The ClawFast Blog

Guides, comparisons, and honest takes on running OpenClaw in 2026.

Security

The OpenClaw Security Crisis: 135K Exposed Instances and 3 Critical CVEs

135,000+ instances exposed. Three critical CVEs in one month. A prompt injection zero-day. Here's what happened, what's actually at risk, and what you should do about it.

Feb 2026 · 8 min read
Security

Is OpenClaw Safe? Security Risks and How to Protect Your AI Agent

OpenClaw's rapid growth outpaced its security. Bot token exposure, gateway hijacking, and API key theft are real risks. Here's what to watch for and how to protect your AI agent.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Comparison

EasyClaw Alternative: Why One Brand and One Architecture Matter

Search for "EasyClaw" and you'll find at least three different products by three different developers. When you're trusting a service with your bot token and API keys, knowing exactly who's running the infrastructure matters.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Comparison

SimpleClaw Alternative: Why Reliability Matters for OpenClaw Hosting

SimpleClaw pioneered one-click OpenClaw deployment. But after reliability issues and the founder listing it for sale, many users are looking for alternatives. Here's how the approaches differ.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Guide

What Does OpenClaw Actually Cost? A Real Breakdown

Everyone says OpenClaw is "free and open source." It is. But running it isn't. Here are the real numbers — from $0 to $3,600/month — and what drives the difference.

Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Guide

OpenClaw Self-Hosting vs Managed: The Real Trade-offs

Self-hosting OpenClaw gives you full control. But it also gives you full responsibility. Here's an honest breakdown of what you're signing up for — and when managed hosting makes more sense.

Feb 2026 · 7 min read
Comparison

OpenClaw Hosting Compared: Every Option in 2026

Self-hosting, SimpleClaw, EasyClaw, VPS providers, and ClawFast. An honest breakdown of what each option actually costs, who it's for, and where the trade-offs are.

Feb 2026 · 8 min read