BYOK List

BYOK Desktop & Mobile Apps

Desktop and mobile apps with BYOK support run natively on your devices and connect to AI providers using your own API keys. This gives you fast, offline-capable AI tools with no browser dependency — plus the privacy benefit of API calls going directly from your device to the provider.

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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

  • 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

  • Cursor

    Free plan + paid plans · macOS, Windows, Linux

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    AI code editor built on VS Code. Add your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure or Bedrock key for chat and agent models.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiAzure OpenAI+1 more

  • Elephas

    From $19/month, 7-day free trial · macOS

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    Private Mac AI app that answers questions from your own documents, using your own OpenAI, Claude or Gemini account.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini

  • goose

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

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    Open-source AI agent for desktop and CLI that automates engineering tasks with any LLM and MCP extensions.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+3 more

  • 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

  • NewMax

    One-time lifetime license from $399 · macOS, Windows

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    Desktop AI agent that runs workflows on your local files with your own API key or a local model; nothing routes through NewMax.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more

  • Kerlig

    $49 one-time (1 Mac) · macOS

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    Mac app that adds AI to any app for emails, replies and proofreading, using 350+ models with your own API keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiGroq+7 more

  • Raycast

    BYOK requires Raycast Pro · macOS, iOS

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    Mac launcher with built-in AI. Pro users can bring their own Anthropic, Google, OpenAI or OpenRouter key.

    Works with:AnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenAIOpenRouter

  • Zed

    Free editor; paid plans for Zed-hosted AI · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Fast open-source code editor with an AI agent that works with your own Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter or local model keys.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral+5 more

  • Asset Lab

    $49 one-time · macOS, Windows, Linux

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    Mac & Linux AI image, video, and audio studio. Bring your own Fal.ai key — $49 once, no subscription, no markup.

    Works with:Fal.ai

  • Plume Journaling

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    Privacy-first journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad that uses your own AI provider API key, or a fully local model, to surface patterns in your entries.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOllama

  • Loupe

    Free, open source · Windows · Open source

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    Open-source Windows AI website builder where agents build the site and you refine it directly on the live, pixel-verified render.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle GeminixAIOpenRouter

  • 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

  • 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

  • Lightjams LED Mapper

    Windows

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    Professional LED mapping software with OpenAI integration that lets you bring your own API key at no extra cost.

    Works with:OpenAI

  • AICoven

    iOS, macOS, Self-hosted · Open source

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    Multi-model AI orchestration platform with persistent shared memory, collaborative workspaces, and encrypted BYOK routing with quota-aware fallback.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOllama

  • Finch

    $49 one-time license · Windows, macOS

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    Desktop voice-to-text app for Windows with AI text cleanup. Buy once for $49, bring your own API keys for transcription and processing with no subscription fees.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGroqDeepgram+1 more

  • SnapNutrition AI

    Free with your own key; Auto Mode $2.99/month · iOS

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    Free AI calorie tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bring your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key for food recognition — no subscription, no ads.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropic

  • 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

  • FilesDesk

    Free tier; $8/month or $40 one-time · macOS, Windows

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    AI-powered file renamer for Windows that transforms messy filenames into organized, searchable names. Works offline with local AI or online with your own API keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+1 more

  • MindMac

    One-time from $29 · macOS

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    Seamlessly chat with ChatGPT on macOS with MindMac, boosting performance via custom features. No account needed.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral+4 more

  • Msty

    Free to start; paid Studio plans

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    Msty simplifies AI model use with a single app, offering offline functionality, privacy, and unique features for both local and online platforms.

    Works with:Hugging FaceOllamaOpenRouter

  • 16x Prompt

    Free (10 prompts/day); paid license · macOS, Windows, Linux

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    AI-driven tool for prompt creation and code generation leveraging models like Claude & DeepSeek, optimized for developers.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicDeepSeek