Why We Let You
Use Your Own AI Keys
Most AI content platforms charge per word or use credit systems. We think that's backwards. Here's why BYOK changes everything.
The Per-Word Pricing Trap
Traditional AI writing tools built their business models on artificial scarcity. Here's what they don't want you to know:
They need to cover their own API costs (and add profit margins)
Per-word pricing creates predictable revenue for them, not value for you
Credit systems encourage artificial scarcity
Enterprise tiers gate features you should have access to
They're selling convenience, but charging for dependency
The Real Cost Difference
Here's what content generation actually costs across platforms. Numbers based on 2,000-word articles using frontier-class models.
| Platform | Pricing Model | 100 Articles | 1,000 Articles | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | Per-word pricing | $500+ | $5,000+ | Word limits, tiered plans |
| Copy.ai | Credit system | $300+ | $3,000+ | Credit caps per month |
| Writesonic | Word credits | $200+ | $2,000+ | Premium words cost more |
| SeCoFlow + DeepSeek | Direct API pricing | ~$1-3 | ~$10-30 | No limits |
* SeCoFlow costs based on direct DeepSeek API pricing + SeCoFlow subscription. Actual costs vary by model choice and content length.
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Direct API Pricing
What AI Actually Costs
Connect any provider. Pay their rates directly. No markup, no limits.
Use any provider
Switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and more instantly. Use premium providers for creative work, cost-efficient ones for scale. No lock-in, ever.
Zero markup
Pay the exact same rates as calling APIs directly. We never add fees on top of provider pricing. Your bill is transparent and predictable.
Your keys, full control
Bring your own API keys from any provider. You can even connect your own private LLM for maximum data privacy and compliance.
Unlimited generation
No per-word limits, no credit systems, no artificial caps. Generate as much content as you need. Your API quota is your only limit.
| Provider | Price Range (per 1M tokens) | Est. per Article |
|---|---|---|
 | $0.15 - $15.00 | ~$0.01-0.15 |
 | $0.25 - $15.00 | ~$0.01-0.15 |
 | $0.075 - $5.00 | ~$0.01-0.08 |
 | $0.14 - $2.19 | ~$0.003-0.03 |
 | $0.10 - $3.00 | ~$0.01-0.05 |
 | $0.15 - $15.00 | ~$0.01-0.10 |
 | $2.00 - $10.00 | ~$0.03-0.10 |
 | $0.10 - $2.00 | ~$0.01-0.03 |
 | $0.14 - $8.00 | ~$0.01-0.08 |
9 supported providers. Prices vary by model tier. Estimates based on ~2,000 word articles.
Deep Dive: The Hidden Cost of AI SaaS
Most AI content platforms charge you twice — once for the subscription, and again through a hidden 10-50x markup on AI models. Here's the full breakdown.
THE BYOK ADVANTAGE
Beyond Cost Savings
BYOK gives you freedom, control, and scalability that wrapped platforms simply can't match.
10-50x Cost Savings
Pay direct API prices instead of marked-up SaaS rates. A 2,000-word article costs ~$0.05-0.15 with frontier models instead of $5+ on wrapped platforms.
Truly Unlimited Content
No per-word fees, no article caps, no credit systems. Generate as much content as you need—the only limit is your imagination and your direct API costs.
Model Freedom
Switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Mistral, or any provider instantly. Use the best model for each task without vendor lock-in.
Your Data, Your Control
Your API keys stay with you. We never store your keys server-side—they're encrypted in your browser. Your content never trains third-party AI models.
Scale Without Permission
Need to generate 10,000 product descriptions? Do it. No sales calls, no enterprise negotiations. Your API tier is your only constraint.
Always Latest Models
When the next GPT or Claude drops, use it immediately. No waiting for wrapped platforms to integrate—just update your API version.
How BYOK Works in SeCoFlow
Setting up your own API keys takes less than 5 minutes.
Get API Keys
Sign up for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, or any supported provider. Most offer free credits to start.
Add to SeCoFlow
Paste your API keys in SeCoFlow settings. Keys are encrypted client-side and never stored on our servers.
Generate Unlimited Content
Use any model, anytime. Switch between providers based on task requirements. Scale without limits.
Security & Privacy
We take security seriously. Here's how we protect your keys and data.
Client-Side Encryption
API keys are encrypted in your browser before any network transmission. We never see your raw keys.
Zero Server Storage
Your keys are stored only in your encrypted browser storage. They're never saved to our databases.
Direct API Calls
Content generation calls go directly to AI providers. Your data doesn't route through our servers.
No Training Data
Your content is never used to train AI models. OpenAI, Anthropic, and others don't train on API data.
Ready to Take Control?
Stop paying per-word premiums. Start generating unlimited content with your own API keys.