BetterClaw

What is BetterClaw

BetterClaw is a no-code AI agent platform that allows users to build and deploy autonomous AI agents in under 60 seconds. It is positioned as an alternative to OpenClaw, offering a visual agent builder, support for any OpenClaw skill plus 18 curated skills, and native integrations with Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail. The platform eliminates the need for Docker, YAML, or VPS hosting, making it accessible to non-technical teams. It supports Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) with zero inference markup, and includes enterprise-grade security features such as AES-256 encryption, secrets auto-purge, and sandboxed execution.

How to use BetterClaw

1. Sign up free – No credit card required, free forever.
2. Build your agent – Start from a template (General Assistant, Research Analyst, Content Writer, Software Developer, Marketing Strategist, or Finance Analyst) or from scratch. Connect your LLM key (BYOK) from providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, or Ollama.
3. Go live – Connect your channels: token for Telegram, OAuth for Slack, Discord, and Gmail. Your agent is deployed and ready to work.

Features of BetterClaw

• Visual agent builder – No code, no YAML, no config files.
• Any OpenClaw skill plus 18 curated skills – All curated skills pass a 4-layer security audit; 824 malicious skills rejected.
• Heartbeat scheduling – Agents wake, work, and sleep, saving up to 60% on LLM costs.
• Secrets auto-purge – Credentials are purged from memory after 5 minutes.
• Trust levels and kill switch – Agents start as Intern (asks approval), can be promoted to Specialist or Lead; one-click pause.
• BYOK with zero markup – Use your own API key; no inference cost markup.
• File deliverables – Agents return downloadable PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, images, audio, video, and Markdown files.
• Tracked tasks – Tasks move through backlog, ready, running, success, or failure states; one-click re-queue for failed runs.
• Recurring schedules – Timezone-aware recurring tasks.
• Chat-to-skill authoring – Turn a working chat into a reusable named skill.
• Per-agent credential grants – With full secret access audit log.
• Per-agent spending caps – Cost tracking and limits.
• Native integrations – Telegram, Slack, Discord, Gmail, plus custom webhooks.
• Enterprise-grade security – Isolated Docker sandboxes, AES-256 encryption, auto security patching, SOC 2 friendly.
• 30+ LLM providers – Including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, Cohere, and custom endpoints.

Use Cases of BetterClaw

• Support automation – Handle support tickets, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and process approvals.
• Content creation – Generate articles, reports, and marketing copy.
• Research – Conduct research and compile findings.
• Software development – Assist with coding tasks.
• Finance analysis – Analyze financial data and generate reports.
• HR screening – Automate candidate screening.

Pricing

• Free Plan – $0/month, 1 agent, 500 credits/month (1 credit = 1 minute of agent uptime), 3 connectors, 7-day memory, basic skills, file deliverables, BYOK, secrets auto-purge, Telegram and Slack. Free forever, no credit card.
• Pro Plan – $49/month ($39/month billed annually), 5 agents, 12,000 credits/month, unlimited connectors, multi-account, ad integrations (Meta/Google/X), proxy access, 90-day memory, 2 team seats, curated + custom skills, BYOK + managed keys, Telegram + Slack webhooks, advanced cost tracking, 24h email support.
• Business Plan – $149/month ($119/month billed annually), 25 agents, 40,000 credits/month, unlimited connectors, multi-account, ad integrations, proxy access, unlimited memory, 5 team seats, dedicated Railway instance (2 vCPU / 2 GB), Telegram + Slack + custom webhooks, advanced cost tracking with alerts, 12h priority support.

FAQ

What is BetterClaw and how is it different from OpenClaw? BetterClaw is an AI agent platform and the leading alternative to OpenClaw. You deploy autonomous AI agents that handle support tickets, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and process approvals from your browser in under 2 minutes. No Docker, no YAML, no VPS. Unlike OpenClaw, which is chat-only, BetterClaw adds a visual agent builder, tracked tasks with timezone-aware recurring schedules, downloadable file deliverables, chat-to-skill authoring, per-agent credential grants, built-in cost controls, and secrets auto-purge out of the box. It runs any OpenClaw skill, plus 18 curated skills that have passed a 4-layer security review.

Does BetterClaw have a free plan? Yes. The free plan includes 1 agent, 500 credits a month, managed infrastructure, API access, Telegram and Slack integrations, file deliverables, OpenClaw skill support, secrets auto-purge, and AES-256 encrypted credentials. No credit card required. You bring your own LLM API key (BYOK). The free plan is free forever, not a trial.

What is a credit on BetterClaw? One credit equals one minute of agent machine uptime. Managed LLM usage is also converted into credits, but if you bring your own key (BYOK) your inference is billed directly by your provider and never draws credits. The free plan includes 500 credits a month, Pro includes 12,000, and Business includes 40,000. Because agents only consume uptime while they are actually working, a scheduled agent that wakes, works, and stands down costs a fraction of an always-on one.

Which chat platforms and channels does BetterClaw support? Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Gmail are supported natively today, and any other channel can be connected with a custom webhook. One agent can serve several channels at once without separate setup for each.

Can non-technical teams use BetterClaw? Yes. BetterClaw was designed for non-technical teams. Start from one of six ready-made agent templates - General Assistant, Research Analyst, Content Writer, Software Developer, Marketing Strategist, or Finance Analyst - configure skills from the marketplace, connect your channels, and deploy. No terminal, no config files, no YAML. Your operations manager or marketing lead can build and manage agents without developer involvement.

What does BYOK mean on BetterClaw? BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. You connect your own API key from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, Ollama, or any supported LLM provider. Your agent uses your key for all inference. You pay the provider directly. BetterClaw never marks up inference costs. Zero middleman. This is the same on the free plan and the Pro plan.

Is BetterClaw enterprise-ready and secure? Yes. Every agent runs in an isolated Docker sandbox. All credentials are AES-256 encrypted and auto-purge from memory after 5 minutes. Every skill passes a 4-layer security verification. Action approval workflows, kill switch, and full audit trail are built in. Security patches are applied automatically. The security posture is identical on the free plan and the Pro plan.

How does BetterClaw's AI agent scheduling work? BetterClaw agents run on a Heartbeat system. They wake up on schedule, check for work, and stand down when there is nothing to do. You pay for results, not idle uptime. Most teams save 60% or more on LLM costs compared to always-on OpenClaw agents.

How does BetterClaw handle API key security? When your agent needs an API key or OAuth token, BetterClaw loads it into the agent's working memory for the task, then automatically purges it after 5 minutes. This is called secrets auto-purge with a 5-minute TTL. Even if an attacker breaches the container, your credentials are already gone. This is default behavior on every plan, including the free plan.

How much does BetterClaw cost per month? Free plan: $0 per month, 1 agent, 500 credits, no credit card, free forever. Pro plan: $49 per month ($39 per month billed annually) for 5 agents, 12,000 credits, unlimited connectors, 2 team seats, and 24h email support. Business plan: $149 per month ($119 per month billed annually) for 25 agents, 40,000 credits, 5 team seats, and 12h priority support. LLM inference is billed directly by your provider on BYOK, typically $2 to $15 per month depending on usage. Total for a Pro plan plus BYOK inference: roughly $51 to $64 per month.

Is BetterClaw hosted OpenClaw or a different platform? BetterClaw is not hosted OpenClaw. It is a standalone AI agent platform built on the ZeroClaw Rust runtime. You get the same autonomous agent capabilities but on a purpose-built platform with security, cost controls, secrets auto-purge, and a visual builder that OpenClaw does not have.

How do I migrate from OpenClaw to BetterClaw? BetterClaw supports the same skill format, chat platforms, and LLM providers as OpenClaw. Most teams switch in under an hour. Agent config, skills, and channel connections carry over.

Which AI models and LLM providers work with BetterClaw? 30+ providers including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, Cohere, and custom endpoints. BYOK with zero inference markup. Switch providers any time.

What are BetterClaw's AI agent trust levels? Every agent starts as an Intern (asks approval for everything). Promote to Specialist (independent within domain) or Lead (full autonomy, exception flagging only). You control the pace. OpenClaw has no equivalent system and gives every agent full access from day one.