Pick the AI that powers your assistant.
Your assistant, your choice
Ara works with the leading AI providers. You bring your own API key, choose your model, and Ara connects everything. You pay the provider directly based on usage — Ara doesn’t add markup.
Claude by Anthropic
Recommended — thoughtful, helpful, and great at following instructions and using tools.
| Model | Best for |
|---|
| Claude Sonnet | Fast and capable — great for everyday use |
| Claude Opus | Most intelligent — for complex tasks |
| Claude Haiku | Fastest — for simple, quick responses |
GPT by OpenAI
The most well-known AI assistant. If you already have an OpenAI account, you can use it with Ara.
| Model | Best for |
|---|
| GPT-4.1 | Their latest and most capable model |
| GPT-4.1 Mini | Faster and more affordable |
Gemini by Google
Google’s latest AI. Good at understanding context and offers a generous free tier.
| Model | Best for |
|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Most capable for complex reasoning |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Quick responses at lower cost |
OpenRouter
Access 100+ models from multiple providers with a single account. Great for experimenting with different models.
Get started at openrouter.ai
Setting up
Create an account
Sign up with your chosen AI provider using the links above.
Get your API key
Each provider gives you an API key in their dashboard.
Enter it in Ara
Paste the key in your Ara settings. It’s encrypted and stored securely.
Quick comparison
| Provider | Best for | Starting price |
|---|
| Claude | Following instructions, tool use | Pay as you go |
| GPT | General purpose, broad knowledge | Pay as you go |
| Gemini | Context understanding, cost efficiency | Free tier available |
| OpenRouter | Flexibility, model variety | Varies by model |
Can I switch later?
Yes. Change your AI provider or model at any time from the settings page. Your conversation history and memory carry over seamlessly.
See all models
Detailed model list with IDs and pricing.
