The AI brain you already pay for.
Already on Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus? Connect it as Akari's brain — no extra AI subscription required. Editing is always free. Pay only when you generate.
Connect Claude or ChatGPT (BYOS)
Already paying for Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus? Connect it via a secure local bridge and that subscription becomes your editing brain. Zero additional charges from Akari.
Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
Plug in your OpenRouter, Anthropic, or Fal keys directly. No Akari markup. You pay the provider only for what you use — full cost control, your way.
Run Locally with Ollama
No subscription. No API key. No internet. Edit entirely offline with local models. Your footage and drafts never leave your Mac.
Start editing with AI today.
Video editing is free. Connect your existing Claude or ChatGPT subscription as the brain — no extra AI charges. Pay only for generative AI (images, video, audio) as you use it with credits. Get started on your Mac with the free Akari Video beta.
Public release planned for July 2026 (now in free beta) · No credit card required · macOS 12+ · Your data stays on your Mac