OpenClaw on Oracle Cloud
Deploy OpenClaw on Oracle Cloud — always-free ARM instances included
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) stands out with its Always Free tier, which includes ARM-based Ampere A1 instances with up to 4 OCPUs and 24 GB of RAM — enough to run OpenClaw at no compute cost indefinitely. Deploy OpenClaw on Oracle Cloud to take advantage of the most generous free tier in cloud computing, or use paid AMD and GPU instances for higher-demand workloads. OCI uses a non-oversubscribed network architecture that delivers consistent performance under load. For budget-conscious teams, the Oracle Cloud free tier eliminates server costs entirely — your only expense is the DeployClaw management subscription.
Setup Steps
- 1Create an Always Free Ampere A1 instance with Ubuntu 22.04 in the OCI Console
- 2Allocate up to 4 OCPUs and 24 GB RAM within the free tier
- 3Add your SSH key during instance creation and assign a public IP
- 4Enter your Oracle Cloud server IP in the DeployClaw dashboard
Recommended Specs
- Always Free: Ampere A1 — up to 4 OCPU, 24 GB RAM, 200 GB storage
- Paid AMD: VM.Standard.E4.Flex — configurable vCPU and RAM
- GPU instances (A10, A100) available for local AI models
- 40+ regions across North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America
Starting from Free tier server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oracle Cloud free tier really free for OpenClaw?
Yes. Oracle’s Always Free tier includes Ampere A1 ARM instances with up to 4 OCPUs and 24 GB RAM at no cost — forever, not just a trial period. This exceeds OpenClaw’s minimum requirements, so your only cost is the DeployClaw management subscription (starting at $29/mo). No billing occurs for Always Free resources.
Does OpenClaw work on ARM-based Oracle Cloud instances?
Yes. OpenClaw supports ARM64 architecture (aarch64). The Ampere A1 processors in Oracle’s free tier deliver strong single-thread performance and are fully compatible with DeployClaw’s installation process. Ubuntu 22.04 ARM images are available in the OCI marketplace.
What are Oracle Cloud’s Always Free tier limits?
The free tier includes up to 4 Ampere A1 OCPUs, 24 GB RAM (split across up to 4 instances), 200 GB block storage, and generous monthly data transfer. For OpenClaw, a single 4 OCPU / 24 GB RAM instance is recommended. Free tier availability depends on your home region’s capacity.
Which Oracle Cloud region should I choose for OpenClaw?
Oracle Cloud has 40+ regions worldwide. For Always Free tier instances, choose your home region during account creation carefully — free resources are only available in your home region. Select the region closest to your primary users for lowest latency.
Other Providers
Deploy OpenClaw on any supported cloud provider or your own hardware
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