Free plan Free trial From $9.90 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux+1
Best Byok System 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
BYOK system tools help people connect AI providers while managing API keys, request routing, team access and usage. They support buyers comparing web, API and self-hosted options across Linux, macOS and Windows.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LobeChat | 6.5 | $9.90 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 AnythingLLM | It suits people seeking a desktop or mobile AI assistant with on-device document and meeting tools. | 6.0 | $50 a month | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 SillyTavern | SillyTavern is aimed at AI hobbyists and power users who want control over LLM prompts. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 TrueFoundry AI Gateway | This gateway suits teams managing access to multiple AI models and providers. | 5.7 | $499 a month | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Big-AGI | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 06 Msty Studio | 5.5 | $149 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Open WebUI | It suits individuals and organizations seeking a self-hosted interface for local or cloud models, with setup options ranging from desktop installation to Docker. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Jan | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 TypingMind | 5.2 | $39 one-time | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, Self-hosted | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Cloudflare Stream | Stream suits organizations distributing live or on-demand video across web and mobile platforms. | 5.1 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 10 Oct 2026 |
The page orders releases by recency, with newer releases before older ones, using figures makers publish. It does not score tools.
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AnythingLLM
It suits people seeking a desktop or mobile AI assistant with on-device document and meeting tools.
AndroidWebWindows+4 Record6.0 Visit
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SillyTavern
SillyTavern is aimed at AI hobbyists and power users who want control over LLM prompts.
AndroidWebWindows+5 Record5.7 Visit
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TrueFoundry AI Gateway
This gateway suits teams managing access to multiple AI models and providers.
WebLinuxAPI+1 Record5.7 Visit
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Big-AGI
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.6 Visit
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Open WebUI
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.5 Visit It suits individuals and organizations seeking a self-hosted interface for local or cloud models, with setup options ranging from desktop installation to Docker.
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Cloudflare Stream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record5.1 Visit Stream suits organizations distributing live or on-demand video across web and mobile platforms.
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Helicone
WebAPISelf-hosted $79 usage-based Record5.0 Visit It suits teams building or operating AI applications that need provider routing, request tracing, or cost visibility.
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OpenRouter
WebAPI Free plan Record4.9 Visit OpenRouter suits developers and teams that want one API endpoint for access to multiple AI models and providers.
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Requesty
WebBrowser extensionAPI Free plan Record4.8 Visit Requesty suits developers and teams that want to connect applications to multiple models through one API and manage routing, usage and governance centrally.
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Vercel
WebAPI $20 usage-based Record4.8 Visit Vercel suits teams deploying web applications from Git repositories and working with its listed frameworks.
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Envoy AI Gateway
MacLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits teams that share models or tools and want central credentials, quotas, usage attribution or provider failover.
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TensorZero
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit TensorZero may suit developers who want a self-hosted LLM gateway and can manage its deployment and data storage.
Before you choose
Compare free plans and paid terms
Check whether a tool offers a free plan, a free trial or paid access. Pricing models on the list include free, freemium and paid.
Listed paid-from figures include $50 per month for AnythingLLM, $79 per month for Helicone, $12.90 per month for LobeChat and €15 per user per month on an annual CogLake plan.
Check key storage and providers
Review how a tool stores API keys and which providers it supports. These details affect how you connect models and control credentials.
Team key sharing is a separate comparison field. Check it if several people need access to shared provider credentials.
Review request routing
Request routing shows how a tool directs calls between providers or endpoints. Compare this field with supported providers before choosing a gateway or chat system.
Match hosting to your setup
The list includes web, API and self-hosted tools. Platform support spans Linux, macOS and Windows.
If you need local control, review self-hosting support and the platform you plan to run.
Check usage limits
Usage limits can affect how much traffic or activity a plan supports. Compare the stated limits with your expected workload before selecting a tool.
Questions
What does this BYOK list compare?
It compares free plans, paid-from pricing, key storage, supported providers, request routing, team key sharing, self-hosting and usage limits.
Which listed tools have free plans?
Free plans are listed for AnythingLLM, Envoy AI Gateway, GatewayforAI, Helicone, LibreChat and LiteLLM.
Which tools list a free trial?
CogLake and Helicone list seven-day trials. Kong AI Gateway and LiteLLM list 30-day trials.
Which platforms do these tools support?
The category includes web, API, self-hosted, Linux, macOS and Windows platforms.
What paid starting prices are listed?
AnythingLLM lists $50 per month, Helicone $79 per month, LobeChat $12.90 per month and CogLake €15 per user per month on an annual plan.
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