Chatbox

Chatbox AI is a chat client that gives access to many leading AI models in one app. It works on desktop, mobile and the web, and lets you use models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek either through your own API keys or through Chatbox's paid plans. The company positions it as privacy-focused, and it also offers a Work Mode for more advanced agentic workflows.

Main features

Beyond chat, Chatbox can read many kinds of files, including PDFs, Word documents, images and code, and summarise them, answer questions and extract information. It offers live web search for up-to-date answers and a local knowledge base where you store documents so the app can draw on them later. Other features include rich formatting, code preview, image generation and custom copilots, which are saved assistants with their own instructions. The app itself notes that AI-generated content may be inaccurate and should be verified.

Own keys or a plan

Using your own API keys means you pay the model providers directly and keep control of which services you use. Alternatively, Chatbox plans include compute points used for model chats, web search and document analysis, with access to a range of standard models.

Pricing

There is a free tier for light use. Lite costs $3.99 per month, or $3.50 when billed annually. Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $16.70 annually, and Pro+ costs $39.99 monthly or $33.33 annually, aimed at intensive work. Higher plans include larger compute quotas and broader model access.

Who it suits

Chatbox suits people who use several AI models and want one interface, developers who already hold API keys, and users who want local document storage.

Things to consider

When using your own keys, track spending in each provider's dashboard, because heavy use can be costly. Check which data stays on your device and which is sent to model providers. Model names and quotas change often, so confirm the current list before choosing a plan.

A sensible way to start is the free tier or a single API key, testing file Q&A and web search on real work before paying for a larger plan. Users who need team features or central billing should check whether the current plans offer them, since the app is aimed mainly at individuals.