The best hosted AI agent platform depends on how much you want to spend and how much you want to manage. For the lowest entry price, Hostinger or OpenClaw Launch. For model control on a budget, xCloud. For a private instance with more room, MyClaw. For an official service from an engine's makers, Hermes Cloud from Nous Research. The OpenClaw project itself runs no hosted tier, so every managed OpenClaw service is independent.
All of these run an agent for you so you don't look after a server. They differ on price, on what happens at renewal, on whether the AI model is included, and on how much help you get when something breaks.
Prices are in US dollars, taken from each provider's own pages on 24 October 2026 and linked in the table. They change often, so check before you buy.
Disclosure: BeLateral makes Able°, which gives you a hosted agent. It's listed last and judged on the same criteria. Weigh our view accordingly.
Prices and plans at a glance
| Platform | Entry price | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger (OpenClaw or Hermes) | $4.99 a month intro, paid upfront; renews at $11.99 | Managed, one-click, AI credits included | Cheapest sensible start |
| OpenClaw Launch | Lite: $3 first month, then $6 | Managed shared hosting, $1 monthly AI credit | Trying it with minimal spend |
| xCloud | $9.99 first month, renews at $19.99 | Managed VPS, bring your own key | Budget with model control |
| MyClaw | Lite: from $19 a month | Isolated private instance, AI usage billed separately | More room and isolation |
| RunMyClaw | $30 a month (new signups paused) | Dedicated server, bring your own key | Fast setup, once it reopens |
| OpenClaw Cloud (getopenclaw.ai) | $49 a month, or $39 a month billed annually | Managed, AI usage included | One bill for hosting and model |
| Hermes Cloud | Usage-based; $2 minimum credit, or plans from $20 | Official, from Nous Research | Paying for what you use |
| Manus agents in chat | Included in all Manus plans | Part of a broader product | Existing Manus users |
| Able° | See pricing | Private server per team, set up for you | Teams wanting memory, schedules and support |
Is there an official OpenClaw cloud?
No. The OpenClaw project's site says "No subscription. No hosted tier." (openclaw.ai, checked 24 October 2026). The project is free software stewarded by an independent non-profit.
The service sold as OpenClaw Cloud at getopenclaw.ai is a managed offering from a separate company, not the project. That doesn't make it a bad choice, but it puts it on the same footing as Hostinger, MyClaw and the rest. Hermes is different: Hermes Cloud is run by Nous Research, the team that makes Hermes Agent. Our OpenClaw vs Hermes comparison covers the engines themselves.
The budget hosts
Hostinger
The mass-market choice, with one-click deployment for both OpenClaw and Hermes, a familiar control panel and AI credits already configured, so you don't need your own account with a model provider. Hostinger says it handles security, updates and backups, and advertises 24/7 support.
Read the price carefully. $4.99 is the monthly rate on a plan you pay upfront, and it renews at $11.99 a month. Hostinger's offer is to keep the agent running well; deciding what the agent should do for you is left to you.
OpenClaw Launch
The lowest-cost way to try a managed agent. There's a 30-minute free trial with no card, then Lite at $3 for the first month and $6 after that. Lite is shared hosting with one instance (1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) and $1 a month of AI credit, and you can bring your own OpenRouter key. The Pro plan, at $20 a month, raises that to three instances and $10 of credit.
It's a good place to find out whether you like having an agent. For something your work depends on, you'll want more headroom than Lite gives.
xCloud
A managed VPS for Hermes where you bring your own key from Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Moonshot or Gemini, and xCloud doesn't mark up model costs. The smallest plan has 6 GB of RAM and costs $9.99 for the first month, then $19.99. xCloud advertises 24/7 support, automatic backups and security updates.
Bringing your own key keeps model costs visible, and also means you handle that billing, the rate limits and the key itself.
Private and dedicated instances
MyClaw
MyClaw gives each customer an isolated private instance and now hosts Hermes, Claude Code and Codex alongside OpenClaw. Lite (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) is listed at $19 a month or $199 a year in its FAQ, though the pricing page has also shown $29, so check before you buy. Every plan includes automatic updates and daily backups. MyClaw states that AI token usage isn't included in the subscription; higher plans add AI credits, and priority support starts at Pro.
It suits people who want a roomier, separate environment and expect to use it.
RunMyClaw
RunMyClaw sets up a dedicated private server with your own model keys, which it says stay on your server rather than in its database. It promises a live agent in about three minutes with no terminal, handles updates, and offers email support. It costs $30 a month.
When we checked, new signups were paused because of demand, with a waitlist by email. If it reopens, compare it with MyClaw, which offers a similar private-instance setup.
Managed with the model included
OpenClaw Cloud (getopenclaw.ai)
A managed OpenClaw service at $49 a month, or $39 a month billed annually, that includes AI model usage in the price through automatic routing between providers. There's no API key to set up and no separate model bill. As covered above, it's independent of the OpenClaw project.
The convenience is real. You give up some control over which model runs each task, and the price is higher than hosts that leave the model to you, so the comparison only works once you've added a model bill to theirs.
Hermes Cloud
The official cloud from Nous Research. Billing is usage-based: running agents are charged for compute by the second plus storage, taken daily from Nous credit. You need a $2 minimum credit or a Nous Portal plan (Plus is $20 a month for $22 of credit). Model inference and tool use are billed on top.
That suits uneven use, because a quiet month costs little. If you use the agent heavily and predictably, a flat-rate host may work out cheaper.
Bundled and done-for-you options
Manus agents in chat
Manus added agents in chat in February 2026, starting with Telegram, and includes them on all its subscription tiers. If you already pay for Manus, you have an agent at no extra cost. It's the Manus product in a chat app rather than an OpenClaw or Hermes deployment, so it's a different choice if you specifically want one of those engines.
Able°
The option we make. Able° gives each team a private server, persistent memory, scheduled check-ins and skills the agent writes and reuses, and we set it up for you. It's aimed at people who want an agent that works with them over time rather than a hosting account with an engine installed.
It costs more than the budget hosts, it's newer than most options here, and it runs on engines we've chosen (Hermes by default, or NanoClaw) rather than any engine you like.
Which hosted agent should you choose?
Curious, spending as little as possible: OpenClaw Launch, or Hostinger's intro price. Treat it as a test.
Running something real on a budget: xCloud, or Hostinger at its renewal price. Find out exactly what support covers before you rely on it.
Want isolation and room to grow: MyClaw.
Want the engine's makers to run it: Hermes Cloud. There's no equivalent for OpenClaw.
Want one bill that includes the model: OpenClaw Cloud at getopenclaw.ai, or Hostinger with its included credits.
Want an agent set up around your work, not only hosting: a product that includes memory, schedules and skills, which is where Able° sits along with others. Compare them on what the agent does for you, not where it runs.
How do you compare hosting prices fairly?
Hosting prices are written to look small. Before you compare two plans, check:
- The renewal price. The first month is a promotion; the second year is what you'll pay.
- Whether the model is included. A plan with model credits is a different product from one where you bring a key. Add the model cost before comparing.
- The server size. A plan sized for one person may struggle with a team, long documents or several scheduled tasks.
- Shared or private. Shared is fine for personal planning. For client information, isolation is worth paying for.
- What support costs and how fast it is. Some hosts charge for priority support, and you'll need it at the worst moment.
- How you leave. Ask how to export memory and conversation history. A vague answer usually means you can't.
- Who handles security updates.
Common questions
Is the cheapest hosted agent good enough?
For a trial, yes. For something your business depends on, usually not: the savings are a few dollars a month, and an outage before a deadline costs far more.
Do hosted agent plans include the AI model?
Some do. Hostinger, OpenClaw Launch and getopenclaw.ai include model credits or usage, while xCloud, RunMyClaw and MyClaw's base subscription expect you to pay for the model separately. Check what happens when any included allowance runs out.
Can I move my agent from one host to another?
Usually, with some effort. The engine and your data are often portable, but host-specific configuration may not be. Ask about export before you sign up.
What happens if a hosting provider shuts down?
You lose the service, and whether you keep your agent's memory depends on the export options. That's the reason to check them before you commit.
Is a managed service worth it for one person?
If setting up and maintaining a server would take you more than a few hours, usually yes. The time and attention saved tend to matter more than the monthly difference.