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 June 24, 2026 UTC
Token footprint summary
1.04× spread
Claude Code loads 777 more default tokens than OpenClaw.
Default tokens
o200k_base · latest request
19,522
18,745
+777
1.04×
Tools
24
33
-9
1.38×
Skills
13
0
+13
—
Sub-agents
5
0
+5
—
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.
Token footprint summary
1.04× spread
OpenClaw loads 1,113 more default tokens than Claude Code.
Default tokens
claude-opus-4-8 · total-only
30,337
31,450
-1,113
1.04×
Tools
24
33
-9
1.38×
Skills
13
0
+13
—
Sub-agents
5
0
+5
—
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.