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Glossary
Concepts/BYOK
Verified July 5, 2026What is BYOK
Bring Your Own Key: you bring your own AI model key, and the app does not sell anything itself. The software is free; you only pay the model provider for tokens.
How it works: Sign up with a model provider: OpenAI, Anthropic, or DeepSeek. Get an API key from your dashboard and paste it into the tool settings. That's it. The tool then sends requests on your behalf, and the provider bills you for tokens.
Why you need it:
- ·cost control: pay only for what you use, with no subscription
- ·freedom of choice: any model from any provider, including local ones
- ·shorter data path: code goes directly to the provider, with no middleman
The catch: The price is unpredictable. With a subscription, you know the ceiling upfront; with BYOK, the bill grows with every request. An active day of coding through an API can cost more than a subscription. Check limits and pricing with the provider, not the tool.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BYOK free?
The software is, tokens are not. The tool does not charge you, but every model request is paid to the provider at its token rate.
Where do I get a key?
In your model provider dashboard: platform.openai.com, console.anthropic.com, platform.deepseek.com. From Russia, DeepSeek is directly accessible; OpenAI and Anthropic require foreign access and a card.
How is BYOK different from a subscription?
A subscription - a fixed price for a usage limit from one vendor. BYOK - pay as you go with any provider: cheaper for occasional use, more expensive for intensive use.
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