Overview
KiloClaw is Kilo's fully managed hosting service for OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent with 220,000+ GitHub stars. It lets you deploy a personal AI agent in under 60 seconds — no SSH, no Docker, no configuration files required.
OpenClaw is a powerful Node.js-based agent that connects to chat platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack, runs shell commands, controls browsers, manages files, and maintains persistent memory across sessions. The barrier has always been self-hosting: 30–60 minutes of setup, manual updates, and silent crashes with no alerting. KiloClaw eliminates all of that.
Built on the same Kilo Gateway that serves 1.5 million+ developers, KiloClaw provides battle-tested infrastructure, unified billing with existing Kilo credits, and zero markup on AI token costs. If you already use Kilo Code, your account and credits work immediately — no new signup needed.
Key Features
One-click deployment — Go from zero to a running OpenClaw agent in under 60 seconds, with no SSH, Docker, or YAML configuration files, so you spend time using your agent rather than setting it up.
500+ AI models via Kilo Gateway — Access every frontier model through the same gateway powering 1.5M+ developers, or bring your own API keys from Anthropic, OpenAI, or other providers, routing all keys through one centralized dashboard — useful alongside coding tools like Claude Code that draw on the same provider credentials.
50+ chat platform integrations — Connect your agent to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, and more — no server or infrastructure setup required. Individual platform authorization follows the OpenClaw documentation.
Scheduled automations & cron jobs — Set up recurring tasks like monitoring pipelines, generating reports, or sending alerts so your agent works around the clock even when you're offline.
Auto-restart and health monitoring — KiloClaw automatically restarts your agent on failure and monitors its health, eliminating the silent crashes that plague self-hosted OpenClaw instances.
Persistent memory across sessions — Your agent remembers context, preferences, and history across all interactions, making it progressively more useful over time without manual session management.
Web UI included — Access and manage your agent through a browser-based instance dashboard, with controls for starting, stopping, and restarting without any terminal access.
Pricing & Plans
KiloClaw runs on your existing Kilo Gateway credits — there is no separate billing or new subscription required. Instance hosting is free for the first 7 days; model inference is charged against your Gateway credit balance throughout (free models cost $0).
Kilo Gateway Credits (Pay-as-you-go)
- Free models available at no cost
- Paid model inference charged at exact provider rates — 0% markup
- Credits never expire; add as needed
Optional Kilo Pass Subscription (bonus credits, not required)
| Plan | Monthly Price | Credits Included |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19/month | $28.50 in credits |
| Pro | $49/month | $73.50 in credits |
| Expert | $199/month | $298.50 in credits |
Annual billing available with a 50% bonus on credits. If you already subscribe to Kilo Code or Kilo Pass, your existing credits apply directly to KiloClaw with no additional setup.
Teams plan: $15/user/month — adds data privacy controls, shared BYOK, centralized billing, and usage analytics.
Best For
- Developers who want a personal AI agent on WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord without spending an afternoon on server setup
- Kilo Code users looking to extend their AI toolkit with an always-on agent using existing credits
- Non-technical users who want OpenClaw's power but lack the experience to self-host Node.js applications (for a lighter hosted option, see nanobot)
- Teams that need scheduled automations (monitoring, reports, data pipelines) running continuously in the background
- Anyone who has tried self-hosting OpenClaw and encountered crashes, failed updates, or configuration headaches
FAQ
What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent built by Peter Steinberger with over 220,000 GitHub stars. Unlike cloud-based autonomous AI agents that run entirely on the provider's servers, OpenClaw is a self-hosted agent you control fully — KiloClaw handles the hosting so you get that control without the infrastructure overhead. It runs as a single Node.js process, connects to 50+ chat platforms, executes shell commands, controls browsers, manages files, and retains memory across sessions.
Is there a free trial for KiloClaw?
Yes. KiloClaw offers 7 days of free instance hosting as a launch offer, with no credit card required to start. Model inference is charged against your Kilo Gateway credit balance throughout — free models cost $0. After the 7-day period, instance hosting also draws from your credit balance or applicable plan.
Do I need a separate subscription for KiloClaw?
No. KiloClaw uses your existing Kilo Gateway credits. The optional Kilo Pass subscription (starting at $19/month) provides bonus credits but is not required. Free models are available at no cost.
Can I bring my own API keys from Anthropic or OpenAI?
Yes. Kilo Gateway supports Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for any provider. You can plug in existing API keys from Anthropic, OpenAI, and others, routing everything through one centralized dashboard for unified visibility and billing.
How does KiloClaw handle crashes and downtime?
KiloClaw includes automatic restart on failure and continuous health monitoring. Unlike self-hosted OpenClaw, there are no silent crashes — the system detects failures and restores your agent automatically, typically without any action on your part.
Which chat platforms does KiloClaw support?
KiloClaw supports all platforms that OpenClaw connects to, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, Microsoft Teams, and Matrix, among 50+ total integrations. KiloClaw removes the server and deployment setup; individual platform authorization (such as bot tokens or API keys) still follows the OpenClaw documentation.
Can I migrate my existing self-hosted OpenClaw setup to KiloClaw?
KiloClaw does not publish a formal migration guide. For migration questions, the recommended path is the Kilo Discord (KiloClaw channel) where the team monitors community feedback. Enterprise migration inquiries can be directed to sales@kilo.ai.
Is KiloClaw open source?
KiloClaw itself is the managed hosting layer and is not open source. The underlying OpenClaw agent it runs is fully open source under its own license, available on GitHub.
How many KiloClaw instances can I run?
Each Kilo account is currently limited to one KiloClaw instance. Kilo AI has not announced a timeline for raising this limit.
Where does my data live?
KiloClaw runs on Kilo's existing infrastructure, the same systems serving 1.5M+ Kilo Code users. Enterprise features including SSO, audit logs, and data privacy controls are available on the Teams plan ($15/user/month). For detailed data residency information, contact sales@kilo.ai.
