Provision

Comparison

Provision vs OpenClawCloud

OpenClawCloud and Provision both remove the OpenClaw setup tax, but they take different paths. OpenClawCloud gives you an OpenClaw VM you log into through an iframe — your own AI computer with zero configuration. Provision turns OpenClaw into a team of named agents that live in Slack, Telegram, Discord, or your Web Chat, with email inboxes and persistent identities.

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At a glance

OpenClawCloud is the cheapest way to get a turn-key OpenClaw VM. Provision is the only way to get OpenClaw agents that live in Slack, Telegram, Discord, and email like real teammates.

ProvisionRecommended

Best for: Teams who want OpenClaw agents inside their existing channels and email.

OpenClawCloudopen.claw.cloud ↗

Best for: Individuals who want a low-cost, self-serve OpenClaw VM in the browser.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Side-by-side on the things that usually drive a decision.

FeatureProvisionOpenClawCloud
Pricing$99/moFree / $9.99 / $39.99
Free trial48-hour free trialFree tier
Managed OpenClaw runtime
Yes— Dedicated, per team
Yes— VM in iframe
Sandboxed browser
Yes— Per agent, viewable in dashboard
Partial— Inside the VM
Real email inbox per agent
Yes
No
Slack integration
Yes— Native, one-click
No
Telegram integration
Yes
No
Discord integration
Yes
No
Web Chat widget
Yes
No
Multi-agent team
Yes— Roster, delegation
No
Persistent agent identity
Yes— Names, roles, avatars
Partial— Per VM
BYO ChatGPT subscription
Yes
Partial— Bundled models
Open source core
Yes— MIT
No
Self-host option
Yes
No

Compiled from public marketing materials. If anything has changed on open.claw.cloud, we'll update — please let us know.

How they actually differ

The five or six dimensions that matter most when teams pick one.

VM-in-iframe vs agents-in-your-channels

OpenClawCloud's product is a virtual computer running OpenClaw, accessed through an iframe in your browser. It's a clever way to deliver zero-setup OpenClaw — you log in and there it is. But the agent only exists inside that iframe. Provision flips the model: instead of you visiting OpenClaw, OpenClaw comes to you — in Slack, in Telegram, in Discord, in email, in your team's existing surfaces.

Channel coverage

OpenClawCloud has no native Slack, Telegram, Discord, or Web Chat integrations. Anything you want to do in your team's communication tools, you do by pasting links and copying output between the OpenClaw VM and your real workspace. Provision ships first-party OAuth integrations for all four — connecting any of them is a single click in the dashboard.

Email inbox per agent

OpenClawCloud agents don't have an email address. If they need to email someone, you set up SMTP yourself or use the OpenClaw browser to log into your Gmail. Provision provisions a real address (@provisionagents.com) per agent, with deliverability and routing handled. The agent can be the actual sender of an outreach campaign or the actual recipient of an inbound lead.

Multi-agent vs single-VM

OpenClawCloud is one VM per user. You can spin up more VMs but each is independent — they don't know about each other, can't delegate, and don't appear in a roster. Provision is built around a team of named agents (Buzz, Max, Echo, Sage in the demo) that delegate tasks to each other and report back. The whole platform is built on the idea that a team of focused agents beats one generalist.

Pricing & model access

OpenClawCloud's free and Plus tiers are very competitive — $0 and $9.99/mo respectively. Pro is $39.99 with bundled models (GLM, Claude). Provision is $99/mo flat, but you bring your own ChatGPT or Claude subscription at no markup, or use Provision credits. For light personal use, OpenClawCloud is much cheaper. For team use, Provision is cheaper than building Slack/email/Discord on top of OpenClawCloud.

When OpenClawCloud is the better choice

  • You want the cheapest possible managed OpenClaw — the free or $9.99 Plus tier is enough.
  • You're using OpenClaw alone and don't need it inside team channels or email.
  • Bundled model access (without bringing your own key) is appealing.

When Provision is the better choice

  • You need OpenClaw agents in Slack, Telegram, Discord, or a Web Chat widget — not in an iframe.
  • Each agent needs a real email inbox to send and receive on its own.
  • You're hiring multiple agents with distinct roles that delegate to each other.
  • Open source / self-host capability matters for your compliance posture.
  • You'd rather plug in your existing ChatGPT or Claude subscription than buy bundled credits.

FAQ

Is Provision more expensive than OpenClawCloud?
Yes — at the entry tier. OpenClawCloud has a free tier and $9.99/mo Plus tier. Provision is $99/mo flat. The price difference reflects what you get: Provision includes Slack/Telegram/Discord/Web Chat OAuth, email-per-agent with deliverability, multi-agent infrastructure, and the open-source core. If you don't need those, OpenClawCloud is genuinely cheaper.
Can OpenClawCloud agents email me?
Not natively. The agent runs in a sandboxed VM. You'd have to wire SMTP yourself or have the agent log into your Gmail through the in-VM browser. Provision provisions a real @provisionagents.com inbox per agent with deliverability handled.
Can OpenClawCloud agents post in our Slack?
Not natively — there's no first-party Slack integration. Provision ships Slack OAuth as a one-click connection; the same agent can also be in Telegram, Discord, and a Web Chat widget simultaneously.
Is Provision the same as a managed OpenClaw VM?
No. OpenClawCloud is closer to a managed OpenClaw VM. Provision is a managed OpenClaw platform — it ships agents into your team's existing tools instead of giving you a VM to log into.
Can I self-host Provision?
Yes. The Provision core is MIT licensed. Clone, run on your own hardware, free forever. You only pay if you want the managed cloud conveniences.

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