DO NOT Use Free AWS for OpenClaw!
Summary
This video warns you about a hidden financial risk when using the free AWS EC2 instance to run OpenClaw. Even though AWS offers a free tier, you are required to enter your credit card details to sign up. The creator shares that after hearing horror stories from other users, they discovered that once free credits run out, unexpected charges can appear on your bill — sometimes reaching as high as $100 per month. This can happen without clear warning, making it a risky option for hobbyists and developers just experimenting with OpenClaw. To avoid this, the creator made the decision to migrate away from AWS entirely and switched to Zebber, using the 10 cent provider option. This alternative gives you 2 GB of memory, which the creator confirms is more than sufficient for running OpenClaw as a personal assistant. The core message is simple: if you are running OpenClaw for personal use, do not rely on free AWS EC2 — the financial risk is not worth it. Instead, look for budget-friendly VPS alternatives like Zebber that give you predictable, low costs without the danger of surprise billing. This is practical advice that can save you real money and stress.
Transcript
When I started off playing around with Open Claw, I used the Amazon EC2 instance. Turns out I learned that this can really, really wreck your bills, okay? Because even though this is a free plan, I heard horror stories that because you need your credit card information to sign up for this free plan, there are people out there that actually got charged out of nowhere after running out of free credits. Some of these costs go up to like $100 per month, which is really, really scary. And when I learned that yesterday, I'm like, "Okay, I need to get out of here. I'm switching to another server." So, I switched to Zebber, choosing 10 cent as the provider. This is really good. 2 GB of memory is actually more than enough to be a personal assistant.
Transcript
When I started off playing around with Open Claw, I used the Amazon EC2 instance. Turns out I learned that this can really, really wreck your bills, okay? Because even though this is a free plan, I heard horror stories that because you need your credit card information to sign up for this free plan, there are people out there that actually got charged out of nowhere after running out of free credits. Some of these costs go up to like $100 per month, which is really, really scary. And when I learned that yesterday, I'm like, "Okay, I need to get out of here. I'm switching to another server." So, I switched to Zebber, choosing 10 cent as the provider. This is really good. 2 GB of memory is actually more than enough to be a personal assistant.
