What is BYO-key AI development?

Two scopes

DevAware OS subscription. Pays for the desktop app, governance, execution, validation, memory, and Learning Lab features.

AI provider plan. Pays for cloud model calls or local hardware costs (electricity, hardware amortization).

What this protects you from

  • Lock-in. Switching providers does not require switching tools.
  • Bundled-compute opacity. You see exactly what your provider charges; nothing is hidden in a markup.
  • Resold-usage risk. DevAware OS does not own your provider relationship; provider terms apply directly to you.

Frequently asked

Does my DevAware OS plan include third-party AI provider usage?
No. Your DevAware OS subscription does not include, bundle, resell, or subsidize any third-party AI provider usage. Cloud calls are billed by your chosen provider on your provider plan.
Why BYO-key instead of bundling?
Bundling provider compute creates lock-in and obscures cost. BYO-key keeps two contracts separate, makes switching providers a one-toggle change, and avoids reselling another company's usage under our brand.
Can DevAware OS bypass provider rate limits or content policies?
No. DevAware OS routes prompt content to the provider you choose; it cannot extend, bypass, or share your provider's rate limits, content policies, or quotas.
Where do live prices come from?
Pricing structure shown on devawareos.com is non-final and informational. Live prices, billing, subscriptions, plan limits, and entitlements live in the secure DevAware OS Account Console (separate system, available after launch).

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