The Budget Guide: Self-Hosting OpenClaw on Hetzner

Let’s be honest: cloud costs add up. If you are running multiple AI agents or just want to experiment with OpenClaw without a monthly bill that hurts, Hetzner is the answer. Known for their incredible price-to-performance ratio, specifically with their new ARM64 instances, Hetzner is a favorite among the self-hosting community. ARM64: The Secret Weapon OpenClaw, being a Node.js application, runs natively on ARM architecture (like the chip in your MacBook or Raspberry Pi). Hetzner’s ARM instances are often cheaper and faster than their x86 equivalents. ...

February 13, 2026 · Chen Kinnrot