CraftBot Live
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What is CraftBot Live?
CraftBot Live is a cloud-hosted service that runs isolated, persistent CraftBot agent instances for you, eliminating the need for VPS setup, Python environments, and manual babysitting. It provides a single dashboard to manage multiple CraftBot instances—such as a personal assistant, research bot, or market watcher—each running in its own cloud sandbox with no SSH, Docker, or terminal juggling required.
CraftBot is not a chatbot but an AI agent that controls a PC to perform any computer-based task autonomously. It remembers your instructions, proactively creates tasks, and executes them around the clock. The tool builds, evolves, and operates its own tools: you can ask it to
CraftBot Live pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free: $0/forever with 1 always-on agent, shared compute, 1 GB workspace, 5 GB bandwidth/month, BYOK option, and managed LLM with limited rate limits. Pro: $19.90/month with 3 always-on agents, dedicated compute, 5 GB workspace, 10 GB bandwidth/month, BYOK option, and managed LLM with more rate limits. Max: $79.90/month with 10 always-on agents, dedicated compute, 15 GB workspace, 20 GB bandwidth/month, managed LLM with extended rate limits, and BYOK option. Max+: $199.90/month with 25 always-on agents, dedicated compute, 50 GB workspace, 30 GB bandwidth/month, managed LLM with max rate limits, BYOK option, and dedicated support engineer. Prices in USD, cancel anytime.
CraftBot Live pros
- No VPS or Python environment setup required
- No SSH, Docker, or terminal juggling
- Single dashboard manages all CraftBot instances
- Each instance runs in isolated sandbox
- Always-on availability even when laptop is closed
- Accessible from any device via dashboard
- One-click spin up and hibernate agents
- Persistent S3 workspace for memory and files
- Live metrics show token usage and compute time
- Live logs display requests per hour
- Built on open-source CraftBot runtime
- Supports local skills and MCP servers
- Supports Living UIs like kanban and dashboards
- Agent proactively creates and runs tasks
- Agent remembers instructions across sessions
- Can generateApps, CRM, and internal tools from sentences
- Dedicated compute on Pro and higher plans
- Bring your own LLM key option on all plans
- Cancel anytime with no long-term commitment
- Dedicated support engineer on Max+ plan
CraftBot Live cons
- Requires your own LLM API key for BYOK option
- Managed LLM has limited rate limits on Free plan
- Shared compute on Free plan may be slower
- Only 1 GB workspace on Free tier
- Only 1 always-on agent on Free tier
- macOS support not yet available
- Prices in USD only, no local currency options
- Managed LLM option has rate limits compared to BYOK
Frequently asked questions about CraftBot Live
What is CraftBot Live?
CraftBot Live is a cloud-hosted service that runs isolated, persistent CraftBot agent instances for you. It eliminates the need for VPS setup, Python environments, and manual babysitting, providing a single dashboard to manage multiple always-on agents like personal assistants, research bots, or market watchers.
Is CraftBot Live a chatbot?
No, CraftBot is not a chatbot. It is an AI agent that controls a PC to perform any computer-based task autonomously. It remembers your instructions, proactively creates tasks, and runs them while you sleep, turning your instructions into actual results.
Do I need to set up Docker or SSH?
No, CraftBot Live requires no Docker, no SSH, and no Python environment setup. You spin up agents with one-click power on/off and manage everything from a single dashboard without juggling terminals.
What is the Free tier included?
The Free tier is $0 forever and includes 1 always-on agent, shared compute, 1 GB workspace, 5 GB bandwidth per month, the ability to bring your own LLM key (BYOK), and managed LLM with limited rate limits.
Can I use my own LLM API key?
Yes, all plans (Free, Pro, Max, Max+) support Bring Your Own LLM Key (BYOK). You can use your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or other LLM API key instead of using the managed LLM option.
What is Persistent S3 workspace?
Persistent S3 workspace is where your agent's memory, files, and learned skills live in isolated S3 buckets. This storage is durable across restarts, ensuring your CraftBot retains context and data even after hibernation or reboot.
Does CraftBot support Living UIs?
Yes, CraftBot supports Living UIs including chat interfaces, kanban boards, dashboards, trading views, ledgers, and CRM systems. You can work together with CraftBot on these interactive UIs that it generates or imports itself.
What happens when I hibernate an agent?
When you hibernate an agent, it stops running but retains all its data in the persistent S3 workspace. You can spin it up again instantly with one-click power on/off, and it will resume with all its memory and learned skills intact.
Is macOS supported?
macOS support is coming soon. CraftBot currently runs on Windows and Linux, with Docker support available for containerized deployments. macOS support is not yet available as of the current website information.
What is the difference between Pro and Max plans?
Pro ($19.90/month) includes 3 always-on agents, 5 GB workspace, and 10 GB bandwidth/month. Max ($79.90/month) includes 10 always-on agents, 15 GB workspace, 20 GB bandwidth/month, and managed LLM with extended rate limits. Both offer dedicated compute and BYOK options.