What can it actually do?

OpenClaw isn't just a chatbot. It's an autonomous agent that can:

OpenClaw is designed for people who want:

How is it different from ChatGPT?

| | ChatGPT | OpenClaw | |---|---|---| | **Where it runs** | OpenAI's servers | Your hardware | | **Data privacy** | Processed by OpenAI | Stays on your machine | | **Monthly cost** | $20/mo (Plus) or $200/mo (Pro) | $5–20/mo API fees | | **Chat apps** | Web/mobile app only | WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, Teams + more | | **Workflows** | Limited (GPTs with Actions) | Full automation (agent runs tasks autonomously) | | **Customisation** | Limited | Full control |

**The software is free.** OpenClaw is open source.

What Is OpenClaw? A Plain-English Guide to Your Own AI Assistant

OpenClaw is free, open-source software that turns any computer into a private AI assistant. It runs on your hardware — Mac, Raspberry Pi, or cloud server — so your data never leaves your control. You interact with it through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or 10+ other chat apps.