Best baseline
Start with a VPS that gives you at least 2 vCPU and 4GB RAM if you want a practical OpenClaw deployment path.
What to look for
- Enough memory headroom
- Clean OS environment
- Simple firewall and reverse proxy setup
- Pricing you can tolerate long enough to learn from the deployment
What to skip
- Ultra-cheap plans that immediately force compromises
- Overbuying giant plans before you know your usage
- Confusing “can boot” with “is production-friendly”
Read next
Use this page with the deployment guide and the hardening checklist, not by itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is a reasonable minimum VPS for OpenClaw?
A practical starting point is usually 2 vCPU and 4GB RAM.
Should I buy the cheapest VPS possible?
Not if it creates immediate operational pain. The best budget plan is the cheapest one that stays usable.
What matters most besides price?
Memory headroom, stable networking, clean service management, and a straightforward security baseline.
Next practical step.
Use this page as a decision shortcut, then move into the related implementation guide or checklist instead of stopping at theory.