BYOK List

BYOK AI Chat Apps and Chatbots

Chatbot tools with Bring-Your-Own-Key let you run AI-powered conversations using your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. Instead of paying per-seat SaaS pricing, you connect directly to the model provider — keeping full control over costs, data routing, and which models power your chat experience.

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  • 5ire

    Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Free, open-source desktop AI assistant and MCP client that works with your own keys for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and more.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+5 more

  • AnythingLLM

    Free · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Private AI app for chatting with your documents. Runs local models or connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and others with your key.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+9 more

  • big-AGI

    Free; Pro $9/month · Web · Open source

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    Multi-model AI workspace that runs, compares and merges answers from many providers using your own API keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+14 more

  • BoltAI

    One-time purchase, free trial · macOS, iOS

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    Native Mac and iOS AI app that connects to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Bedrock and local models with your own keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more

  • ChatWise

    macOS, Windows

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    Desktop AI chat app for many LLMs with your own API keys, local data storage, web search and MCP tools.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiDeepSeek

  • Jan

    Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Free, open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs models on your computer or connects to online models with your API key.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+2 more

  • Open WebUI

    Free to self-host; enterprise plans · Self-hosted, Web · Open source

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    Self-hosted, open-source AI chat platform for Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible API, including Anthropic and Azure.

    Works with:OllamaOpenAIAnthropicAzure OpenAI

  • SillyTavern

    Free, open source · Self-hosted · Open source

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    Open-source LLM frontend for power users, popular for role-play and creative writing. Connects to many APIs with your own keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+3 more

  • LibreChat

    Free, open source · Self-hosted, Web · Open source

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    Open-source ChatGPT-style interface that brings OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Bedrock, Mistral, OpenRouter and Ollama into one app.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiAzure OpenAI+4 more

  • Optlo

    Web

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    AI customer support software where you connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini account so your support agent runs on your API key with no markup on token costs.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini

  • Besidka

    Pay only for what you use · Web, Self-hosted · Open source

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    Open-source, self-hostable AI chat client where you bring your own OpenAI or Google AI Studio API key and pay providers directly with no markup.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle Gemini

  • Oriveo

    Free to start, no markup on your keys · Web, iOS, Android

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    BYOK multi-model AI chat app that lets you bring your own API keys from 13+ providers and chat at list price with no markup, synced across iOS, Android, and web.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+5 more

  • Daotuan Chat

    iOS

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    A calmer BYOK chat client for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own API keys, keep control of your models, and avoid another bloated AI workspace.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiDeepSeek+1 more

  • SynquoRum

    Individual and team plans · Web, CLI

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    Multi-AI orchestration workspace with cross-provider memory, visual agent workflows, and BYOK across major model providers with no markup.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiMeta+3 more

  • BYOK.live

    Free

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    Free private AI chat frontend that uses the user's OpenRouter key for hundreds of models with local key storage and no usage markup.

    Works with:OpenRouter

  • Intrascope

    From $59/month · Web, Android

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    Secure AI workspace for teams that centralizes access to major AI models, shared context, usage tracking, and company-level BYOK controls.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiDeepSeek+3 more

  • UnboundChat

    Free download; optional Pro subscription · macOS, Windows, Linux

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    Privacy-first AI chat app for Windows and Android with local storage, encrypted sync, and BYOK access to OpenRouter, OpenAI, and Google models.

    Works with:OpenRouterOpenAIGoogle Gemini

  • LettuceAI

    Free · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Free open-source AI roleplay app with local-first storage, long-term character memory, and BYOK support for cloud and local providers.

    Works with:OpenRouterAnthropicGoogle GeminiChutes+1 more

  • MultimodelChat

    $2/month or $39 one-time · Web

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    Multi-model AI chat platform that lets users bring encrypted API keys for GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+3 more

  • BobrChat

    Pay only for what you use · Web

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    Minimal AI chat interface where you bring your own API keys and pay only for what you use with real-time cost tracking.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicOpenRouter

  • BYOKChat

    Free tier; paid plans from $19/month · Web

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    Chatbot platform with zero AI markup that lets you bring your own API key and pay providers directly at cost.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+2 more

  • DeepCervo

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    Developer-first BYOK orchestration platform for building and deploying autonomous AI agents with full control over data and API costs.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+1 more

  • TealClaw

    iOS, Self-hosted

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    Fully client-side voice and chat PWA powered by your own Groq API key. No backend, no accounts, no tracking — one key enables chat, voice, vision, and research.

    Works with:GroqOpenRouterGoogle Gemini

  • Witsy

    Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Open-source desktop AI assistant and universal MCP client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. BYOK app supporting 15+ AI providers including local models via Ollama.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+8 more

  • Pinecall

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    Build no‑code, enterprise‑ready voice AI agents for phone, WhatsApp, and web. Real‑time testing, analytics, Twilio integration, and BYOK for OpenAI, Google, Mistral, Deepgram, ElevenLabs.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral

  • ResearchCollab

    Web

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    Enhance your research with AI tools for exploration, brainstorming, and in-depth analysis in seconds.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle GeminiAnthropic

  • Chatbox AI

    Web, macOS, Windows

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    AI client app for enhancing productivity and creativity with document, image, and code interactions. Supports major platforms.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicDeepSeekGoogle Gemini

  • Insighto.ai

    Web

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    Enhance customer interactions with customizable conversational AI voice and chat solutions.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIElevenLabs

  • AICamp

    Free plan + paid plans · Web

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    The all-in-one Gen-AI platform for enhancing company productivity with LLMs and tailored AI assistants.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral

  • BossChat AI

    From $89/month or $2,799 lifetime · Web

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    Enhance your user experience with BossChat AI, offering responsive chatbots using ChatGPT API integration.

    Works with:OpenAI

  • FlowHunt

    From €46/month · Web, Self-hosted

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    A no-code visual AI tool and chatbot builder for automating tasks with over 100 AI use cases.

    Works with:OpenAIMistral

  • Triplo AI

    From $5.94/month per device · Windows, macOS, Linux

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    A powerful assistant that helps you create, enhance, and automate tasks using prompts, voice, and APIs—on desktop or mobile, no integrations needed.

    Works with:OpenAI

  • ChatBotKit

    Web, CLI

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    Create and deploy conversational AI bots and agents across various platforms, offering flexibility through its Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) feature.

    Works with:OpenAIMistral

  • Chatsistant

    Free plan; paid from $10/month · Web

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    No-code AI chatbot builder utilizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, enabling businesses to create and deploy conversational AI solutions efficiently.

    Works with:OpenAI

  • Cuppa

    From $99/month (billed annually) · Web

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    Content creation platform that enables users to generate optimized articles efficiently, offering flexibility through its Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) feature.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropic

  • TypingMind

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    Chat interface that enhances interactions with large language models (LLMs) by providing a user-friendly frontend, supporting multiple AI models, and offering features like chat management and prompt libraries.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+1 more

  • AskSpot

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    Discover AskSpot's custom AI chatbots with seamless integration, flexible AI models, and BYOK for agency control.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini