The client is free. Forever.
Bring your own key. Zero service markup.
OpenClacky is MIT-licensed open source — not a free trial, not a restricted tier. Users pay only the model providers (or AI Keys, at the same rate) for actual usage.
Two ways to connect
The client is functionally identical in either mode. The difference lies in how API keys are managed and where billing is consolidated.
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
Manage provider accounts yourself
- Full client, all features, no usage limits
- Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other major providers
- API keys stored locally on the client, never uploaded
- Accounts, billing, rate limits, and regional access handled by the user
OpenClacky AI Keys
Unified billing and connection stability
- Full client, all features, no usage limits
- Direct access to Claude, Gemini, GPT, and other models
- Route optimization and intelligent caching for improved stability
- Single balance covers every supported model
Per-token pricing is identical across both modes. AI Keys provides access and billing convenience — not expanded model capability.
Frequently asked
Is the client actually free forever? Could pricing change later? +
OpenClacky is MIT-licensed with source hosted on GitHub. Open source licenses cannot be revoked. Even if the team's commercial strategy were to change, the community retains the right to maintain a free version based on the current codebase.
How is the project funded? +
Two primary channels: AI Keys, reselling model calls at provider cost with thin margins at scale; and enterprise plans with custom engagements. The client itself is not a revenue stream, so there is no commercial incentive to restrict features in the free version.
Are there any client-side differences between BYOK and AI Keys? +
None. The client treats both modes as equivalent — every feature is available in either configuration. AI Keys is valued for connection reliability, regional reachability, and consolidated billing, not for model capability.
Under BYOK, does the API key pass through OpenClacky servers? +
No. API keys are stored exclusively on the local client. Requests are dispatched from the user's device directly to the model provider. OpenClacky servers do not mediate the call and do not log the key.
Is commercial use permitted? Is additional licensing required? +
MIT permits both personal and commercial use without additional licensing. For teams building branded products on top of OpenClacky, please consult the enterprise plan separately.
How the project is sustained
OpenClacky's operations are supported by three channels: thin margins on AI Keys usage; service fees from enterprise engagements; and revenue-share partnerships with independent creators who build branded products and Skills on top of OpenClacky, with OpenClacky providing the underlying technology and distribution. The client itself carries no monetization mechanism — that boundary is held intentionally.
Start using OpenClacky
Client available for macOS, Linux, and Windows at no cost.