Author: Denise I Biteye Content Team

“Have you raised your little crayfish well?” has become the new greeting when people meet. From the door-to-door installation of 499, to nearly a thousand people queuing at the entrance of Tencent Building seeking guidance, to various local governments issuing support policies; “raising shrimp” is indeed enjoyable, but the threshold is high. The original version of the deployment document, which spans 30 pages, is enough to deter 99% of ordinary users.

Before the Spring Festival, Biteye had already organized 6 mainstream deployment solutions globally.?

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Recently, major domestic companies and new AI forces have also entered the field, launching “little crayfish family bucket” solutions that better suit Chinese users. Biteye will continue to conduct in-depth comparisons of the eight most popular domestic solutions based on four dimensions: installation convenience, functionality completeness, price cost, and security, to help you quickly select the “shrimp” that suits you best!

Category 1: Local Operation

Features: Software is installed on your own computer. When the computer is turned on, AI works; when the computer is turned off, AI goes offline.

Suitable for: Users who highly value privacy and need AI to directly operate local software.

1. Zhiyu AutoClaw (Aulon) - King of Browser Automation

Positioning: Produced by the Zhiyu GLM team, focusing on extremely powerful browser automation on the desktop.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Comes with a lightweight model, installation package is very small, and you can enter the automation guide in just 1 minute.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The core capability is webpage recognition, simulating real human clicks, automatically filling forms, and collecting data, with extremely high execution efficiency.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

New user registration grants a certain amount of free credits/points (zero-cost hands-on experience), with multi-tier paid credit packages available for extended use; model fees are based on the Coding Plan or API accessed, billed by usage, without additional server costs, providing high cost-effectiveness.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Models run locally, data is not transmitted outside, and compliance is very strong.

2. Tencent QClaw - Local WeChat Remote Control Version

Positioning: Produced by the Tencent PC Manager team, a local one-click version for remotely controlling computers via WeChat.

Currently in internal testing phase (limited invitations, an invitation code is required to download and install).

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bind via WeChat QR code, installation package runs with one click, no environment configuration needed.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The core advantage is the WeChat interface, issuing commands to control the computer, send files, and run processes; the drawback is it can only run locally, and goes offline when the computer is turned off.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Basic features are completely free, and the domestic network environment is extremely friendly.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Backed by Tencent, with financial-grade protection, data is relatively secure during local operation.

3. Cheetah EasyClaw - The Ultimate in Lightweight Privacy

Positioning: Produced by the Fu Sheng team, an extremely lightweight local privacy version.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Double-click to use, perfectly supports Win/Mac, and a beginner can complete AI identity settings in 3 minutes.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Supports integration with Telegram/Feishu, AI will continuously record and learn operational habits locally. A shortcoming is the skill library is slightly less compared to cloud-based.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The software itself is free, utilizing existing hardware resources, API costs can be self-provided as needed.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

All files, conversations, and Memory database reside on your personal computer, with data not leaving your premises.

Category 2: Web-Based/Cloud Hosting (SaaS/Web)

Features: Log in to the web to use, no environment configuration needed. AI runs on the vendor's cloud, 24/7 online.

Suitable for: Users pursuing extreme convenience, needing mobile synchronization, and executing long-term scheduled tasks.

⚠️ Note: These types of cloud servers are all within the country and cannot access overseas services like Google, Telegram, etc. If cross-border skills or fixed overseas IPs are needed, please choose local operation or purchase an overseas cloud server first.

1. Dark Side of the Moon KimiClaw - Simplest Browser Version

Positioning: Kimi's built-in OpenClaw hosting, a miraculous tool for beginners.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Completely no deployment, one-click activation in Kimi interface, online synchronization with mobile App.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Built-in Kimi K2.5 Thinking model + Online Search + Clawhub Skill Library, supports scheduled tasks and long-term memory.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐

Currently limited to Allegretto plan and above for premium members (199 yuan/month or 159 yuan/year).

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Large company encrypted storage, data security is superior to third-party SaaS.

2. Byte ArkClaw - Cloud 7×24 Online Version

Positioning: Produced by Volcano Engine, a zero-configuration, plug-and-play cloud SaaS solution.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐

One-click creation of dedicated ECS through the web, requires no configuration, can start conversing in a few minutes.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

7×24 cloud availability, deep integration with Feishu/DingTalk, supports skill installation, scheduled tasks, personality definition, fast file transfer, and more full-stack capabilities.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐

Requires subscription to Ark Coding Plan (Lite as low as 9.9 yuan for a 7-day trial, Pro starts at 49.9 yuan/month for long-term use), without the anxiety of separate token billing.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enterprise-level isolation + dedicated resource hosting, large company compliance, data retention for 24 hours after expiration, suitable for commercial use.

3. MiniMax MaxClaw - The Choice for Lazy People in Cloud Hosting

Positioning: Fully managed cloud-based OpenClaw launched by MiniMax, with excellent linguistic sense.

⚠️ Note: Distinguish between domestic and international versions; accounts do not interconnect, and selection should be based on whether the business involves external networks.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

After logging in with your mobile phone, one click creates an instance, completely bypassing annoying Docker error messages.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

7×24 cloud presence, supports long-term memory, all-in-one toolbox, Cron scheduled tasks, multi-end IM access, and skill market installation, suitable for automated office and content creation.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Subscription system (MiniMax Agent membership starts at approximately 39 yuan/month), credit packages cover extensive usage, supporting coding plans, saving self-building costs.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐

Cloud container hosting, data stored on the MiniMax platform, good compliance but recommended for non-extremely sensitive tasks, avoid uploading core secrets.

Category 3: Self-Built Cloud Server

Features: Rent a lightweight cloud server from a major provider. You own a "cloud computer," offering the highest degree of freedom but with operational thresholds.

Suitable for: Developers, enterprises, heavy users, and "big shrimp farmers" needing to run tasks on a large scale.

1. Tencent Cloud Lighthouse - Lightweight Cloud Server

Positioning: Tencent Cloud's official one-click deployment solution to run OpenClaw on a lightweight cloud server.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐

In the console, select “OpenClaw One-Click Image” for automatic initialization after purchase, it runs within 3-5 minutes, and verification/launch via web terminal is simple to start using.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Runs on Tencent intranet, with extremely low delay for WeChat/Enterprise WeChat API calls, supports 24-hour monitoring + report push to WeChat, realizing a complete closed-loop ecosystem.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Prices typically range from 30 to 60 yuan per month. Compared to the subscription model of SaaS web versions, this "rent a computer" method is more cost-effective for users who run scripts intensively.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sandbox isolation + Tencent Cloud enterprise-level protection, AI misoperations are limited to the cloud and will not affect local data, supporting snapshot backups.

2. Alibaba Cloud ECS - Most Stable Cloud Base

Positioning: Alibaba Cloud's official one-click deployment solution to run OpenClaw on the most stable cloud base.

? Installation Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐

One click on the official website to select the OpenClaw application image for purchase, automatic deployment in 5-10 minutes, with extremely user-friendly official documentation + video tutorials.

? Functionality Completeness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Natively integrated with the Hundred Refinements Platform (Qwen 3.5 series) + AppFlow connecting DingTalk/enterprise email and other local scenarios, leading in Chinese understanding and token subsidies.

? Price Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New user exclusive, 68 yuan for the first year, for heavy users who need to run tasks 24/7, this daily cost is only a few dimes.

? Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Financial-grade protection + official maintenance images, supports snapshot one-click rollback, and restoring configuration files easily even when errors occur.

Conclusion: The Balance between Freedom and Peace of Mind

Overall, cloud-based versions like KimiClaw, MaxClaw essentially trade “freedom for peace of mind.” While sacrificing in-depth local control, absolute privacy control, and the freedom of overseas ecosystems, they gain extreme convenience with zero barriers, one-click deployment, and perpetual online availability. For novice users or light office crowds, this is undoubtedly the perfect "entry point."

However, when your needs advance to deeply taking over local files or automating overseas toolchains, the limitations of the cloud-based version will emerge. This is the inevitable path for many seasoned players: beginning with a taste of the cloud, ultimately achieving independent control.

• Advanced choice: If you have high privacy requirements and need to be online 24/7, self-built cloud servers are a “medium path” balancing efficiency and isolation.

• Ultimate answer: If you pursue extreme privacy and content security, then thoroughly saying goodbye to the cloud, utilizing an idle computer or Mac Mini to set up a local private “shrimp pool,” is the ultimate answer.

? Easter Egg: The Editor's “Self-Kept” Cost-Effective Plan

After writing so much, I will also let you in on my setup. Considering “the need for efficiency, security, and cost-saving,” my current “productivity family bucket” configuration is as follows:

Shrimp Raising Configuration List: Tencent Cloud lightweight server (approximately 30 yuan/month) + MiniMax domestic Coding Plan (approximately 260 yuan/year)

To be honest, even though the local version has powerful features, as a heavy user, I have never dared to run Docker directly on my main computer. After all, OpenClaw has the highest privileges of the operating system, and “keeping the shrimp in a cloud sandbox” is my final safety line. Even if the AI logic goes astray and accidentally deletes files, the impact is only on the cloud container, leaving my local data untouched.

The “Crayfish War” of 2026 has just begun, with model iterations and ecological explosions, OpenClaw is evolving from a toy into a productivity infrastructure.

“To do a good job, one must first sharpen one’s ‘claws.’” Come share your “shrimp-raising” insights in the comments: which one is the most stable? Which one is the cost-performance king? Let’s witness this AI revolution together!

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