Existing users get easier setup and shared cloud sessions in a free update; newcomers will find this the friendlier version.
Kenning's take
What it does
OpenClaw 2.0 is the biggest release of the open-source OpenClaw assistant, built from over 16,000 pull requests by 933 contributors. It simplifies first-time setup by using what is already on a computer, such as ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions, API keys or local models, and rebuilds the browser app so it opens straight into a conversation. It also adds shared cloud sessions so family or team members can join live work or take it over with context intact.
- Simpler install that reuses existing subscriptions and keys
- Setup finished by talking to the assistant
- Rebuilt browser app
- Shared multiplayer cloud sessions
- Changes to messaging, memory, skills, automations and security
Who it suits. Existing OpenClaw users and people who found earlier versions too hard to set up.
Key facts
- Category
- AI that does tasks for you
- Part of
- OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot)
- Made by
- OpenClaw Foundation
- Based in
- United States
- Released
- 30 August 2026
- How to get it
- free update or install from openclaw.ai
- Works on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Web (browser app)
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- fully free and MIT licensed
FAQ
When was OpenClaw 2.0 released?
The OpenClaw team announced OpenClaw 2.0 on 30 August 2026.
What is new in OpenClaw 2.0?
Easier setup using existing subscriptions, keys or local models, a rebuilt browser app, and shared multiplayer cloud sessions.
Is OpenClaw 2.0 free?
Yes. OpenClaw is free and open source with no paid version.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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