Head to head
Gemini Spark vs OpenClaw
The short answer
Spark gives you Google's cloud and first-party access to your Google account. OpenClaw gives you your own server and any model, and can also connect to Google through skills.
Choose Gemini Spark if
you want a managed agent for Google apps and you are in a supported country.
Choose OpenClaw if
you want to self-host, pick your model, or live where Spark is blocked.
Feature by feature
| Gemini Spark | OpenClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Works in the backgroundKeeps going after you close the app | Yes | Yes |
| Suggests work on its ownLooks for things to do without being asked | Partly | Partly |
| Own cloud computerRuns a browser and files on a machine you do not own | Yes | No |
| Lives in chat appsWhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Teams and similar | No | Yes |
| Voice callsYou can talk to it, not just type | Partly | Partly |
| Buys thingsCan complete checkouts, usually with approval | Partly | Partly |
| Custom permission rulesYou decide what it may do alone | Partly | Yes |
| Pick any AI modelSwap the model behind the agent | No | Yes |
| Runs on your hardwareData and memory stay on your machine | No | Yes |
| Free optionUsable without a subscription | No | Yes |
| Business featuresAdmin controls, seats, role-based agents | Partly | Partly |
Gemini Spark: Price
- Google AI Pro$19.99/mo
Spark included for US subscribers since July 2026; other countries to follow. Also 5 TB storage in current promotions.
- Google AI Ultra (5x)$99.99/mo
Spark in most countries except the EEA, Switzerland, the UK and Nigeria, with 5x Pro usage.
- Google AI Ultra (20x)$199.99/mo
Spark with 20x Pro usage, plus Google's experimental features.
OpenClaw: Price
- OpenClaw (self-hosted)Free
No subscription. You pay for the model (per token or through an existing plan) and the machine it runs on.
Where it works
| Gemini Spark | OpenClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Available | Self-hosted |
| Canada | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Mexico | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Brazil | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Argentina | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| United Kingdom | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Germany | Not available | Self-hosted |
| France | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Spain | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Italy | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Netherlands | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Poland | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Sweden | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Switzerland | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Türkiye | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Ukraine | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Russia | Not available | Self-hosted |
| United Arab Emirates | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Saudi Arabia | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Egypt | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Nigeria | Not available | Self-hosted |
| South Africa | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| India | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Indonesia | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Vietnam | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Thailand | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Philippines | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Japan | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| South Korea | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| China | Not available | Self-hosted |
| Australia | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
| Singapore | Top tier only | Self-hosted |
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