AI Client Guides and Comparisons
Learn how multi-model and BYOK AI clients work, compare common approaches, and choose the setup that fits your models, budget, and devices.
Multi-model and BYOK guides
Multi-Model AI Client for Web, iPhone, and Android
Oriveo 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 local-first across web, iPhone, and Android.
BYOK GuideBYOK AI Client for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouter
Oriveo is a BYOK AI client for people who want to use their own API keys across OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter, and more with local-first data and cost transparency.
BYOK GuideHow to Use ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini With Your Own API Key
A 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 Use
Want 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 Model
Compare 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.
Provider guides
OpenRouter Client for Web, iPhone, and Android
Use OpenRouter in one BYOK AI client across web, iPhone, and Android. Switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more with local-first data and real-time estimated cost tracking.
DeepSeek Chat AppDeepSeek Chat App — Use DeepSeek With Your Own API Key
Use 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 client
Connect 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 client
Connect 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 client
Connect 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 client
Connect 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 · away from homeLocal LLM on away from home: a direct local compute client
Connect away from home to Local LLM running on your own computer. Configure the listener, firewall, private network, and Oriveo without exposing the engine to the public internet.
Open WebUI · mobileOpen WebUI on mobile: a direct local compute client
Connect 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.
AI client comparisons
TypingMind Alternative with Native iPhone, Android, and Web Apps
Compare 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 Chat
Compare Chatbox and Oriveo for BYOK multi-model chat, supported platforms, local-first data, optional sync, and built-in cost tracking.
Cherry Studio AlternativeCherry Studio Alternative with Native iPhone & Android Apps
Looking 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 local-first chats across 15 official providers.
Poe AlternativePoe Alternative with BYOK and Direct Provider Billing
A 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 local-first chats that sync across devices.
Jan AlternativeJan Alternative for Cross-Device Cloud BYOK
Jan 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 local-first chats.