Free vs BYOK: AI Chat & Conversation
Compare free hosted ai chat & conversation tools with BYOK (bring your own key) alternatives. 3 free options vs 8 BYOK options.
🟢 Free Hosted (3)
No API key needed. Runs on Glenn's infrastructure.
Concierge
RAG-powered AI chat with real-time knowledge retrieval. Ask about apps, patterns, or anything in the portfolio.
Try Concierge →Thinking Chat (Free)
Glenn-hosted thinking chat. Chat with a reasoning model that shows its work. Step-by-step thinking, deep analysis.
Try Thinking Chat (Free) →Multi-Model Chat (Free)
Glenn-hosted multi-model group chat. Watch AI models converse with each other. Manual and automatic modes. No API key needed.
Try Multi-Model Chat (Free) →🔑 BYOK (8)
Bring your own OpenRouter key. More models, more control.
OpenRouter Chat Pro
Full-featured chat interface with model selection, system prompts, and conversation management via OpenRouter.
Try OpenRouter Chat Pro →Multi-Model Chat
Watch AI models converse with each other in real-time. Manual and automatic modes for model-to-model conversations.
Try Multi-Model Chat →Thinking Chat
Chat with AI models that show their reasoning process. See chain-of-thought and extended thinking in real time.
Try Thinking Chat →Character Roleplay
AI character roleplay engine. Create and interact with custom characters with distinct personalities and backstories.
Try Character Roleplay →Nomi Group Chat
Group chat with multiple AI personalities. Each participant has a unique voice, knowledge, and perspective.
Try Nomi Group Chat →Prompt Arena
Compare AI model outputs side-by-side. Test prompts across multiple models and judge the results.
Try Prompt Arena →Prompt Lab
Experiment with prompt engineering techniques. Test, compare, and iterate on prompts across different models.
Try Prompt Lab →Psycho AI
AI psychology assistant. Explore cognitive patterns, get insights, and engage in therapeutic-style conversations.
Try Psycho AI →