Model Comparison
Model Compatibility Matrix
Not every LLM is built for autonomous agents. Compare autonomy support, rate limit risks, and ideal use cases to pick the right model for your OpenClaw setup.
Autonomy Matters
Full autonomy means the model can reliably chain multi-step tool calls without losing context or hallucinating actions.
Rate Limits Kill Agents
A rate-limited model mid-task can leave your browser agent stuck. Choose providers with generous per-minute quotas.
Match Model to Task
Use a flagship model for complex reasoning and a budget model for simple sub-tasks. ClawKit presets make switching easy.
| Model | Provider | Autonomy | Rate Limit Risk | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | Full | Low | General-purpose agent tasks, complex reasoning | — |
| GPT-4.1 Mini | OpenAI | Limited | Low | Simple Q&A, lightweight automation | Lower capability ceiling; best as a cost-saving fallback |
| DeepSeek V3.2 | DeepSeek | Full | Medium | Cost-optimized coding agents, long-context tasks | Rate limits during peak hours; use off-peak for reliability |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | Anthropic | Full | Low | Nuanced reasoning, safety-critical workflows | — |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Anthropic | Limited | Low | Fast classification, low-latency sub-tasks | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Full | Low | Budget-friendly agents, multimodal input | — | |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Full | Medium | Complex reasoning with large context windows | Higher latency than Flash; use for quality-critical tasks | |
| Ollama Local | Ollama | Limited | Low | Privacy-first, offline, zero-cost experimentation | Capability depends on hardware and chosen model |
| Grok 4 | xAI | Limited | High | Experimental, real-time knowledge tasks | Strict rate limits; not officially supported by OpenClaw |
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