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Use My Own AI: bring your own key, run unlimited AI

A flat-fee tier where you bring your own AI provider key and run unlimited matching, interviews and scoring — no per-action credits.

June 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Most AI hiring tools meter every action, and the bill climbs with your volume. If you're hiring at scale that can get expensive fast. So we built a different option: Use My Own AI.

Key takeaway
Connect your own AI provider key and run unlimited AI — matching, interviews, scoring, custom tests — for a flat fee, with no per-action credits. You pay your provider directly for usage.

How it works

Pick a provider, paste your API key once, and you're set. From then on every AI feature runs on your key and costs zero Spoon credits — there's nothing to top up and no balance to watch. It's a flat monthly fee, or annual with two months free.

Who it's for

It's built for high-volume teams and agencies: if you already run a lot of AI, paying one predictable fee and using usage at cost is simply cheaper and calmer than metering every match and interview.

Your key, kept safe

Your key is encrypted and never shown back to you, and you can remove it whenever you like. You stay in control of your own AI usage and spend.

Learn about Use My Own AI →

Frequently asked

What is “Use My Own AI”?

A flat monthly (or annual) tier where you connect your own AI provider key. Every AI action then runs on your key and costs no Spoon credits — you pay your provider directly for usage.

Who is it for?

High-volume teams and agencies that run a lot of AI matching and interviews and would rather pay one predictable fee than meter credits.

Is my key safe?

Yes. Your key is encrypted, never displayed back to you, and you can remove it at any time.

Put it into practice with Spoon Hire.

Run fair, skills-first AI interviews and review anonymized, merit-ranked shortlists.