out — we'll figure it out together.
Tell us what apps you use, what you want it to do, and which AI model you prefer. Takes 5 minutes.
VPS provisioned, OpenClaw installed, channels connected, skills configured, persona tuned. All in 24 hours.
You get a walkthrough, a live AI assistant on your phone, and post-install support. Just start chatting.
Your AI assistant, running on your server, connected to your life. One-time setup fee — then just your own hosting ($5–20/mo for a VPS, or free on your own machine). No subscriptions to us unless you want ongoing support.
| Provider | Price Range | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| SetupClaw.com | $3,000–$6,000 | Similar result, much higher cost |
| ClawSetup.ai | $249–$1,199 | Basic installs, limited support |
| Run Your Own AI This Site | $449–$1,497 | Full setup · Real support · Seth does it personally |
It works, or it's free. If your OpenClaw isn't fully running within 48 hours of setup, you don't pay. Period. We don't charge for setups that don't work — that's not how we operate.
VPS Hosting: $5–20/mo — We recommend a VPS for 24/7 uptime, reliability, and security. No monthly cost if you run it on your own Mac Mini or laptop instead — we'll set it up there for free. Want iMessage? A Mac is required (Mac Mini or MacBook) — VPS won't work for that.
I'd been putting off setting up OpenClaw for three months because I kept getting lost in the docs. Seth had it running in 18 hours. I messaged my AI on Telegram that same evening. Completely worth it.
The cost optimization alone paid for the setup in a month. I was burning through API credits fast before — Seth configured model routing and now my monthly bill is under $12. And the assistant does way more than before.
I tried following the install guide myself and gave up after 6 hours. Seth does it in his sleep. The in-person session was incredible — I actually understand how the whole thing works now, not just how to use it.
Once set up, OpenClaw is genuinely capable. Here's what it can handle — all accessible from your phone via a simple message.
Both options get you a fully configured AI assistant. The difference is how we work together.
OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant platform. Think of it like having ChatGPT, but it runs on YOUR server, connects to YOUR apps, remembers everything, and can actually do things — not just answer questions. It's powerful but genuinely hard to set up without technical experience.
Nope. That's literally why this service exists. You don't need to know Linux, server administration, or anything about APIs. You just need to know what you want your AI to do — we handle everything else.
If you go with a VPS (recommended): $5–20/month for hosting plus roughly $5–15/month in AI API usage. That's $10–35/month total for a 24/7 AI assistant.
If you run it on your own machine: $0/month for hosting. You only pay for AI API usage ($5–15/mo). We recommend a VPS for reliability and security, but your Mac Mini or laptop works just fine — your machine just needs to stay on.
Important: If you want iMessage support, you need a Mac (Mac Mini or MacBook). iMessage only runs on Apple hardware — a VPS can't do it. We'll walk you through this during intake.
No ongoing fees to us unless you add Monthly Support.
Yes — that's the whole point. OpenClaw connects to Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Signal, or iMessage. You message it exactly like you message a friend, and it responds. Most people use Telegram because it has the best bot support, but you choose what works for you.
Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4 (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), and hundreds more through OpenRouter. We configure intelligent model routing so routine tasks use fast cheap models, and complex tasks use powerful ones. Most people end up with costs far lower than a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
100%. OpenClaw runs on YOUR server. Your conversations, your files, your memories — none of it passes through our systems. The only data that goes to AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) is what you choose to send them via the API, which is the same as using their web interface.
Every plan includes post-install support (7 days for Starter, 14 days for Pro, 30 days for Local). For ongoing help, add Monthly Support at $149/mo — that gets you updates, maintenance, new skill installs, and priority response under 4 hours.
Yes. No contracts, no commitments. Cancel whenever you want. Your AI keeps running — you just won't get the ongoing maintenance and priority support. The setup itself is yours to keep forever.
ChatGPT is a website you visit. OpenClaw is an AI that lives on your server, runs 24/7 whether you're online or not, remembers everything about you across every conversation, connects to your email and calendar, and can take real actions — not just answer questions. It's the difference between a library card and a personal researcher who works for you around the clock. Plus, your data never leaves your server. ChatGPT's conversations train OpenAI's future models — yours don't go anywhere. See the full comparison →
You absolutely can — OpenClaw is open source and the tutorials exist. But most people spend 6–20 hours and still miss critical security steps (open firewall ports, unrotated API keys, no SSH hardening). We've done this dozens of times and handle it in 2–3 hours. You can also change your own oil — most people don't, because their time is worth more than the cost of having it done right. And there's no trial-and-error debugging with us: you go live on day one.
Yes — completely. OpenClaw runs on YOUR server. Your conversations, your files, your memories — none of it passes through our systems, ever. The only data that touches third parties is what you choose to send to AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) via their API — the same as using their website directly. We remove our access and rotate all credentials after setup is complete. You're in full control from day one, and we provide complete documentation of every setting so anyone could maintain it.
OpenClaw updates regularly with new features, skills, and bug fixes. If you have Monthly Support ($149/mo), we handle every update — testing it, deploying it, making sure nothing breaks, and installing any new capabilities you want. If you don't have Monthly Support, updates are straightforward enough to handle yourself after we walk you through the process. Either way, your setup doesn't break when OpenClaw releases something new — we build it to be stable.
I'm Seth. I run OpenClaw daily for my crypto trading research, real estate deal-finding, web design business, and personal productivity. It handles my morning briefings, research tasks, email drafts, and dozens of automations that save me hours every week.
When I set up your AI, I'm giving you the same setup I use myself — not some template from a tutorial. I started Run Your Own AI because I kept helping people set up their own OpenClaw after they saw what mine could do. Turns out, the setup isn't the hard part. The hard part? Actually utilizing the skills — knowing which ones to use, how to build automations that matter, and turning OpenClaw from a running service into a partner that saves you hours. That's the gap I fill.
Tell us about your setup — Seth personally reviews every application and typically responds within 4 hours. No sales pressure, no upsell calls.