Fully managed Hermes Agent hosting
Deploy Nous Research’s self-improving Hermes Agent in one click — no Docker BuildKit, no SSH. Per-agent isolation, true BYOK, MCP + cron, on the Premium plan at $48/mo.
A self-improving agent, fully operated
Self-improving agent
Hermes learns and refines its own skills from experience — a real autonomous assistant, not a one-shot chatbot.
MCP + cron built in
First-class Model Context Protocol support plus cron-scheduled tasks for background automation.
One-click managed deploy
We handle the Docker BuildKit image, config seeding, and permissions that derail most DIY Hermes installs. Live in ~30 seconds.
True BYOK
Bring your own provider keys across 13 providers and pay them directly — we never mark up inference.
Docker isolation + encryption
Dedicated container and RAM per agent; keys encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM.
Run alongside OpenClaw
Premium runs both agents side-by-side — the only managed host that does OpenClaw and Hermes.
Managed vs DIY Hermes
Self-hosting Hermes means wrestling Docker BuildKit/buildx, the image build, config seeding, and host UID/permission mismatches — the exact failure modes that derail first-time installs. Managed hosting makes them disappear.
| VibeOpenClaw (managed) | Self-hosted (DIY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first agent | ~30 seconds | Hours (BuildKit + config) |
| Docker BuildKit / buildx setup | Handled | You configure |
| Encrypted key storage | AES-256-GCM | Your responsibility |
| MCP + cron | Ready | You wire it |
| 24/7 uptime | On our servers | Your box must stay on |
| Runs OpenClaw too | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Hermes runs on Premium — up to 3 agents (OpenClaw or Hermes) at 4 GB each, all channels, priority support. BYOK across 13 providers; you pay the provider directly.
Pro
- 1 OpenClaw Agent
- 2 GB RAM
- BYOK — Bring Your Own Keys
- Telegram & Discord
- Email Support
Premium
- 3 OpenClaw or Hermes Agents
- 4 GB RAM each
- BYOK — Bring Your Own Keys
- All Channels + Slack
- Priority Support
- Usage Analytics
New to the two agents? Read the OpenClaw vs Hermes comparison or the Hermes deployment guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hermes Agent?+
Hermes Agent is an open-source, self-improving AI agent from Nous Research, written in Python (178k+ GitHub stars as of June 2026). Unlike a plain chatbot, it has a learning loop that creates and improves its own skills from experience, with first-class MCP support and cron-scheduled tasks.
What does managed Hermes hosting include?+
We provision the container, build the Hermes image, seed the config, encrypt your keys, set permissions, and keep it running with automatic restarts. You pick Hermes, choose a model, paste your channel token, and it’s live in about 30 seconds — no Docker, BuildKit, or SSH on your side.
How much does Hermes hosting cost?+
Hermes runs on the Premium plan at $48/month, which includes up to 3 agents (any mix of OpenClaw or Hermes) at 4 GB RAM each, all channels including Slack, priority support, and usage analytics. You bring your own model keys and pay the provider directly — no inference markup.
Why is Hermes on the Premium plan?+
Hermes is heavier than OpenClaw — its learning loop and skill execution want more memory — so we run it on Premium’s 4 GB-per-agent tier rather than Pro’s 2 GB.
Which model providers can Hermes use?+
All 13 BYOK providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, xAI, Mistral, DeepSeek, Together, Fireworks, Perplexity, OpenRouter, Cohere, and NVIDIA.
What channels does Hermes support?+
Hermes connects through its messaging gateway to Telegram, Discord, and Slack on VibeOpenClaw. It runs as a gateway rather than exposing a public HTTP endpoint.
Can I run OpenClaw and Hermes together?+
Yes. Premium lets you run up to 3 agents in any mix, so you can host OpenClaw and Hermes side-by-side and point both at the same encrypted provider keys.
Can I migrate a self-hosted Hermes setup?+
Yes. Deploy a managed Hermes agent, point it at your provider keys, and move over your configuration — you skip the Docker BuildKit/buildx setup that trips up most DIY installs.
How is my Hermes agent isolated?+
Each Hermes agent runs in its own Docker container with dedicated RAM and AES-256-GCM-encrypted keys, isolated from every other agent on the platform.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes — Premium is month-to-month and cancellable from the billing page; your agents run through the end of the paid period.
Deploy your Hermes agent
One-click managed Hermes with Docker isolation and BYOK — on Premium at $48/mo.