BYOK AI Code Review
Bring Your Own Keys
Use your own Claude, Gemini, or GPT API keys for AI code review. Pay only for what you use. Your code goes directly to your AI provider — no third-party servers, no vendor lock-in, full control.
For a team of 5 developers: Git AutoReview = $14.99/mo vs CodeRabbit = $120/mo (87% savings)
What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)?
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) is a deployment model where you use your own API keys from AI providers like Anthropic (Claude), Google AI (Gemini), or OpenAI (GPT) instead of the tool's bundled AI access. This gives software engineers and development teams full control over costs, privacy, and model selection.
With traditional AI code review tools like CodeRabbit and Qodo, your code is sent to their servers, processed through their AI accounts, and you pay per-user fees regardless of usage. With Git AutoReview's BYOK, your code goes directly from VS Code to your chosen AI provider. You pay for actual API usage, not per-seat licenses.
BYOK is ideal for enterprise customers with existing AI contracts, development teams focused on cost control, and organizations with strict data privacy requirements. Your code repositories never touch third-party servers — only your approved AI providers.
Why BYOK Matters for Code Review
Four key advantages of using your own API keys for AI-powered pull request reviews.
Pay only for actual API usage. No per-user fees. A team of 5 developers saves 87% compared to CodeRabbit ($14.99 vs $120/month).
Your code goes directly to Anthropic (Claude), Google AI (Gemini), or OpenAI (GPT). No third-party servers store your code repositories.
Choose which AI model to use for each review. Run Claude, Gemini, and GPT in parallel. Switch models anytime without vendor lock-in.
Use your existing enterprise AI contracts. Comply with corporate policies. Integrate with your DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
How Git AutoReview BYOK Works
Add Your API Keys
Install Git AutoReview from the VS Code Marketplace. Add your API keys for Anthropic (Claude), Google AI (Gemini), or OpenAI (GPT) in extension settings. Keys are stored locally — Git AutoReview never sees them.
Connect Your Repository
Connect to GitHub (including GitHub Enterprise), GitLab (including GitLab Self-managed), Bitbucket Cloud, Bitbucket Server, or Bitbucket Data Center. Your Git platform of choice, your credentials.
Select Pull Request & Models
Choose a pull request to review. Select which AI models to use — Claude, Gemini, GPT, or all three in parallel. Compare suggestions from different AI providers before deciding what to publish.
Direct API Call
Your code diff is sent directly to your AI provider using YOUR API key. No Git AutoReview servers in between. Usage is billed to your Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI account at their standard rates.
Human Approval & Publish
AI suggestions appear as drafts. Code reviewers approve, edit, or reject each one (human-in-the-loop). Only approved comments are published to your pull request. Full control over what appears in your Git workflows.
BYOK Cost Savings Calculator
See how much your development team saves with Git AutoReview BYOK vs per-user pricing.
| Team Size | Git AutoReview | CodeRabbit | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Developer | $4.99 | $24 | 79% |
| Team of 3 | $14.99 | $72 | 79% |
| Team of 5 | $14.99 | $120 | 87% |
| Team of 10 | $14.99 | $240 | 94% |
| Team of 20 | $24.99 | $480 | 95% |
* Git AutoReview prices shown are Team plan. API costs (typically $5-30/month) are additional and billed directly by Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI.
BYOK Comparison: Git AutoReview vs Competitors
See how Git AutoReview's BYOK compares to CodeRabbit and Qodo.
| Feature | Git AutoReview | CodeRabbit | Qodo |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYOK Support | |||
| Use Own API Keys | Claude, Gemini, GPT | No | Enterprise only |
| Pricing Model | Per-team | Per-user | Per-user + credits |
| Team of 5 Cost | $14.99/mo | $120/mo | $150/mo |
| Code Sent To | Your AI provider | CodeRabbit servers | Qodo servers |
| Vendor Lock-in | None | High | High |
| Model Selection | Full control | Vendor decides | Limited |
| GitHub Support | |||
| Bitbucket Support | Full | No | Yes |
Who Benefits from BYOK Code Review?
Development teams that want AI code review without per-user pricing. Pay for actual API usage instead of seat licenses. Perfect for startups and growing software engineering teams.
Organizations with existing Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI contracts. Leverage volume discounts, stay within approved vendors, and comply with corporate AI policies.
Code repositories with sensitive data that can't go through third-party servers. BYOK ensures direct connection to your approved AI providers only.
Software engineers who want to compare Claude, Gemini, and GPT for code review. Use your own keys to test different models without vendor restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) in AI code review?
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) means you use your own API keys from AI providers like Anthropic (Claude), Google AI (Gemini), or OpenAI (GPT) instead of relying on the code review tool's built-in AI access. With Git AutoReview's BYOK feature, your code goes directly to your chosen AI provider, giving you full control over costs, privacy, and model selection. This is different from CodeRabbit and Qodo, which route your code through their servers.
How does BYOK save money on AI code review?
BYOK eliminates per-user pricing. With CodeRabbit at $24/user/month, a team of 5 pays $120/month. With Git AutoReview's Team plan at $14.99/month plus your own API costs (typically $5-20/month for a small team), you save 70-87%. For development teams doing 50-100 code reviews per month, API costs are minimal because you only pay for actual usage, not per-seat licenses.
Is BYOK more private than regular AI code review tools?
Yes. With BYOK, your code goes directly from Git AutoReview to Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI — no third-party servers in between. CodeRabbit and Qodo route your code through their servers for processing, creating additional data exposure points. For enterprise customers with strict security policies, BYOK ensures your code repositories stay within approved vendor relationships.
Which AI providers does Git AutoReview BYOK support?
Git AutoReview BYOK supports three major AI providers: Anthropic (Claude models including Claude Sonnet), Google AI (Gemini models), and OpenAI (GPT-4 and GPT-4o). You can use one, two, or all three providers simultaneously. The VS Code extension lets you run multiple models in parallel and compare their suggestions before publishing to your pull request.
How do I set up BYOK in Git AutoReview?
Setting up BYOK takes about 2 minutes: 1) Install Git AutoReview from the VS Code Marketplace, 2) Open extension settings, 3) Add your API keys for Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google AI), or GPT (OpenAI), 4) Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. Your keys are stored locally and securely — Git AutoReview never sees or stores your API keys on our servers.
Can I use BYOK with GitHub Enterprise and GitLab Self-managed?
Yes. Git AutoReview's BYOK works with GitHub (including GitHub Enterprise), GitLab (including GitLab Self-managed), Bitbucket Cloud, Bitbucket Server, and Bitbucket Data Center. Your code goes from your Git platform through Git AutoReview directly to your AI provider. This makes BYOK ideal for enterprise customers who need to keep code within approved infrastructure.
What happens if I run out of API credits?
If your API credits are exhausted, Git AutoReview will notify you before attempting a review. You can then add credits to your Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI account. Unlike per-user tools where you pay regardless of usage, BYOK means you only pay for actual code reviews. Most development teams find their monthly API costs are $5-30 depending on review volume.
Is BYOK available on all Git AutoReview plans?
Yes! BYOK is available on ALL plans, including the Free tier. This is different from competitors like Qodo, which only offer BYOK on expensive enterprise plans. With Git AutoReview, even solo software engineers can use their own API keys from day one. The Free plan includes 5 reviews/month with BYOK, Starter at $4.99/month, and Team at $14.99/month for unlimited team members.
How does BYOK compare to self-hosted AI code review?
BYOK gives you similar privacy benefits to self-hosted solutions without the infrastructure overhead. Self-hosted tools require maintaining servers, managing updates, and handling scaling. With BYOK, you get direct AI provider access (Anthropic, Google AI, OpenAI), no servers to maintain, automatic updates via VS Code Marketplace, and works with all Git platforms including GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
Can enterprise customers use existing AI contracts with BYOK?
Absolutely. Many enterprise customers have existing volume agreements with Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI. Git AutoReview's BYOK lets you leverage these contracts for code review. Your AI usage goes through your enterprise account, counts toward your volume discounts, and stays within your approved vendor relationships. Combined with Single sign-on (SSO) on Business plan, this makes Git AutoReview ideal for enterprise DevOps workflows.
Start Using Your Own API Keys Today
Install Git AutoReview from the VS Code Marketplace. BYOK is available on all plans, including Free. Add your Anthropic, Google AI, or OpenAI API keys and start reviewing pull requests with full cost control.
Team of 5: Save 87% vs CodeRabbit ($14.99 vs $120/month)
BYOK Works With Your Tools
Use your own API keys across your entire development workflow. Git AutoReview integrates with your IDE, project management, and CI/CD tools.