FULL COST
TRANSPARENCY.

Most AI products hide what they actually cost to run. We don't. Here's every number — AI compute, hosting, tooling, support. No surprises.

// Unit Economics
Component Free Pro ($9/mo) Lifetime ($199) Managed ($499/mo)
AI Model Calls
GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini		Your keys
~$0–5/mo		Your keys
~$5–20/mo		Your keys
~$5–20/mo		Included
~$40–80/mo
Infrastructure
Mac mini, VPS, or cloud		Your hardware
~$0		Your hardware
~$0–15/mo		Your hardware
~$0–15/mo		Managed
~$20–40/mo
OpenClaw LicenseFree
$0		$9/mo$199 once
$0/mo after		$499/mo
Integrations
Telegram, email, X, Stripe		Self-configureSelf-configureSelf-configureIncluded
Premium Skills$0–49/packSkill store accessSkill store accessAll included
Total Est. Monthly~$0–10~$14–50~$5–35
after $199		~$499 flat

* AI API costs are estimates. Heavy usage may increase API spend.

// vs. A Human VA

The alternative is a $2,500–$4,000/mo virtual assistant. Rick does more, costs 83% less at the Managed tier — and never calls in sick.

Human VA
  • ~$2,500–4,000/mo
  • Email, scheduling, ops
  • 8-hour days only
  • Sick days, notice periods
  • Onboarding takes weeks
  • No persistent memory
~$3,000/mo
Rick (Managed)
  • Flat $499/mo, all in
  • Revenue, content, ops, email
  • 24/7 — never stops
  • No downtime, no burnout
  • Live in 48 hours
  • Cross-task memory, learns
$499/mo
// Cost Estimator

How Much Will
Rick Cost You?

Drag to estimate monthly API costs based on your usage.

Monthly AI calls 500
Light useHeavy use
Estimated API cost~$2/mo
Rick Pro license$9/mo
Total (Pro tier)~$11/mo

Based on ~$0.004/call blended across GPT-4o mini, Claude Haiku, and Gemini Flash.

// Common Questions

Cost FAQ

Do I need to pay for AI API keys separately?+
On Free and Pro, yes — you bring your own keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google). This keeps costs transparent and fully in your control. The Managed tier includes all API usage in the flat $499/mo fee.
What's included in the $499/mo Managed plan?+
Everything: Rick setup, AI API usage, hosting, all premium skills, weekly strategy check-ins, and priority support. One flat number, no surprise invoices.
Can I run Rick for free indefinitely?+
Yes. The self-hosted open-source tier is free with no time limit. You need your own machine and API keys. Typical cost: $0–10/mo for light usage.
Is the $199 Lifetime Deal a one-time payment?+
Yes — $199 once, Pro features forever. No recurring fee. You still bring your own API keys. Limited to 500 seats total.
What does the $9/mo Pro tier unlock?+
Pro unlocks the premium skills library (CRM updates, cold email writer, social scheduler, newsletter writer, and more), 5 switchable role templates, daily and weekly briefings, a reflection engine, and your green dot on the Rick Map. You still use your own API keys.

START FOR $0.
SCALE WHEN READY.

Free self-hosted. $9/mo Pro. $199 Lifetime. $499/mo Managed.

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