What is BYOK?
BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. It's a feature that lets you connect your own API keys from 9 providers (Replicate, fal.ai, Together, OpenAI, Stability, Google, HuggingFace, BFL, Fireworks) to Renderella, giving you direct access to AI models without using Renderella credits.
Why BYOK?
Unlimited Generations
With your own provider key, you're not limited by Renderella credits. You pay the underlying provider directly based on usage.Direct Pricing
Provider billing follows the platform you connect. For high-volume users, direct provider billing can be more cost-effective than a credit plan.Full Model Access
Access supported provider catalogs and custom models that are not part of Renderella's curated credit catalog.How It Works
- Choose a supported provider and create an API key there
- Open Settings in Renderella
- Paste your API key into the matching provider section
- Generate and Renderella will use your key for compatible BYOK requests
- Stored only in your browser on the device where you entered it and never in our normal server database
- Never shared with other users
- Never shared with other users
- Cleared when you clear local browser storage or reset your device/browser state
- Power users generating 50+ images daily
- Developers wanting to test custom or fine-tuned models
- Businesses needing predictable per-unit costs
- Researchers exploring different model architectures
Is My Key Safe?
Yes. Your API key is:
BYOK vs Credits
| Feature | Credits | BYOK | |---------|---------|------| | Pricing | Fixed per model | Pay-per-compute | | Setup | None | Need a supported provider account | | Limits | Credit balance | Provider account limits | | Custom models | Curated list | Supported BYOK models | | Best for | Casual/moderate use | Heavy use, custom models |
Who Should Use BYOK?
Getting Started
BYOK is available as a dedicated subscription plan. Head to Settings to connect your keys today.