Comment on Ask HN: Share your productive usage of OpenClawparentComments−galaxyLogic6moCan you not use it for free?−block_dagger6moThe harness (OpenClaw) is free, but you have to run a local model or pay for a remote one. Local models just aren't smart or fast enough for good results in this space yet.−akmarinov6moMinimax is $10/month. OpenAI/Claude have $20/month. You likely spend more on coffee these days−a10c6moAnd you can’t run OpenAi / Claude subscriptions through OpenClaw without violating their ToS. You need to use API keys, which are pay as you go−galaxyLogic6moGood point. If I quit coffee I could easily afford those :-)
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Can you not use it for free?
The harness (OpenClaw) is free, but you have to run a local model or pay for a remote one. Local models just aren't smart or fast enough for good results in this space yet.
Minimax is $10/month. OpenAI/Claude have $20/month. You likely spend more on coffee these days
And you can’t run OpenAi / Claude subscriptions through OpenClaw without violating their ToS. You need to use API keys, which are pay as you go
Good point. If I quit coffee I could easily afford those :-)