> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://miniti.app/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# choose a tier

> free, pro, or bring your own keys

on first launch, pick a tier. you can switch anytime in settings (`⌘,`).

|          | free   | pro                              | byok           |
| -------- | ------ | -------------------------------- | -------------- |
| price    | \$0    | \$5/mo (macos) · \$4.99/mo (ios) | \$0            |
| minutes  | 500/mo | 5,000/mo                         | unlimited      |
| api keys | no     | no                               | yes (your own) |

## free (managed)

* no api keys needed - open and go
* 500 free minutes/month of transcription + ai insights
* usage tracked per device, resets monthly

## pro (managed)

* everything in free, with 5,000 minutes/month
* upgrade from settings or when the free limit is reached
* macos: one-click checkout via web · ios: in-app subscription

## bring your own keys (byok)

* use your own api keys for unlimited usage
* requires:
  * deepgram api key ([get one](https://console.deepgram.com/signup))
  * openai api key ([get one](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys))
* enter keys on the home screen or in settings → api keys

your byok keys stay saved when switching modes - you can flip back to managed and byok without losing your keys.

## which should i pick?

choose **free** if:

* you want the fastest setup (no api keys)
* you're evaluating the app
* 500 minutes/month is enough

choose **pro** if:

* you need more than 500 minutes/month but want zero setup
* you prefer a managed service without handling api keys

choose **byok** if:

* you want full control of your api usage and costs
* you already have deepgram + openai accounts

## next

<Card title="byok setup" icon="key" href="/docs/pricing/byok">
  step-by-step byok configuration
</Card>