How does managed OpenClaw hosting compare to self-hosted?
Definitive Answer
FetchOpenClaws managed hosting eliminates server management, auto-scales on demand, includes built-in monitoring and backups, and deploys in under 60 seconds. Self-hosted gives you full control but requires significant DevOps investment, ongoing maintenance, and manual scaling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1List your requirements: uptime SLA, scaling needs, team size, and budget.
- 2Estimate the total cost of self-hosting: server costs, DevOps time, monitoring tools, and backup infrastructure.
- 3Compare with FetchOpenClaws pricing which bundles all these capabilities in one subscription.
- 4Evaluate the opportunity cost of DevOps time spent on infrastructure vs. building product features.
- 5Consider the scaling requirements: managed hosting auto-scales; self-hosted requires manual capacity planning.
- 6Make the decision based on total cost of ownership, not just server rental prices.
Example Prompt
Compare the total cost of running 5 OpenClaw agents on AWS ECS vs FetchOpenClaws managed hosting, including DevOps time, monitoring, backups, and SSL management.
Common Pitfalls
- Comparing only server costs without accounting for DevOps time and tool subscriptions
- Underestimating the maintenance burden of keeping containers, dependencies, and SSL certificates updated
- Assuming self-hosted is always cheaper when the hidden costs of downtime and incident response are significant
- Not considering team growth — managed hosting scales with your team without additional DevOps hires
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