Managed OpenClaw hosting

Run OpenClaw without managing servers.

Qoren deploys and runs OpenClaw agents in managed cloud environments, so you can keep agents online, configure them, and monitor usage without handling Docker, VPS setup, updates, or infrastructure.

Direct answer

Can I run OpenClaw without a VPS?

Yes. Qoren provides managed OpenClaw deployments for users who want a hosted, always-on agent without maintaining their own server. It is not designed for users who specifically need local-only or offline self-hosting.

Runtime
OpenClaw agents
Hosting model
Managed cloud environments
Best for
Always-on agents without server work
You avoid
Docker, VPS setup, updates, and ops

OpenClaw deployment options

OptionOperations burdenBest fit
Local machineYou keep the machine awake, patched, and backed up.Free experiments and local-only workflows.
VPSYou manage Linux, Docker, firewalling, updates, logs, and recovery.Developers who want full host control.
QorenQoren manages the cloud environment and runtime operations.Always-on OpenClaw agents without server maintenance.

What Qoren handles for OpenClaw

Qoren is the managed deployment layer around OpenClaw. You bring the agent intent, credentials, and operating rules; Qoren handles the environment where the agent runs.

  • Provisioning a cloud environment for the agent.
  • Keeping the agent online for scheduled and triggered work.
  • Separating secrets, configuration, runtime files, and logs from your laptop.
  • Showing usage and operational status from one dashboard.

When managed OpenClaw is the right fit

Managed OpenClaw hosting is useful when the agent needs to keep working after your laptop sleeps, when you do not want to maintain a VPS, or when a teammate needs a repeatable deployment path.

  • Customer support, research, monitoring, and internal operations agents.
  • Agents that must run on a schedule or respond to events while you are away.
  • Teams that want a cloud deployment without becoming infrastructure operators.

What to decide before deploying

The deployment is easier when the operating contract is clear before the agent goes live.

  • Model provider and whether you will use Qoren's managed key or bring your own.
  • Secrets the agent needs, such as app tokens, database credentials, or webhooks.
  • Persistent storage requirements and what the agent is allowed to write.
  • Schedules, triggers, spend limits, and escalation rules.

When not to use Qoren

Qoren is not the best answer for every OpenClaw user. If your priority is a free local experiment, offline use, or full control over every host-level setting, local self-hosting or your own VPS may be the better fit.

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Frequently asked questions

No. Qoren is a managed hosting and operations layer for running OpenClaw agents online. OpenClaw remains the agent runtime you are deploying.

Join the closed beta for managed agent hosting.

Qoren is opening to new teams in batches. Join the waitlist and we will send an invite when a spot opens.

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