OpenClaw Hardware ROI Calculator
See exactly what hardware your OpenClaw setup needs and compare a one-time server build against monthly cloud AI bills over 3 years.
Takes about 2 minutes. We'll email you a free OpenClaw Hardware Report you can forward to your IT lead or CFO.
Your Setup
Hardware You Need
- RAM: 24GB minimum (unified memory on Mac, or system RAM)
- VRAM: 12GB (if using NVIDIA GPU)
- Good quality. Mac Mini 24GB or RTX 3060 Ti+.
OpenAI API Cost
$120/month
$1440/year, ongoing, scales with usage
Self-Hosted (One-Time)
$1100 one-time
Mac Mini M4 (24GB) • ~$1.5/mo power
Break-even in ~10 months
Suitable Hardware Options
Mac Mini M4 (24GB)
Runs 14B local. Sweet spot.
$1100 + $1.5/mo power
Mac Studio (64GB)
Runs 70B local. Zero API costs.
$2400 + $2/mo power
Mac Studio (128GB)
Runs 110B Q4 local. Near-frontier quality.
$4800 + $3/mo power
PC + RTX 4090 (24GB)
Runs 70B at 40–60 tok/s. High power.
$2800 + $25/mo power
Want the full OpenClaw Hardware Report?
Download the Full OpenClaw Hardware Report (PDF). Includes server setup notes, basic hardening tips, and an OpenClaw install checklist. Forward it to your IT lead or CFO.
Ready to install OpenClaw?
Now that you know the server specs, join Skool to learn how to install OpenClaw on it, or hire OpenClaw Consult to set it up for you.