OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent that handles everyday tasks autonomously – from email management to calendar planning. Controlled via chat or CLI.

Yes, OpenClaw is open source and free. You self-host it and keep full control over code and data.

Which LLMs are supported?

OpenClaw supports OpenAI (GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude), Mistral, and local models via Ollama. You can configure the model per task.

Do I need technical knowledge?

Basic Docker or Node.js knowledge helps for installation. Daily usage is via natural language – no coding skills needed.

How is OpenClaw different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a chat interface. OpenClaw is an agent that acts independently: send emails, book appointments, control systems – not just answer.

How does Till Freitag help with OpenClaw?

We help with setup, integration into your existing stack (monday.com, Make, etc.), and train your teams on usage.

OpenClaw

The AI agent that actually acts.

OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent that autonomously handles your daily tasks. Self-hosted, GDPR-compliant, and compatible with any LLM.

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Input

"Clean up my inbox"

Agent thinks

Analyze, prioritize, plan

Action

12 emails sorted, 3 replied

Done! ✅

Open Source

Fully open source

50+

Integrations

24/7

Autonomous operation

Self-hosted

Full control

What OpenClaw does

An agent that doesn't just respond – it acts.

Autonomous AI Agent

OpenClaw handles tasks independently – from emails to calendar, all via natural language.

CLI & Chat Interface

Control via terminal or your favorite messenger. No separate dashboard needed.

Workflow Automation

Define and automate complex processes – with triggers, conditions, and actions.

Self-Hosted & GDPR

Runs on your infrastructure. Your data stays with you – no cloud dependency.

Multi-LLM Support

Use OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or local models – you decide which LLM does the work.

API-First Architecture

Every function is API-accessible. Perfect for integration into existing systems.

Use Cases

OpenClaw handles the tasks that cost you time every day.

Email Management

Sort, prioritize, and reply to emails – automatically and context-aware.

Calendar Optimization

Coordinate appointments, resolve conflicts, and prep meetings – zero manual effort.

Team Communication

Monitor Slack, Teams, etc. – extract relevant info and derive tasks.

Process Orchestration

Manage cross-department workflows and connect to monday.com, Make & more.

OpenClaw vs. Alternatives

Not every team needs the full feature set. Here's how OpenClaw compares.

Criterion	OpenClaw	NanoClaw	ZeroClaw	memU
Architecture	Microservices	Single Process	Rust Binary	Knowledge Graph
Security
Multi-LLM
Offline-capable
Setup effort	High	Minimal	Minimal	Medium
Long-term memory
WhatsApp control
GitHub Stars	160K+	6.7K+	2.6K+	6.9K+
Best for	Power users	Security teams	Edge / IoT	Knowledge workers

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Set up OpenClaw for your team?

We help with setup, integration, and training – so your AI agent is productive from day one.

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