Pros
- Open source
- Self-hostable or cloud
- One assistant for many channels
- Extensible
- 24/7 availability
Product guide · AI Assistant / Gateway
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI assistant that connects to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more. Runs 24/7. Choose cloud AI or run locally with Ollama.
What teams actually use it for
- Task automation (email, calendar, flights)
- Multi-channel assistant (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack)
- Code execution and Codex integration
- Persistent memory across sessions
- 5,700+ ClawHub skills
- Remote control and automation
Pricing model
What to know before you commit
Considerations
- Requires setup (Node 22+, config)
- Cloud mode: API costs
- Self-hosted: hardware + maintenance
When it makes sense: Cloud when you want best models without hardware. Ollama when you want zero API bills, data sovereignty, or offline use.
Want a recommendation for your use case?
Every team's fit is different. We'll model cost and ROI across cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid before recommending anything, including this product.