OpenClaw hosting with OpenRouter
Run a managed OpenClaw agent on OpenRouter models with your own API key — one-click deploy, Docker isolation, and no inference markup, from $24/mo.
One API key that routes to hundreds of models across providers.
Why OpenRouter for your OpenClaw agent
OpenRouter is an aggregator: a single key gives access to models from many providers, with easy switching and unified billing. Great for experimenting before you commit to one provider.
Choose OpenRouter to A/B different models for your OpenClaw agent without juggling separate keys. Representative models: Hundreds of models across providers.
Deploy in 3 steps
- Create a OpenRouter API key in the OpenRouter 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 OpenRouter model → connect a channel → Create. Live in ~30 seconds.
BYOK means you pay OpenRouter 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 OpenRouter models?+
Yes. VibeOpenClaw supports OpenRouter as one of 13 BYOK providers. Add your OpenRouter API key on the API Keys page, create an OpenClaw agent, and select a OpenRouter model — your agent is live in about 30 seconds.
Where do I get a OpenRouter API key?+
Create one in the OpenRouter dashboard (https://openrouter.ai/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 OpenRouter usage?+
No. It’s true BYOK — you pay OpenRouter 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 OpenRouter.
Which plan do I need?+
Any plan works with OpenRouter. Pro ($24/mo) runs 1 OpenClaw agent; Premium ($48/mo) runs up to 3 OpenClaw or Hermes agents and adds Slack.
Run OpenClaw on OpenRouter
Bring your OpenRouter key, deploy in ~30 seconds — managed, isolated, no markup, from $24/mo.