Clawctl
Clawctl
vs
Vercel

Clawctl vs Vercel

The frontend cloud

Vercel is the platform behind Next.js, optimized for frontend frameworks and serverless functions. Excellent for web applications but not designed for long-running AI agents.

Setup Time

5 minutes

Starting Price

Free - $20/mo

Setup Difficulty

easy

Security

Partial

Feature Comparison Score

6
Clawctl
1
Tie
3
Vercel

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClawctlVercel
Setup time60 seconds5 minutes
Monthly cost$49$0-20
Long-running processesNative10s-300s limit
Gateway authenticationBuilt-inVercel Auth (beta)
Audit loggingAutomaticLimited
AI agent supportPurpose-builtNot designed for
Kill switchOne-clickN/A
Human-in-the-loopBuilt-inNot available
Frontend DXNot focusExcellent
Edge functionsComing soonNative

Pros & Cons

Clawctl

Pros

  • 60-second deployment
  • Built-in security & audit logging
  • Human-in-the-loop approvals
  • Zero maintenance required
  • One-click kill switch

Cons

  • Fixed monthly cost ($49+)
  • Sandboxed (no full system access)
  • Newer platform (growing ecosystem)

Vercel

Pros

  • Best-in-class frontend DX
  • Next.js native support
  • Excellent preview deployments
  • Global edge network
  • Great free tier

Cons

  • Not designed for AI agents
  • Function execution time limits
  • No persistent processes
  • No AI-specific security
  • Enterprise features expensive

When to Choose Each Option

Choose Clawctl if...

  • You're deploying AI agents, not frontends
  • You need long-running processes
  • Security and audit trails are required
  • Human-in-the-loop is essential
  • Your agent runs for more than 5 minutes

Choose Vercel if...

  • You're building a Next.js frontend
  • You need serverless API routes
  • Your "agent" is quick request/response
  • You're building JAMstack
  • Frontend DX is priority #1

Vercel is Best For

Next.js applications
Frontend-heavy projects
Serverless API routes
JAMstack websites

Vercel is Not Ideal For

Long-running AI agents
Persistent processes
Applications needing background jobs
AI agents requiring security controls

Pricing Breakdown

Clawctl

$49/mo

Starter plan with full security stack. Team plan from $149/mo.

  • All security features included
  • No hidden costs
  • Predictable monthly billing

Vercel

Free - $20/mo

Hobby: Free (limited). Pro: $20/user/mo. Function execution time limits apply. Bandwidth extra.

  • Security setup: extra time/cost
  • Maintenance: your responsibility

Migration Path

Vercel is great for frontends, Clawctl for AI agents. Use both: deploy your web app to Vercel and your OpenClaw to Clawctl. They work great together.

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