ZeroClaw
ZeroClaw: A configurable, self-hosted agent with broad tools and explicit action controls. Ranked #33 of 55 in General-Purpose AI Assistants by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for technical users needing a controlled self-hosted agent.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTechnical users needing a controlled self-hosted agent
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Connects to hosted and local language-model providers
- Combines chat, tools, and scheduled workflows in one runtime
- Offers approvals, command allowlists, and OS-level sandboxing
Where it doesn't
- Requires users to provide model credentials or run a local model
- Usage costs depend on the chosen hosted-model provider
- Voice is listed, but interaction details are unspecified
Our verdict on ZeroClaw
ZeroClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant runtime distributed as a Rust binary for people who want to run an agent on their own machine. It connects to hosted or local language-model providers and makes the agent available through a CLI, messaging channels, and a web dashboard. The emphasis is on agent operations: users can send prompts, invoke tools, and configure scheduled or event-triggered work. That focus suits technically comfortable individuals and small teams seeking control over deployment and model choice, rather than buyers looking for a general assistant centered on research or file handling.
Its operating model puts configuration and costs in the user's hands. ZeroClaw has no subscription or hosted seat; users provide credentials for a hosted provider or run a local model, and usage costs depend on the provider they choose. The runtime includes shell, browser, HTTP, and hardware tools, plus a gateway and dashboard for chat, memory, configuration, and scheduled jobs. Supported messaging channels include Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, iMessage, email, and Matrix, among others. This breadth can make the agent accessible through existing channels, while self-hosting means the user is responsible for providing the runtime environment and model connection.
Safety controls are a notable part of the product's scope: supervised action mode can require approval for medium-risk operations, and the project includes workspace boundaries, command policies, and operating-system sandboxing. Optional HMAC-SHA256 receipts can be generated for successful tool calls. Event-triggered SOP workflows include approval gates and resumable runs, making the runtime relevant to users who want controlled automation as well as chat. Choose ZeroClaw if self-hosting, provider choice, and configurable tool permissions matter more than a managed experience. It is a weaker fit for someone who wants a ready-to-use hosted assistant or needs detailed voice interaction; voice is listed among supported channels, but interaction details are not specified.
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ZeroClaw fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Web search | Not verified |
| File uploads | Not verified |
| Image input | Not verified |
| Voice interaction | Yes |
| Deep research mode | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, iMessage … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | zeroclaw.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
ZeroClaw integrations
ZeroClaw lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- Telegram
- Discord
- Slack
- Signal
- iMessage
- Matrix
- Mattermost
- IRC
- Bluesky
- Nostr
- DingTalk
- Lark
- Line
- WeChat Work
- Notion
- Webhooks
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