How much does OpenClaw cost per month after the Claude pricing change?

OpenClaw itself is free. After April 4, 2026, Claude API costs for agents range from $5-15/month for hobby usage to $500-1,000+/month for 24/7 agents, depending on model choice and session frequency.

What is the cheapest way to run OpenClaw in 2026?

Use multi-model routing: Claude Haiku for routine checks ($0.25/1M input tokens) and Sonnet only for complex decisions ($3/1M). This can reduce costs by 60-80% compared to using Sonnet for everything.

Can I still use my Claude subscription with OpenClaw?

No. Since April 4, 2026, Claude subscriptions no longer cover OpenClaw usage. You need to use API billing (pay-as-you-go) separately from your subscription.

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OpenClaw Cost Calculator

See how the April 2026 Claude pricing change affects your AI agent costs.

Free · No signup · Updated April 8, 2026

April 4, 2026: Anthropic removed OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions. Your agent now needs separate API billing. Read the full analysis →

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About the Claude/OpenClaw Pricing Change

On April 4, 2026, Anthropic announced that Claude subscriptions no longer cover OpenClaw usage. This means AI agents running on OpenClaw now need separate API billing, potentially increasing costs by 5-50x depending on usage patterns.

This calculator helps you estimate your new monthly costs, compare models, and find savings through multi-model routing. For a complete analysis, read our full breakdown of the pricing change.

Key facts:

OpenClaw is free — you only pay for LLM API usage
Claude Haiku is 12-60x cheaper than Sonnet/Opus for routine tasks
Multi-model routing can save 60-80% on agent costs
Anthropic transition credit available until April 17, 2026
Felix Craft generates $200 revenue per $1 of LLM cost