May 9, 20264 min readMykey Team

Welcome to Mykey — BYOK AI Chat at Cost, Zero Markup

Why Another AI Chat Platform?

Mykey is a bring-your-own-key (BYOK) AI chat workspace that brings GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and 100+ models into one interface. Instead of stacking multiple $20/month subscriptions, you pay a $4 monthly platform fee and use your own API keys to pay AI providers directly at their actual rates.

You're paying $20 for ChatGPT Plus, $20 for Claude Pro, and maybe another $20 for Gemini Advanced. That's $60+ a month before you've used the APIs directly.

See the full cost breakdown.

Mykey works differently: bring your own API keys, use any model, and pay providers their actual rates, not marked-up prices.

What is BYOK? Bring Your Own Key means you use your own API keys from AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI instead of paying a platform subscription. You pay the provider's API rates directly while the platform charges a small infrastructure fee.

How BYOK Pricing Works

Instead of charging $20/month per AI provider like traditional platforms, Mykey keeps it simple:

  • $4/month platform fee — covers infrastructure, encryption, and the multi-model workspace
  • You pay AI providers directly at their API rates with no markup
  • Zero lock-in — stop anytime, your keys stay yours

What You Get

FeatureFree Trial (7 days)Pro ($4/mo)
ConversationsUnlimitedUnlimited
ProvidersAll providersAll providers
Web searches10200/month
Image uploads
Document uploads
EncryptionAES-256AES-256
Your own LinkUp key

Supported Providers

  • OpenAI — GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4 Mini, GPT-5.4 Nano, GPT-4o
  • Anthropic — Claude Opus 4.7, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5
  • xAI — Grok 4.20 (Reasoning & Non-Reasoning)
  • Google — Gemini 3.1 Pro, 3 Flash, 3.1 Flash-Lite
  • OpenRouter — 100+ additional models

Key Takeaways

  • Mykey replaces multiple $20/month AI subscriptions with a single $4/month platform fee.
  • You bring your own API keys and pay AI providers at cost with zero markup.
  • Switch between GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, Grok 4.20, Gemini, and 100+ models in one conversation.
  • API keys are encrypted with AES-256 and stored securely.
  • Start free with no credit card required (sign in here).

FAQ

How do I get started with Mykey?

Sign up for a free account, add your API keys from any supported provider, and start chatting. No credit card required for the 7-day trial.

What models does Mykey support?

Mykey supports GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4 Mini, GPT-5.4 Nano, GPT-4o from OpenAI; Claude Opus 4.7, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5 from Anthropic; Grok 4.20 from xAI; Gemini 3.1 Pro, 3 Flash, and 3.1 Flash-Lite from Google; plus 100+ models through OpenRouter. The full list is available in your provider settings.

Can I switch between models mid-conversation?

Yes. Mykey lets you switch between GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, Grok 4.20, Gemini, and more without leaving the conversation.

Is my data private and encrypted?

Yes. Provider API keys are encrypted with AES-256 and only decrypted server-side when needed. Conversations are stored securely and you can delete them at any time. For more on AI chat security, see our guide on platform safety.

What if I already have API keys?

Perfect. Enter them during setup — Mykey encrypts them with AES-256 and never shares them. You can revoke them anytime from your provider's dashboard.

How is Mykey different from ChatGPT Plus?

ChatGPT Plus charges $20/month regardless of usage. Mykey charges $4/month for infrastructure, and you pay the provider directly at API rates — often $3-15/month depending on usage. The BYOK model means you're never paying for someone else's API credits.

Not sure which model to pick? Read our model comparison guide.

Ready to get started? Start your 7-day free trial — no credit card required.

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