Question 1

How do I track my OpenClaw API costs?

Accepted Answer

Use the OpenClaw API Cost Monitor to manually log each API call with the model used and tokens consumed. The tool auto-calculates costs based on current model pricing, saves everything to your browser's localStorage, and shows daily/weekly/monthly totals with budget alerts.

Question 2

How much should I budget for OpenClaw API costs per day?

Accepted Answer

Most OpenClaw users spend $2-10/day on API costs. Light usage with cheaper models like DeepSeek V3 or GPT-5 Nano can cost under $1/day. Heavy usage with Claude Opus 4.5 can exceed $20/day. Set a daily budget in the cost monitor to track and control spending.

Question 3

Which OpenClaw model is burning through my budget fastest?

Accepted Answer

The Cost Monitor's Smart Insights panel automatically identifies your most expensive model. Common culprits are Claude Opus 4.5 ($15/$75 per 1M tokens) and GPT-5 ($2/$8). Consider routing routine tasks to DeepSeek V3 ($0.28/$0.42) to cut costs dramatically.

Question 4

Can I export my OpenClaw cost data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Cost Monitor includes a one-click CSV export of all your logged entries including date, model, tokens used, and calculated cost. All data is stored locally in your browser — no account or backend required.

OpenClaw API Cost Monitor

Daily Budget

Dashboard

Log API Usage

Smart Insights

Cost History (last 30 entries)

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