# Thoth Chat — Comprehensive Product Information > Best OpenClaw hosting from $12/mo. Sentinel cuts monitoring costs by 97%. ClawRouter saves 60-90% on tokens. ## What is Thoth Chat? Thoth Chat is a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant that automates complex, multi-step browser tasks. OpenClaw connects to messaging channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage) and supports multi-agent routing, voice, and 50+ integrations. Thoth Chat eliminates the complexity of self-hosting by providing infrastructure, monitoring, intelligent model routing, and enterprise-grade security — all starting at $12/month. ## What is OpenClaw? OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that runs on your own devices. It navigates websites, fills forms, books appointments, researches information, and manages files. It connects to the messaging channels you already use and supports multi-agent routing, voice interaction, and 50+ integrations. Thoth Chat hosts and manages OpenClaw for you so you skip the self-hosting complexity. --- ## Features ### Sentinel Monitoring Between sessions, Sentinel watches your Claws with script-based heartbeats instead of LLM polling. This results in zero AI cost while your agent is idle — a 97% reduction in monitoring spend compared to traditional heartbeat approaches. Sentinel handles scheduled reminders, periodic checks (IMAP email monitoring, HTTP status checks, calendar API queries), and cron-based scheduling. ### ClawRouter ClawRouter automatically classifies each request across multiple dimensions and routes to the optimal model: - **Fast models** (like Haiku) for clicks, navigation, and status checks (~$0.017/turn) - **Workhorse models** (like Sonnet) for document analysis, OCR, and research (~$0.04-0.06/turn) - **Premium models** (like Opus) for complex decisions and main conversations (~$0.06-0.12/turn) This achieves 60-90% token efficiency gains compared to using a single model for all tasks. ### Chat UI Multi-session chat interface with: - Real-time streaming responses with thinking indicators - Persistent file workspace for document management - Push notifications when your Claw needs attention - Session organization in a sidebar - Audio/voice support with transcription ### File Workspace Persistent file storage across sessions. Upload documents (passport, transcripts, CV, photos), save screenshots, export data — your Claw's workspace persists between tasks. Files are encrypted and isolated per user. ### ClawHub Marketplace Browse and deploy community-built Claw templates. One-click automation recipes for common workflows — or publish your own. Includes browser automation skills, document processing, OCR, and file management. ### Zero-Knowledge Encryption Credentials and session data are encrypted client-side before reaching the servers. The platform uses AES-256 SSE-KMS encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, and application-level encryption in the database. Phase 2 adds envelope encryption; Phase 3 targets Nitro Enclaves for hardware-isolated decryption. ### Clerk Authentication Enterprise-ready authentication out of the box: SSO, MFA, session management, and role-based access control — powered by Clerk. ### BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) Connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or other LLM API keys. You control your model spend directly — Thoth Chat never marks up API costs. Supports 30+ LLM models across providers including Claude (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), GPT, Gemini, Llama, DeepSeek, and Grok. --- ## How It Works 1. **Connect**: Your Claw spins up in a stateless container with a fresh browser instance. No shared state — instant, isolated compute with ~2-4 second cold start. 2. **Command**: Chat naturally or pick a ClawHub recipe. ClawRouter selects the right model for every sub-task automatically. 3. **Sentinel Watches**: When your session ends, Sentinel takes over with script-based heartbeats. Zero AI cost while idle. You get notified only when it matters. --- ## Pricing ### Core — $12/month - AI agent available 24/7 - $5 API tokens included - Sentinel monitoring - ClawRouter model selection - Chat UI + file workspace - BYOK supported - Community support ### Plus — $29/month - $20+ in API tokens - Everything in Core - Nitro Enclave security - Persistent custom binary installation - ClawHub premium recipes - Priority support --- ## Security Architecture - **Encryption**: AES-256 at rest (S3 SSE-KMS), TLS 1.3 in transit, application-level encryption in PostgreSQL - **Container Isolation**: Each Claw runs in a dedicated, stateless container. No shared memory, no cross-session leaks - **Authentication**: Clerk-powered enterprise auth with SSO, MFA, and session management - **Nitro Enclave** (Phase 2): Hardware-level isolation for credential handling and key management with attestation-based trust - **Prompt Injection Protection**: 18-pattern regex filter at gateway level - **PIN Locking**: Sensitive files require secondary PIN to view/edit --- ## Use Cases | Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | Visa & Immigration | Schengen visa, US DS-160, UK visa, residence permits | | University Applications | Common App, UCAS, individual university portals | | Job Applications | LinkedIn Easy Apply, government job portals, corporate ATS | | Travel & Bookings | Flights, hotels, embassy appointments, exam registration | | Price Monitoring | Track prices across retailers with automated alerts | | Lead Research | Find companies, contacts, and funding data with structured export | | Document Management | Download, rename, organize, and upload invoices and files | | Research & Comparison | Compare options, gather information, compile reports | --- ## Comparison: Self-Hosting vs. Thoth Chat | Category | Self-Host | Thoth Chat | |----------|-----------|------------| | Setup | Provision servers, Docker, SSL (4-8 hrs) | One-click deploy, live in 60 seconds | | Monitoring | Build health checks or poll with LLM ($$$) | Sentinel heartbeats — 97% cheaper | | Model Routing | Manually pick models per task | ClawRouter auto-selects optimal model — 60-90% savings | | Marketplace | Search GitHub, adapt scripts yourself | ClawHub one-click recipes | | Security | Configure encryption, manage keys, audit containers | AES-256, stateless containers, Clerk auth, Nitro Enclave | | Cost | Server bills + API markup + maintenance time | $12/mo flat, $5 API tokens included | --- ## Integrations (50+) WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, GitHub, Linear, Jira, Zapier, Stripe, Shopify, HubSpot, Salesforce, Twilio, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and more. --- ## FAQ **What is OpenClaw?** OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that connects to messaging channels you already use (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage) and supports multi-agent routing, voice, and 50+ integrations. Thoth Chat hosts and manages OpenClaw for you. **How is Thoth Chat different from running OpenClaw myself?** Self-hosting means managing servers, browser instances, model APIs, and monitoring. Thoth Chat does all of that and adds Sentinel (97% cheaper monitoring), ClawRouter (smart model selection), and ClawHub (pre-built recipes) on top. **What does BYOK mean?** Bring Your Own Key. Connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or other LLM API keys. You control your model spend directly — no markup on API costs. **Is my data safe?** Yes. Every Claw runs in a stateless, isolated container. Credentials are encrypted with AES-256, sessions leave no trace after completion. Phase 2 adds Nitro Enclave hardware isolation. **Can I cancel anytime?** Yes. No contracts, no commitments. Cancel from your dashboard and your subscription ends at the current billing period. **What happens when my Claw is idle?** Sentinel takes over with script-based monitoring — zero AI cost while idle. You only burn tokens when your Claw is actively reasoning or executing tasks. --- ## Contact - Website: https://thoth-chat.com - App: https://app.thoth-chat.com - Email: hello@thoth-chat.com - X/Twitter: https://x.com/ChatThoth - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/111340666