ChainThink reports that on March 11, Tencent Cloud issued a statement addressing security concerns related to OpenClaw and Tencent's "crab" branding. Regarding the claim that "OpenClaw might aggressively charge users," Tencent Cloud responded: "A screenshot circulating on social media shows a user incurring over 200 RMB in unexpected charges after installing OpenClaw during Tencent Cloud’s public service deployment campaign. After reviewing and verifying backend records, we confirm that these charges of over 200 RMB stem from the user’s prior historical model invocation fees. Installing OpenClaw itself is free; however, fees are incurred when using large models during operation, as is standard across nearly all Agent tools."
Tencent Cloud Clarifies OpenClaw Billing Issue: Installation Is Free, Token Usage Charges Apply
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Summary
On March 11, 2026, Tencent Cloud addressed billing concerns regarding OpenClaw and the 'crayfish' project. A user reported unexpected charges exceeding 200 RMB after installing the tool during a promotional event. Tencent Cloud clarified that the fees resulted from prior model calls, not the installation of OpenClaw. The tool is free to install, but token usage may incur costs—a standard practice among most agent tools. As the number of new token listings grows, users are advised to monitor token launch announcements and usage to avoid unexpected charges.
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