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Learn how multi-model and BYOK AI clients work, compare common approaches, and choose the setup that fits your models, budget, and devices.
01 · 5 guides
Multi-model and BYOK guides
Multi-Model AI ClientMulti-Model AI Client for Web, iPhone, and AndroidOriveo is a multi-model AI client — also called a multi AI client — for 15 official providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and OpenRouter. Bring your own API keys, track costs in real time, and keep chats on your device by default across web, iPhone, and Android.BYOK GuideBYOK AI Client for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouterOriveo is a BYOK AI client for people who want to use their own API keys across OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter, and more, with chats stored on your device by default and cost transparency.BYOK GuideHow to Use ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini With Your Own API KeyA simple guide to BYOK: how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and more with your own API key, why it is often cheaper than separate subscriptions, and how to do it in one app across iPhone, Android, and web.No SubscriptionAI Chat App With No Subscription — Pay Only for What You UseWant an AI chat app with no required subscription? With Oriveo you bring your own API keys and pay providers directly for what you use — no monthly platform fee — plus a free tier to start without a key.AI API Cost CalculatorAI API Cost Calculator and Tracker for Every ModelCompare current API token costs across OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and OpenRouter with a live calculator powered by Oriveo server metadata, then track estimated BYOK spend per conversation.
02 · 8 guides
Provider guides
OpenRouter GuideOpenRouter Client for Web, iPhone, and AndroidUse OpenRouter in one BYOK AI client across web, iPhone, and Android. Switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more, with chats stored on your device by default and real-time estimated cost tracking.DeepSeek Chat AppDeepSeek Chat App — Use DeepSeek With Your Own API KeyUse DeepSeek with your own API key in a multi-model chat app. Oriveo lets you switch between DeepSeek, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini and more, with BYOK billing at list price, real-time cost tracking, native iPhone and Android apps, and a web app.llama.cpp · iPhonellama.cpp on iPhone: a direct local compute clientConnect iPhone to llama.cpp running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.Ollama · AndroidOllama on Android: a direct local compute clientConnect Android to Ollama running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.LM Studio · mobileLM Studio on mobile: a direct local compute clientConnect mobile to LM Studio running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.vLLM · multiple devicesvLLM on multiple devices: a direct local compute clientConnect multiple devices to vLLM running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.Local LLM · TailscaleYour local LLM away from home: a private Tailscale clientReach the LLM server on your home computer from your phone while you are out, over Tailscale or another private VPN, without exposing the engine to the public internet.Open WebUI · mobileOpen WebUI on mobile: a direct local compute clientConnect mobile to Open WebUI running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.
03 · 6 guides
AI client comparisons
CompareTypingMind Alternative with Native iPhone, Android, and Web AppsCompare TypingMind and Oriveo for BYOK multi-model chat, platform access, optional sync, and cost visibility across web, iPhone, and Android.CompareChatbox Alternative for Cross-Device BYOK AI ChatCompare Chatbox and Oriveo for BYOK multi-model chat, supported platforms, where chats are stored, optional sync, and built-in cost tracking.Cherry Studio AlternativeCherry Studio Alternative with Native iPhone & Android AppsLooking for a Cherry Studio alternative? Oriveo is a BYOK multi-model AI client with native iPhone and Android apps, real-time estimated cost tracking, and chats stored on your device by default, across 15 official providers.Poe AlternativePoe Alternative with BYOK and Direct Provider BillingA Poe alternative built around BYOK: bring your own OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouter keys, keep billing with each provider, and track estimated chat costs across iPhone, Android, and web.Msty AlternativeMsty Alternative for iPhone, Android & Web (BYOK)A Msty alternative with native iPhone and Android apps: a cloud BYOK client for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter and more, with real-time estimated cost tracking and chats stored on your device by default, with optional cross-device sync.Jan AlternativeJan Alternative for Cross-Device Cloud BYOKJan supports local models and cloud providers. Oriveo is an alternative for users focused on cloud BYOK across web, iPhone, and Android, with estimated cost tracking and chats stored on your device by default.
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