OpenClaw Free Tier: Features, Limits, and Setup

The OpenClaw free tier on Fast.io lets self-hosted AI assistants use 50 GB storage spread across up to 5 workspaces. You get 5,000 credits monthly that reset every 30 days. These handle storage, downloads, AI tokens, and document indexing.

Start with one command: npx clawhub@latest install fast-io. It adds 14 tools for uploads, folders, branded shares, locks, and RAG queries. Compatible with Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, and Llama. On first run, it opens your browser for account setup—no extra config required.

Shared workspaces suit teams nicely. Agents store files next to human uploads. Automate with the REST API or MCP server. Humans log in via the dashboard. Ownership transfer makes handoffs easy.

Take this workflow: Agent downloads WhatsApp attachments, sorts images to /incoming/images/, PDFs to /documents/. It creates share links. Intelligence mode lets it index files for queries like "Summarize indemnity clauses across contracts." All cloud-based, no local disk space used.

Developers appreciate the easy setup. Skip API keys for starters. The first tool call triggers browser signup. Sessions persist through restarts.

The free tier comes with 50 GB total storage across up to 5 workspaces. The 1 GB max file size handles reports, screenshots, and datasets. Chunked uploads resume after interruptions.

Use one workspace per project, client, or task. They support nested folders and auto-versioning for edits. Deleted files go to a 60-day trash bin.

Shares come in three types: Send (outbound), Receive (inbound), Exchange (team). Up to 50 per workspace, 50 links per share, 10 invites each. Links expire after 60 days.

Example: A client report workspace holds 20 GB of files. A password-protected Send share lets clients download without signing up. Running out of storage? Archive files or upgrade your plan.

Credits track your usage across different activities. You receive 5,000 each month, resetting 30 days later at UTC midnight. They cover storage, downloads, AI tokens, and indexing.

Here are the core rates:

With 5,000 credits, expect around:

• 24 GB of downloads (5000 / 212)
• Indexing for 500 document pages
• 500,000 AI tokens processed
• The full 50 GB of storage

Check usage in the dashboard or through the API. Alerts trigger at 80% and 90%. At zero credits, new uploads, AI queries, and shares stop. Existing files and links remain available. Transfer ownership to a human to upgrade.

Tip: Quick shares save credits on small files compared to bulk transfers. Only enable intelligence mode on workspaces you actually query.

Outgrow the OpenClaw free tier?

Upgrade to Pro for 1 TB storage, 100,000 credits, 10 workspaces. All your data comes with you.

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The free tier provides full Fast.io access through the 14 ClawHub tools or the REST API.

ClawHub Integration (14 tools):

• File CRUD: upload, list, move, delete, version restore
• Folders: create, rename, organize
• Shares: create Send/Receive/Exchange with passwords, expiration
• Search: keyword and semantic across workspaces
• Locks: prevent concurrent edits in multi-agent setups
• AI chat: RAG queries with citations
• Webhooks: event notifications

Intelligence Mode: Toggle it per workspace to auto-index files. Ask questions like "Extract key risks from Q1 reports" and get answers with citations. No need for a separate vector DB.

Universal Previews: View files directly in the browser: HLS for video, zoom on images, paginated PDFs, audio waveforms.

Comments & Feedback: Pin notes to images, specific video timestamps, or PDF pages. Build threads, add emojis, share direct comment links.

URL Import: Pull files from web links. Use OAuth for Drive, Dropbox, Box, or OneDrive. Skip local downloads.

Ownership Transfer: Run org-transfer-token-create to make a claim link. Humans claim ownership while agents keep admin rights.

Webhooks: Get notified on uploads, edits, downloads. Build reactive setups without polling.

Example: Send a Telegram PDF to OpenClaw. Index it, generate a branded share, trigger a Slack webhook. Humans review via the link.

It works well for solo agents and small teams. Test for free, upgrade when ready for production.

Upgrading keeps your data intact. Pro suits agent teams. Business handles media-heavy workloads.

Upgrade once you reach the 50 GB storage, 5,000 credit, or 5 workspace limits.

Here's how:

1. Create a transfer link for a human to claim the org.
2. Head to Settings > Billing.
3. Choose Pro or Business.

Credits prorate on upgrade. Extra seats cost $1/mo each.