Technical Requirements
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15 Jan 2026
What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)?
BYOK means you provide your own API key from OpenAI or Anthropic.
How it works:
- Create an account at OpenAI.com or Anthropic.com
- Generate an API key (takes 2 minutes)
- Add it to your Ainisa dashboard
- Your chatbot uses your key for AI responses
Benefits:
- You pay OpenAI/Anthropic directly (typically $3-20/month)
- You control your spending
- You choose which AI model to use (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
- No markup - you pay wholesale prices
Do I need technical knowledge to set this up?
Basic technical knowledge is helpful but not required. We provide:
- Step-by-step documentation
- docs.ainisa.com
- Email support (48-hour response)
You should be comfortable with:
- Creating API accounts
- Copy/pasting API keys
- Basic platform navigation
What AI models are supported?
- OpenAI: GPT models
- Anthropic: Claude Sonnet, Claude Opus
- More models added regularly
How much do API costs typically run?
Typical usage for small-medium businesses:
- Light use (100-500 messages/month): $1-2/month
- Medium use (1,000-3,000 messages/month): $3-10/month
- Heavy use (5,000-10,000 messages/month): $30-50/month
You pay OpenAI/Anthropic directly - not us.