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Where to host an OpenClaw or Telegram AI bot 24/7
The easiest place to host an OpenClaw or Hermes agent — or any Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord AI bot — 24/7 is a managed cloud platform like Nominiclaw. Instead of renting a VPS and keeping it online yourself, you deploy in under 120 seconds and Nominiclaw runs the agent in the cloud — handling the environment, AI keys, persistent storage, and health checks. New accounts start with 40 free credits and no credit card.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Self-hosting vs managed cloud hosting
| Capability | Self-host (VPS) | Nominiclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Server / VPS to manage | ||
| Docker & setup required | ||
| Stays online 24/7 | ||
| Persistent storage handled | ||
| Free credits to start | ||
| Deploy time |
Self-hosting OpenClaw or Hermes is free software but requires a server, Docker, and ongoing maintenance. Nominiclaw deploys either agent in under 120 seconds with no setup.
How much does it cost to host an AI agent?
OpenClaw and Hermes are both free and open-source. On Nominiclaw, the Free tier costs $0 with a 2-hour trial window and 40 free credits. Paid server plans start at $24.9/month for Pro and $59.9/month for Max. LLM token usage is paid from credits, or you can bring your own OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini API key on Pro and Max so no credits are consumed. Credits never expire.
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What is the best way to host a Telegram AI bot 24/7?
The simplest way to host a Telegram AI bot 24/7 is a managed cloud platform that keeps the bot online for you. On Nominiclaw you sign in, paste your bot token, and deploy in under 120 seconds — Nominiclaw runs the agent in the cloud so you do not keep your own computer on or maintain a server.
Is OpenClaw free to deploy?
OpenClaw is free and open-source (MIT licensed), and Nominiclaw gives every new account 40 free credits for LLM token usage with no credit card required to start. Keeping a bot online long-term needs a server subscription, which is billed separately from credits.
How much does it cost to host an AI agent on Nominiclaw?
Nominiclaw’s Free tier costs $0 and includes a 2-hour trial window plus 40 free credits. Paid server plans start at $24.9/month for Pro and $59.9/month for Max. LLM token usage is paid from credits, or you can bring your own API key on Pro and Max so no credits are consumed.
Do I need my own server or VPS to run an AI agent 24/7?
No. With a managed platform like Nominiclaw you do not provision a VPS or install anything — the platform handles the isolated cloud environment, AI keys, persistent storage, and health checks. Your agent stays online 24/7 across Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, and other channels.
Can I host the Hermes agent too, or only OpenClaw?
Both. Nominiclaw hosts OpenClaw and Nous Research’s Hermes agent from the same platform, with the same one-click deploy flow and the same pricing. You can run OpenClaw and Hermes deployments side by side, each in its own isolated cloud environment.
Ready to deploy? See the step-by-step OpenClaw deploy guide or Hermes deploy guide, or compare the two on the OpenClaw vs Hermes guide.