BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. It is AIKIZI's alternative to monthly subscriptions: a single $30 payment that unlocks three months of full Pro-level access. You connect your own API key, and generation operations run against your key at the provider's direct pricing. No AIKIZI markup on API calls. No recurring charges. 100 bonus tokens included for decodes, downloads, and other platform features. Google Gemini is the primary supported provider for image generation, with ElevenLabs supported for audio generation.
The price difference is straightforward. Pro costs $60 over three months. BYOK costs $30. Both give you the same core feature set. The difference is where the generation compute runs: Pro uses AIKIZI's pooled API quota and token system. BYOK routes image and audio generation through your own API key, meaning your generation cost is whatever the provider charges you directly. Decodes use AIKIZI tokens on both plans.
Your API key handles generation operations: creating new images through Gemini models and generating audio through ElevenLabs. These are the operations where your key is used directly at the provider's rate. All decode operations (image, video, and audio analysis) use AIKIZI tokens on every plan, including BYOK.
Your 100 bonus tokens cover decodes, downloads, and style code unlocks. Token costs vary by action - see the pricing page for the full breakdown.
| Provider | Used For | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | Image Generation (Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2) | Primary provider for BYOK image generation |
| ElevenLabs | Audio Generation (TTS, SFX, Music) | Voice, sound effects, and music generation |
Google Gemini is the primary supported provider for BYOK. Your Gemini key powers image generation through AIKIZI's Nano Banana models. ElevenLabs keys enable audio generation including text-to-speech, sound effects, and music.
Your API key is encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM encryption. It is never logged, never included in error reports, never visible in the admin dashboard. Keys are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and not exposed in the UI or logs. The key is decrypted only for the duration of the API call.
AES-256-GCM encrypted at rest. Decrypted only for the duration of API calls.
Keys are excluded from all application logs and error tracking.
No admin visibility. No dashboard exposure. No third-party sharing.
Remove your key at any time from your Profile page. Immediate purge from storage.
Heavy generators. If you generate dozens or hundreds of images per session, BYOK routes generation through your own key with no AIKIZI token cost for those operations. Generate as many images as your API quota allows.
Cost-conscious creators. $30 once versus $20/month is a significant saving, especially if you primarily use generation features and need fewer decodes.
API-literate users. If you already have a Google Cloud account for other projects, adding AIKIZI takes thirty seconds. One key, pasted once, and you are running.
Teams evaluating the platform. Three months of full access at a fixed cost makes BYOK ideal for testing AIKIZI's capabilities before committing to a monthly plan.
Purchase BYOK from the Pricing page. One-time $30 payment.
Go to your Profile page (/me) and paste your Google Gemini or ElevenLabs API key.
Start creating. Image generation now runs on your Gemini key. Audio generation runs on your ElevenLabs key.
Use your 100 bonus tokens for decodes, downloads, and style code unlocks.
Need an API key? Get a Gemini key free at ai.google.dev. Google offers a generous free tier. ElevenLabs keys are available at elevenlabs.io for audio generation.