Clawctl
vs
Vultr

Clawctl vs Vultr

High-performance cloud compute

Vultr offers high-performance cloud VMs across 32 locations worldwide. Known for competitive pricing and good performance, popular among developers and small businesses.

Setup Time

15-25 minutes

Starting Price

$5/mo

Setup Difficulty

medium

Security

DIY Required

Feature Comparison Score

6
Clawctl
0
Tie
3
Vultr

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClawctlVultr
Setup time60 seconds15-25 minutes
Monthly cost$49$5-6
Gateway authenticationBuilt-inDIY
Audit loggingAutomaticDIY
Sandboxed executionBuilt-inDIY
Kill switchOne-clickManual
Human-in-the-loopBuilt-inNot available
Global locationsGrowing32 locations
Bare metalEnterpriseAvailable

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)

Vultr

Pros

  • Excellent performance/price
  • 32 global locations
  • High-frequency compute
  • Bare metal options
  • Simple pricing

Cons

  • Security is DIY
  • No AI-specific features
  • Support can be slow
  • Requires server skills
  • No managed services

When to Choose Each Option

Choose Clawctl if...

  • AI agent security is important
  • Human-in-the-loop is needed
  • You want managed infrastructure
  • Audit logging is required
  • You prefer zero maintenance

Choose Vultr if...

  • Raw performance is priority
  • You need specific global regions
  • Budget is the main constraint
  • You need bare metal
  • You enjoy server management

Vultr is Best For

Performance-sensitive workloads
Global deployment needs
Developers comfortable with VPS
Projects needing bare metal options

Vultr is Not Ideal For

AI agents needing security guardrails
Teams without ops experience
Compliance requirements

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

Vultr

$5/mo

Cloud Compute: $5/mo (1GB). High Frequency: $6/mo. Bare Metal from $120/mo.

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

Migration Path

Move from Vultr to Clawctl for AI agent security. Keep Vultr for high-performance compute or storage while running agents on Clawctl.

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