An OpenClaw alternative that runs itself
OpenClaw and Hermes Agent are excellent open-source projects for people who enjoy running their own infrastructure. If you would rather use an agent than operate one, a hosted platform is the practical alternative.
Side-by-side
| OpenClaw | Hermes Agent | MobiClaw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open source, self-hosted | Open source, self-hosted | Managed platform |
| Setup | Terminal + Node | Terminal + Python | Sign up in the browser |
| Where it runs | Your machine / VPS | Your machine / VPS | Our cloud |
| Model keys | Bring your own | Bring your own | Included |
| Sandbox | You configure | You configure | Per-agent container |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes, with time zones |
| Mobile app | Via chat apps | Via chat apps | Web + Android + chat apps |
| Cost | Free + server + API usage | Free + server + API usage | Subscription, $1 trial |
When to choose self-hosting
Choose OpenClaw or Hermes Agent if you need full control over the code, want to run local models, or must keep everything on your own hardware.
When to choose MobiClaw
Choose MobiClaw if you want results today, want agents isolated from your personal computer, manage agents from your phone, or run agents for a team without maintaining servers.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI models can the agent use?
Agents run on frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek and others through a single account — you do not need your own API keys.
Is my agent isolated from other users?
Yes. Each agent gets its own workspace, its own sandboxed Linux container for commands, and its own private browser session. Files, logins and memories are never shared between accounts.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every paid plan starts with a 24-hour trial for $1 so we can keep abuse out. If you do nothing, the subscription starts automatically after the trial; cancel any time before that from Billing and you will not be charged again.
MobiClaw is an independent hosted AI agent platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OpenClaw project or Nous Research. OpenClaw and Hermes Agent are names of their respective open-source projects.