WHAT DOES AN AI AGENT COST?
No hidden fees. No subscriptions. Just a clear, one-time setup cost and the truth about what AI agent deployment actually costs compared to hiring a human.
TWO WAYS TO DEPLOY.
Cloud VPS
$2,250
one-time + ~$20–50/mo server
- ✓ Runs on managed cloud server
- ✓ Accessible from anywhere
- ✓ Zero hardware required
- ✓ Lowest entry cost
- ✓ Best for remote/distributed teams
Mac Mini Remote
$3,500
one-time, hardware included
- ✓ Dedicated Apple Silicon hardware
- ✓ No ongoing server fees
- ✓ Maximum performance
- ✓ Full hardware ownership
- ✓ Best for offices with stable setup
THE NUMBERS
SPEAK.
| Year | SetupNemoClaw VPS | SetupNemoClaw Mac Mini | Human EA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,850 | $3,500 | ~$115,000 |
| Year 2 | $600 | $0 | ~$115,000 |
| Year 3 | $600 | $0 | ~$115,000 |
EA costs include salary ($80k), benefits (+25%), payroll taxes (+9%), and onboarding. Source: industry averages.
EVERYTHING IN
THE FEE.
Infrastructure Provisioning — Cloud VPS or Mac Mini fully set up and live
Security Hardening — Docker isolation, encrypted credential storage, container hardening
OAuth Integration — email, calendar, and all connected tools authenticated and linked
3 Pre-Built Workflows — email triage, calendar management, and your primary automation
14-Day Hypercare — proactive monitoring and rapid-response tuning post-launch
Dedicated Slack Support — direct access to the SetupNemoClaw team throughout onboarding
Loom Documentation — full walkthrough video and written handoff docs for your team
PAYS BACK IN
WEEKS.
If your time is worth $150/hour and SetupNemoClaw saves 10 hours/week, that's $1,500 in reclaimed value every week.
Your $2,250 investment pays back in less than 2 weeks. Every week after that is pure ROI.
10 hrs
saved/week
~2 wks
payback period
$78k+
value in year 1
INITIAL SETUP.
TAILORED MAINTENANCE.
Tailored to your specific workflows with continuous, reliable support to ensure your business runs smoothly around the clock.
Cloud VPS
$2,250
one-time + ~$20–50/mo server
Your AI agent deployed on a managed cloud server. Accessible from anywhere, zero hardware required.
- ✓Full OpenClaw deployment
- ✓Infrastructure provisioning
- ✓OAuth integration (all tools)
- ✓3 pre-configured workflows
- ✓14-day hypercare support
- ✓Dedicated Slack channel
- ✓Loom walkthrough + documentation
- ✓Docker security hardening
- −Dedicated Apple Silicon hardware
Mac Mini Remote
$3,500
one-time, hardware included
Dedicated Apple Silicon hardware running your AI agent. Maximum performance, full ownership, no cloud dependency.
- ✓Full OpenClaw deployment
- ✓Infrastructure provisioning
- ✓OAuth integration (all tools)
- ✓3 pre-configured workflows
- ✓14-day hypercare support
- ✓Dedicated Slack channel
- ✓Loom walkthrough + documentation
- ✓Docker security hardening
- ✓Dedicated Apple Silicon hardware