Guides, tutorials, and tips for setting up and getting the most out of OpenClaw.
Whether you are a developer, small business owner, or solopreneur, these guides walk you through everything from initial setup to advanced automation. We cover the top hosting platforms, integration tutorials, honest comparisons, and real-world use cases so you can get OpenClaw running and useful as fast as possible. New guides published regularly — bookmark this page and check back often.
Step-by-step guide to deploying OpenClaw on a VPS in under 15 minutes. Covers hosting, Docker, and your first integration. Start free today.
Compared every VPS host for running OpenClaw. Hostinger wins on price, Hetzner on performance, Oracle on budget. Full rankings inside.
We compared the cost, capability, and tradeoffs of OpenClaw ($12/mo) vs. a human VA ($500+/mo). The results might surprise you.
n8n is a powerful workflow builder. OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. They solve different problems - here's how to pick.
Airbnb and VRBO hosts are using OpenClaw to handle guest messages, check-in instructions, and review requests automatically - 24/7.
OpenClaw itself is free and open source. The real cost is hosting ($7-12/mo) plus API usage. For a complete breakdown, see our [cost guide](/cost).
Real estate agents using OpenClaw respond to inquiries in seconds, qualify leads automatically, and book showings without lifting a finger - 24/7.
Zapier automates tasks between apps. OpenClaw is a conversational AI assistant. They're not the same thing - but many people confuse them. Here's the honest breakdown.
Running OpenClaw on a public VPS means taking basic security steps. Here's exactly what to configure to keep your AI assistant locked down.
New to OpenClaw? These 5 automations take under 10 minutes each to set up and immediately save you hours every week.
Complete security analysis of OpenClaw self-hosted AI. Covers data encryption, privacy best practices, and why self-hosting beats cloud AI for sensitive data.
Discover why self-hosted AI with OpenClaw beats cloud services: privacy, cost control, customization, no vendor lock-in, and community support. Real numbers included.
Deep dive comparison of OpenClaw vs ChatGPT across 10 dimensions: pricing, privacy, customization, integrations, models, speed, reliability, support, use cases, and setup. Real data included.
