Cloud VPS
VPS — 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM
An entry-level VPS that can run OpenClaw for basic usage. Best suited for light workloads and users who primarily use cloud LLMs rather than local inference.
Details
Type Cloud VPS
Price €5-7/mo
RAM 4GB
CPU 2 vCPU (shared)
Local Models Not practical for local models due to RAM constraints. Use with cloud LLM providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or OpenRouter.
Use Case Cloud API use (recommended minimum)
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