Comparison
Stormi vs OpenClaw
OpenClaw is for people who want to own the whole stack: open source, self-hosted, and endlessly configurable, if you accept the setup and security work. Stormi gives you working bots on iPhone in minutes with nothing to host. Pick OpenClaw for control; pick Stormi if you'd rather not run a server.
Checked November 2026. Products change; check OpenClaw's site for current details.
At a glance
OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant you host yourself, with your own model keys and many chat channels. Its iPhone app is a remote for a gateway you run on your own machine.
| Feature | Stormi | OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install the app and describe a bot's job | Install and configure a gateway on a machine you run |
| Hosting | Runs on Stormi's server | Your own machine or a host you choose |
| AI model | Any OpenRouter model, per bot | Any provider you configure, or local models |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| On iPhone | A complete native app, with widgets and Live Activities | A remote that pairs with your gateway |
| Security work | Approvals built in; plugin sign-ins stored encrypted on Stormi's server | Yours to configure, including sandboxing, exposure, and which skills to trust |
| Runs when your computer sleeps | Yes | Only if the machine hosting it stays on |
Choose OpenClaw if
- You want open source, local models, or full control of your data and hosting.
- You want to reach your agent through many chat channels and can maintain a server.
Choose Stormi if
- You want agents today without running or securing a server.
- You want approvals, schedules, and a full iPhone app out of the box.
Questions
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Stormi is free to download. Bots start on our model account, or connect your own OpenRouter account.
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