Deploy OpenClaw
Choose the deployment method that works for you. From a single npm command on your laptop to one-click cloud deploys, you can be up and running in minutes.
Local Install
Free
Install globally with npm and run on your own machine. Full control, zero cost, instant setup.
- 1 Run npm install -g openclaw@latest
- 2 Run openclaw onboard --install-daemon to complete setup
Railway
From $5/month
One-click deploy with a guided setup wizard. The most popular cloud option with 1,800+ deployments.
- 1 Click the Deploy on Railway button
- 2 Configure environment variables in the setup wizard
- 3 Railway provisions your instance automatically
DigitalOcean
$12/month
Pre-configured, security-hardened Droplet from the DigitalOcean Marketplace. Production-ready in minutes.
- 1 Launch the OpenClaw 1-Click Droplet from the Marketplace
- 2 SSH in and complete the onboarding wizard
Render
Free tier available
Auto-deploy from your Git repository with persistent disk storage. Great for hands-off hosting.
- 1 Click Deploy to Render
- 2 Connect your GitHub repository
- 3 Configure persistent disk and environment variables
Fly.io
Pay-as-you-go
Deploy to the global edge with persistent volumes. Low-latency access from anywhere in the world.
- 1 Install the Fly CLI
- 2 Run fly launch in the OpenClaw directory
- 3 Create a persistent volume for data
- 4 Deploy with fly deploy
Docker
Free
Run in an isolated container with Docker Compose. Ideal for existing Docker workflows.
- 1 Clone the repository and configure your .env file
- 2 Run docker compose up -d to start the container
Nix
Free
Declarative, reproducible configuration with Nix. Perfect for NixOS users and infrastructure-as-code setups.
- 1 Add the OpenClaw flake to your Nix configuration
- 2 Rebuild your system to activate the service
Compare options
Find the right deployment for your needs.
| Platform | Pricing | Steps | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Install | Free | 1 step | Free, Full control |
| Railway | From $5/month | 3 steps | One-click, Setup wizard, Most popular |
| DigitalOcean | $12/month | 2 steps | One-click, Managed, Hardened Droplet |
| Render | Free tier available | 3 steps | Auto-deploy, Persistent disk |
| Fly.io | Pay-as-you-go | 4 steps | Global edge, Persistent volumes |
| Docker | Free | 2 steps | Self-hosted, Isolated |
| Nix | Free | 2 steps | Declarative, Reproducible |
After deployment
Switch channels
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