2026 Shrimp Battle: OpenClaw, More Suitable for Chinese Babies' Physique

Author: Denise I Biteye Content Team

"Have you finished raising your crayfish?" has become a new greeting. From on-site installation costing 499 yuan to nearly a thousand people queuing outside Tencent Building for guidance, and local governments issuing support policies; raising crayfish may be exciting, but the barrier to entry is high. The original 30-page deployment document is enough to deter 99% of ordinary users.

Before the Spring Festival, Biteye had already compiled a list of 6 mainstream global deployment solutions. 👇

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In the past two days, major domestic manufacturers and emerging AI companies have also entered the fray, launching "crayfish family buckets" more suited to the physique of Chinese babies. Biteye will continue to conduct an in-depth comparative review of the 8 most popular solutions in China, based on four dimensions: ease of installation, completeness of functions, price, and security, to help you quickly choose the "crayfish" that best suits your needs!

Category 1: Local Operation

1. AutoClaw (Aolong) - The King of Browser Automation

Positioning: Produced by the GLM team, it is a desktop application that focuses on powerful browser automation.

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It comes with a lightweight model, the installation package is extremely small, and it can be installed in 1 minute and then enter the automatic boot process.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Its core capability is webpage recognition, which simulates human clicks, automatically fills out forms, and collects data, with extremely high execution efficiency.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

New users receive a certain amount of free credits/points upon registration (zero-cost onboarding experience), and multi-tiered paid credit packages are supported for continued use; model fees are based on the Coding Plan or API and are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis, requiring no additional server costs and offering high cost-effectiveness.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The model runs locally, and the data is not shared externally, ensuring strong compliance.

2. Tencent QClaw - Local WeChat Remote Control Version

Positioning: Produced by Tencent PC Manager team, a local one-click version of WeChat for remotely controlling your computer.

It is currently in the closed beta testing phase (limited invitation system, you need to apply for an invitation code to download and install).

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bind your account via WeChat QR code, and the installation package runs with one click, requiring no environment configuration.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Its core advantage is its access to WeChat, allowing users to control their computers to send files and run processes by issuing commands; however, its disadvantage is that it can only run locally and goes offline when the computer is shut down.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With official Tencent endorsement, financial-grade protection, and relatively secure locally running data.

3. Cheetah EasyClaw - The Ceiling of Lightweight Privacy

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

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Double-click to use, perfectly supports Win/Mac, even beginners can complete AI identity setup in 3 minutes.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It supports Telegram/Lark integration, and the AI ​​continuously records and learns user habits locally. Its drawback is that its skill library is slightly smaller compared to the cloud.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The software itself is free, and API costs can be covered by the user as needed, utilizing existing hardware resources.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

All files, conversations, and memory databases reside on your personal computer; the data never leaves your home.

II. Web-based/Cloud-hosted (SaaS/Web)

⚠️ Note: These cloud-based servers are all located within China and cannot access overseas services such as Google and Telegram. If you need to run cross-border Skills or have a fixed overseas IP address, please prioritize local operation or purchase an overseas cloud server.

1. KimiClaw: The Dark Side of the Moon - Minimal Browser Version

Positioning: OpenClaw hosting built into the Kimi official website, a must-have tool for beginners.

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Completely no deployment required; one-click activation within the Kimi interface; webpage and mobile app synchronized online.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It features the built-in Kimi K2.5 Thinking model, online search, and Clawhub skill library, and supports scheduled tasks and long-term memory.

💰 Price and cost: ⭐⭐⭐

Currently, this service is only available to Allegretto plan members and above (monthly payment of 199 yuan / annual payment of 159 yuan).

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Large companies use encrypted storage, which offers superior data security compared to third-party SaaS.

2. ByteDance ArkClaw - Cloud-based 24/7 Online Version

Positioning: A cloud-based SaaS solution developed by Volcano Engine, requiring zero configuration and ready to use out of the box.

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐

Create your own ECS instance with a single click on the web interface. No configuration is required, and you can get started in minutes.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Always online in the cloud 24/7, deeply integrated with Lark/DingTalk, supporting full-stack capabilities such as skill installation, scheduled tasks, personality definition, and fast file transfer.

💰 Price and cost: ⭐⭐⭐

A subscription to the Ark Coding Plan is required (Lite offers a 7-day trial for as low as 9.9 yuan for the first month, and Pro offers long-term use starting from 49.9 yuan/month), eliminating concerns about separate token billing.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enterprise-grade isolation + dedicated resource hosting, compliant with major companies, data is retained for 24 hours upon expiration, suitable for commercial use.

3. MiniMax MaxClaw - The preferred cloud hosting for lazy people

Positioning: MiniMax's fully managed cloud-based OpenClaw has an excellent feel for the language.

⚠️ Note: There are domestic and international versions. Accounts are not interchangeable. You should choose the version that best suits your business and whether it involves external networks.

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Log in with your mobile number and create an instance with one click, completely skipping annoying Docker errors.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It is always running in the cloud 24/7, supports long-term memory, an all-in-one toolbox, Cron scheduled tasks, multi-terminal IM access, and skill market installation, making it suitable for automated office work and content creation.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Subscription-based (MiniMax Agent membership starts at approximately 39 RMB/month), points packages cover extensive usage, supports coding plans, saving you the cost of building your own.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐

Cloud-based container hosting with data stored on the MiniMax platform offers good compliance, but it is recommended to avoid uploading core confidential information for non-extremely sensitive tasks.

Category 3: Self-built cloud servers

1. Tencent Cloud Lighthouse - Lightweight Cloud Server

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

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐

Select "OpenClaw One-Click Image" in the console to purchase. It will automatically initialize and run in 3-5 minutes. You can easily get started by verifying/starting it through the web terminal.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Running on Tencent's intranet, it boasts extremely low latency for WeChat/Enterprise WeChat API calls, supports 24-hour monitoring and direct report push to WeChat, achieving a complete closed-loop ecosystem.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The price is usually between 30 and 60 yuan per month. Compared to the subscription model of SaaS web versions, this "renting a computer" approach is more cost-effective for heavy script users.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sandbox isolation + Tencent Cloud enterprise-grade protection ensures that AI misoperations are limited to the cloud and will not affect local data, and supports snapshot backup.

2. Alibaba Cloud ECS - The most stable cloud platform.

Positioning: Alibaba Cloud's official one-click deployment solution, bringing OpenClaw to the most stable cloud platform.

💻 Ease of installation: ⭐⭐⭐

Purchase the OpenClaw application image with one click on the official website, and it will be automatically deployed in 5-10 minutes. The official documentation and video tutorials are extremely user-friendly.

🚀 Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Natively integrated with the Qwen 3.5 series platform and AppFlow to connect with local scenarios such as DingTalk and enterprise email, leading in Chinese language understanding and token subsidies.

💰 Price/Cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New users can enjoy a yearly discount of 68 yuan, which translates to just a few cents per day for hardcore players who need to run quests 24/7.

🔒 Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Financial-grade protection + officially maintained mirror, supports one-click snapshot rollback, and can easily restore to yesterday's state even if the configuration file is corrupted.

Conclusion: The trade-off between freedom and ease

In summary, cloud-based versions like KimiClaw and MaxClaw essentially trade freedom for convenience. While sacrificing deep local control, absolute privacy, and the freedom of an overseas ecosystem, they offer unparalleled convenience with zero learning curves, one-click deployment, and constant connectivity. For novice users or those with light office work experience, this is undoubtedly the perfect starting point.

However, when your needs evolve to deeply manage local files or automate overseas toolchains, the limitations of the cloud version become apparent. This is the inevitable path for many experienced users: starting with trying out the cloud and ending with independent control.

• Advanced option: If you have high privacy requirements and need to be online 24/7, building your own cloud server is a middle ground that balances efficiency and isolation.

• The ultimate answer: If you're looking for ultimate privacy and content security, then the ultimate solution is to completely abandon the cloud and build a local private "shrimp pool" using your spare computer or Mac Mini.

💡 Bonus: My personal favorite high-value solution

After writing so much, I'll finally reveal my final setup. Considering the need for efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness, my current "productivity suite" configuration is as follows:

Shrimp farming configuration: Tencent Cloud Light Server (approx. 30 RMB/month) + MiniMax Domestic Coding Plan (approx. 260 RMB/year)

To be honest, although the local version is powerful, as a heavy user, I've never dared to run Docker directly on my main computer. After all, OpenClaw has the highest privileges on the operating system, and "keeping the shrimp in a cloud sandbox" is my last line of defense. Even if the AI ​​logic malfunctions and accidentally deletes files, it only affects the cloud container, not a single bit of my local data.

The "Battle of a Hundred Shrimp" in 2026 has just begun. With model iteration and ecosystem explosion, OpenClaw is transforming from a toy into a productivity infrastructure.

"To do a good job, one must first sharpen one's claws." Share your shrimp-raising tips in the comments section: Which shrimp is the most stable? Which is the king of cost-effectiveness? Let's witness this AI revolution together!