What AI models does the agent use?

The agent has access to Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and other top models. It automatically routes to the best model for each task — you never have to think about API keys or token limits.

Yes. Each agent runs in an isolated environment. We don't train on your data, and you can export or delete everything at any time. The underlying engine (GoGogot) is open-source, so you can audit exactly how it works.

What can the agent actually do?

Browse the web, process files (CSV, PDF, images), run scheduled tasks, remember context across sessions, and communicate via Telegram or Slack. Think of it as a capable junior employee, not a chatbot.

How does memory work?

The agent maintains persistent memory across sessions. It remembers your preferences, past conversations, and task context. You can also explicitly tell it to remember or forget things.

Can I self-host the agent?

Absolutely. GoGogot is 100% open-source. Run it on your own hardware for free. cowork.ink is the managed version — we handle servers, model costs, updates, and uptime so you don't have to.

Is there a free trial?

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. Spin up an agent, give it real tasks, and if it doesn't save you time, we'll refund you — no questions asked.

What is OpenClaw and is it free?

OpenClaw is a free, open-source personal AI agent you run on your own machine. It connects to any LLM provider (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, DeepSeek, or a local model) using your own API key — no subscription needed. The software itself is MIT-licensed.

What messaging apps does OpenClaw support?

OpenClaw works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage (via BlueBubbles), Signal, Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, and many others. You can talk to the same agent from multiple channels simultaneously.

Do I need a powerful computer to run OpenClaw?

No. OpenClaw's Gateway (the agent server) is lightweight — it runs comfortably on a Raspberry Pi, an old laptop, or a $5/month VPS. The heavy lifting is done by the cloud LLM you connect it to, not your hardware.

How do I add new capabilities to OpenClaw?

Install Skills from ClawHub, the community registry with 5,700+ plugins. Run `npx clawhub install ` to add any skill. OpenClaw can also auto-detect installed CLI tools (like `gh` or `ffmpeg`) and wrap them as skills automatically.

What is the difference between OpenClaw and a chatbot like ChatGPT?

ChatGPT runs in the cloud and forgets each conversation. OpenClaw runs on your hardware, retains memory across all sessions, can take action (browse the web, read and write files, run shell commands), and receives your messages through the apps you already use. It's an agent, not a chat widget. See our [comparison of AI agents vs. chatbots](/blog/ai-agents-vs-chatbots/) for a full breakdown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenClaw and is it free?: OpenClaw is a free, open-source personal AI agent you run on your own machine. It connects to any LLM provider (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, DeepSeek, or a local model) using your own API key — no subscription needed. The software itself is MIT-licensed.
What messaging apps does OpenClaw support?: OpenClaw works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage (via BlueBubbles), Signal, Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, Matrix, and many others. You can talk to the same agent from multiple channels simultaneously.
Do I need a powerful computer to run OpenClaw?: No. OpenClaw's Gateway (the agent server) is lightweight — it runs comfortably on a Raspberry Pi, an old laptop, or a $5/month VPS. The heavy lifting is done by the cloud LLM you connect it to, not your hardware.
How do I add new capabilities to OpenClaw?: Install Skills from ClawHub, the community registry with 5,700+ plugins. Run `npx clawhub install <name>` to add any skill. OpenClaw can also auto-detect installed CLI tools (like `gh` or `ffmpeg`) and wrap them as skills automatically.
What is the difference between OpenClaw and a chatbot like ChatGPT?: ChatGPT runs in the cloud and forgets each conversation. OpenClaw runs on your hardware, retains memory across all sessions, can take action (browse the web, read and write files, run shell commands), and receives your messages through the apps you already use. It's an agent, not a chat widget. See our [comparison of AI agents vs. chatbots](/blog/ai-agents-vs-chatbots/) for a full breakdown.