Do I need to have an account on a cloud provider to use Wodby?

You can connect your own managed Kubernetes provider or use one dedicated server for self-hosted Kubernetes. Alternatively, you can use Wodby Cloud when you do not want the cluster in your own cloud account or on your own server.

Can I use Wodby with a dedicated server?

Yes. Wodby supports budget single-server self-hosted Kubernetes setups with K3s, a lightweight open-source Kubernetes distribution, when you do not need Kubernetes scaling.

I couldn't find my specific application stack, how do I start?

Start with the closest pre-configured stack and customize it, or build a stack from managed services. You can also contact Wodby to request a new stack.

Will I be vendor locked-in to Wodby?

No. Wodby is built on open standards like Kubernetes. You can disconnect your cluster and keep running your apps, but Wodby-managed tasks stop.

I have a small website (PHP, MySQL). How much would it cost? What if I deploy 10 of them?

Pricing is based on total app services. One site with Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL is 3 services and falls under the $48/month minimum tier. Ten such sites total 30 services and cost $60/month. Extra CI/CD minutes and registry storage are billed separately.

OpenClaw Hosting

Host OpenClaw with Wodby using a managed stack designed for always-on gateways and private-by-default access. Wodby Cloud is the simplest option when you do not want to run the cluster in your own account or on your own server.

Wodby Cloud gives you persistent Wodby-hosted clusters billed by resource usage. Managed Kubernetes stays available when you need scaling; self-hosted Kubernetes with K3s is the lower-cost single-server path for smaller setups.

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Managed OpenClaw stack

Start from a small OpenClaw stack centered on the gateway service instead of building custom hosting around it.

Private access through Tailscale

Keep your OpenClaw gateway reachable inside your tailnet instead of exposing it directly to the public internet.

Flexible hosting models

Use Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or self-hosted Kubernetes with K3s on one server depending on how much operational work, scaling, and cost optimization you need.

Step-by-step guide

Step-by-step OpenClaw deployment guide

If you want the exact flow for setting up Tailscale, deploying the OpenClaw stack, copying the gateway token, and approving devices, use the full walkthrough guide.

It covers deploying OpenClaw privately with Tailscale on Wodby from the first integration step through connecting your local CLI and nodes.

Read the OpenClaw deployment guide

Managed hosting model

Wodby Cloud for managed OpenClaw hosting

If you do not want to use your own Kubernetes cluster or server, Wodby Cloud is the most direct way to host OpenClaw on Wodby. It lets you run the OpenClaw gateway on a persistent Wodby-hosted cluster billed according to the resources you actually use.

That makes Wodby Cloud a strong fit for teams that want an always-on OpenClaw gateway without needing their own cloud account, cluster, or server setup.

Why start with Wodby Cloud

No need to set up your own cloud account, Kubernetes cluster, or server before deploying OpenClaw.
Persistent Wodby-hosted clusters billed hourly as Wodby compute usage.
Paid plans include $24 of Wodby compute per month for Wodby Cloud usage.
Useful for a private OpenClaw gateway with Tailscale access and reusable provider integrations.

Read more about Wodby Cloud or review Wodby Cloud pricing.

Platform features

More than hosting for OpenClaw

Wodby Cloud gives you the platform around the stack, not just a place to run it. Teams can manage environments, delivery flow, and day-to-day operations in one system instead of combining separate hosting and deployment tools.

That means the value on these hosting pages is both managed infrastructure and a repeatable application platform for ongoing work.

What you get from the platform

Managed OpenClaw stack with services that work together out of the box.
Private-by-default access with Tailscale integration for running the gateway inside your tailnet.
Environment management for separate gateway setups and repeatable deployments.
Provider integrations and app operations in one place without building the hosting layer yourself.

Alternative hosting options when you want more control

Managed Kubernetes

Managed Kubernetes is the stronger fit when OpenClaw hosting needs more provider flexibility or a more opinionated production setup in your own cloud account.

Managed Kubernetes options

Budget self-hosted Kubernetes

Self-hosted Kubernetes with K3s on one dedicated server or VM is a practical lower-cost option for OpenClaw hosting when you need an always-on gateway but not Kubernetes scaling.

Read more on the self-hosted Kubernetes with K3s page.

Who this is for

Teams that want a private, always-on OpenClaw gateway without running clusters in their own account or on their own servers usually get the clearest value from starting on Wodby Cloud.

If infrastructure ownership matters more later, the same small OpenClaw stack can move to managed Kubernetes in your own account or to a single-server self-hosted Kubernetes setup.

Continue exploring

View the OpenClaw stack to see services and stack features.
Compare infrastructure options on the Kubernetes providers page.
Review Wodby Cloud pricing and Wodby compute usage.

Managed hosting

Ready to run OpenClaw on Wodby Cloud?

Start with Wodby's managed OpenClaw stack and get environments, delivery workflow, and day-to-day operations in one hosted platform.

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Integrations

Integrations for an OpenClaw gateway

OpenClaw hosting mostly comes down to the gateway itself, private network access through Tailscale, and the provider integrations you want to attach.

OpenAI

Attach OpenAI credentials to the OpenClaw gateway without managing secrets by hand.

Anthropic

Reuse Anthropic credentials cleanly when OpenClaw needs Claude models.

Gemini

Connect Gemini to the gateway when you want Google models available in OpenClaw.

Use Telegram where your OpenClaw setup needs chat-based workflows or notifications.

Discord

Connect Discord for OpenClaw-related messaging and bot workflows.

Tailscale

Keep the OpenClaw gateway private by default and reachable only inside your tailnet.

Stack preview

OpenClaw stack preview

Stack service	Base service	Role
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	Primary
Tailscale	Tailscale	Required

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Next step

Seen enough of the OpenClaw stack? Start with hosted delivery

Create an account to run OpenClaw on Wodby Cloud with environments, deployments, and stack operations managed from one place.

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We moved our Drupal hosting to use Wodby and changed our development workflow to use Docker at the same time. Now we can concentrate on Drupal development and we're not losing time configuring servers etc. When a site needs additional resources or hosting in a different region we can be way more responsive as deploying a new instance takes no time at all.
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Eighty Options
Wodby’s innovative infrastructure helped us to increase the speed and simplify our app deployment, while also leaving us the freedom of handling our hosting and not locking us on a specific pattern. We are now much more robust for future growth and will be able to innovate faster.
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Ramsalt Lab

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Alternatives

Comparing Wodby with alternatives

Wodby is usually the stronger fit when you need complete application stacks, persistent workloads, integrated operations, and flexibility across Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or self-hosted Kubernetes.

Start deploying apps with Wodby

Choose Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or K3s, then deploy stacks with CI/CD, backups, SSL, integrations, and environment management in the same platform.

Run the same stack workflow on Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or K3s
Deploy app instances for production, staging, previews, and development
Use Wodby CI or your existing pipeline with the Wodby CLI
Keep backups, certificates, integrations, and access control in the platform

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