Guides users on migrating OpenClaw setups from Claude to alternative models like OpenAI, Minimax, or

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Comparison chart showing OpenClaw migration paths from Claude to OpenAI, Minimax, Qwen, and Ollama with cost breakdowns
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A single OpenClaw "how are you" burns 30,000 tokens. Anthropic was losing thousands per user per month.

Here's what your options actually are right now:

ā†’ Switch to OpenAI ā€” they explicitly allow third party tools and hired OpenClaw's creator

ā†’ Use Kimmy K2.5 or Minimax for lightweight tasks ā€” both have cheap monthly plans

ā†’ Qwen 3.6 Plus on Open Router ā€” free, 1 million tokens, built for agents

ā†’ Run local models through Ollama ā€” zero cost, zero limits forever

The flat rate loophole is closed.

OpenClaw still works. You just need a different model behind it.

Want the full migration guide? DM me.