OpenClaw hosting with DeepSeek
Run a managed OpenClaw agent on DeepSeek models with your own API key — one-click deploy, Docker isolation, and no inference markup, from $24/mo.
Highly cost-effective models with strong reasoning and coding performance.
Why DeepSeek for your OpenClaw agent
DeepSeek has become popular for delivering strong reasoning and coding results at a fraction of frontier pricing. A favorite when you want capable output on a tight budget.
Use DeepSeek to run a capable OpenClaw agent while keeping your BYOK inference bill low. Representative models: DeepSeek chat and reasoning models.
Deploy in 3 steps
- Create a DeepSeek API key in the DeepSeek dashboard.
- Sign up for VibeOpenClaw and paste the key on the API Keys page (encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM).
- Click New Agent → OpenClaw → choose a DeepSeek model → connect a channel → Create. Live in ~30 seconds.
BYOK means you pay DeepSeek directly — we never mark up inference. Want a different provider? See all OpenClaw hosting options, or read what BYOK actually buys you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run OpenClaw on DeepSeek models?+
Yes. VibeOpenClaw supports DeepSeek as one of 13 BYOK providers. Add your DeepSeek API key on the API Keys page, create an OpenClaw agent, and select a DeepSeek model — your agent is live in about 30 seconds.
Where do I get a DeepSeek API key?+
Create one in the DeepSeek dashboard (https://platform.deepseek.com/api_keys), then paste it into VibeOpenClaw’s API Keys page. It’s encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and only decrypted in-process to make model calls.
Does VibeOpenClaw mark up DeepSeek usage?+
No. It’s true BYOK — you pay DeepSeek directly for inference and we never proxy or mark up your usage. Your hosting fee ($24/mo Pro, $48/mo Premium) is separate from your model spend.
Can I switch models or providers later?+
Yes. You can change the model on an agent, or add keys for other providers, at any time — your agent isn’t locked to DeepSeek.
Which plan do I need?+
Any plan works with DeepSeek. Pro ($24/mo) runs 1 OpenClaw agent; Premium ($48/mo) runs up to 3 OpenClaw or Hermes agents and adds Slack.
Run OpenClaw on DeepSeek
Bring your DeepSeek key, deploy in ~30 seconds — managed, isolated, no markup, from $24/mo.