Claude Code vs OpenClaw
Side-by-side default footprint for the latest captured versions of both agents: request tokens, tool definitions, bundled skills, and sub-agent declarations.
Benchmark data last updated July 7, 2026 UTC
Token footprint summary
1.09× spread
Claude Code loads 1,693 more default tokens than OpenClaw.
Default tokens
o200k_base · latest request
20,556
18,863
+1,693
1.09×
Claude Code
OpenClawTools
25
33
-8
1.32×
Claude CodeOpenClawSkills
14
0
+14
—
Claude CodeOpenClawSub-agents
5
0
+5
—
Claude CodeOpenClawComparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.
Token footprint summary
1.01× spread
Claude Code loads 299 more default tokens than OpenClaw.
Default tokens
Anthropic claude-opus-4-8 · latest request
31,957
31,658
+299
1.01×
Claude CodeOpenClawTools
25
33
-8
1.32×
Claude CodeOpenClawSkills
14
0
+14
—
Claude CodeOpenClawSub-agents
5
0
+5
—
Claude CodeOpenClawComparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.