OpenClaw hosting with Perplexity
Run a managed OpenClaw agent on Perplexity models with your own API key — one-click deploy, Docker isolation, and no inference markup, from $24/mo.
Models with built-in web grounding for fresh, cited answers.
Why Perplexity for your OpenClaw agent
Perplexity’s API leans into web-grounded responses, returning answers informed by current sources. Useful when your agent needs up-to-date information rather than only its training data.
Use Perplexity when your OpenClaw agent needs current, web-grounded answers. Representative models: Sonar online models.
Deploy in 3 steps
- Create a Perplexity API key in the Perplexity 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 Perplexity model → connect a channel → Create. Live in ~30 seconds.
BYOK means you pay Perplexity 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 Perplexity models?+
Yes. VibeOpenClaw supports Perplexity as one of 13 BYOK providers. Add your Perplexity API key on the API Keys page, create an OpenClaw agent, and select a Perplexity model — your agent is live in about 30 seconds.
Where do I get a Perplexity API key?+
Create one in the Perplexity dashboard (https://www.perplexity.ai/settings/api), 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 Perplexity usage?+
No. It’s true BYOK — you pay Perplexity 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 Perplexity.
Which plan do I need?+
Any plan works with Perplexity. Pro ($24/mo) runs 1 OpenClaw agent; Premium ($48/mo) runs up to 3 OpenClaw or Hermes agents and adds Slack.
Run OpenClaw on Perplexity
Bring your Perplexity key, deploy in ~30 seconds — managed, isolated, no markup, from $24/mo.