Okara
One encrypted chat interface for 36+ AI models. Switch between them mid conversation without losing context.
What it is
Okara is a privacy first AI chat platform that gives you access to 36+ open source AI models through a single encrypted interface. Instead of paying separately for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, you get models like Qwen 3, DeepSeek R1, Llama 4, Mistral, and many more in one place, and you can switch between them mid conversation without losing context. Every message is encrypted on your device before it reaches Okara's servers, so neither Okara nor anyone else can read your conversations. Okara recently launched AI CMO, an AI Chief Marketing Officer agent that provides strategic marketing guidance, campaign planning, and content strategy directly within the platform.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants access to 36+ AI models in one subscription instead of paying separately for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
Professionals handling sensitive data (lawyers, doctors, financial consultants) who need their AI conversations to be encrypted and private
Researchers and writers who want to switch models mid conversation to compare answers and find the best response for different types of questions
Teams needing a shared AI workspace where everyone can collaborate on chat threads, share files, and build on shared context
SEO professionals wanting automated site audits and AI visibility tracking through the dedicated SEO Agent, and marketers who want AI powered strategic guidance via the AI CMO agent
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Access to 36+ AI models in one place for one price, eliminating the need for multiple separate subscriptions
- +End to end encryption on every conversation; Okara cannot read your messages, making it suitable for sensitive professional use
- +Mid conversation model switching with unified memory, so you can compare answers from different models without starting over
- +Integrated search across Web, Reddit, X, and YouTube with cited summaries, all within the chat interface
- +All models are self hosted on Okara's servers, not routed through third party APIs, which gives them more control over privacy and uptime
- +Team workspaces with shared memory and file uploads make it practical for collaborative professional use
Cons
- −The free tier is very limited at just 5 credits (~50 messages), barely enough to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan
- −All models are open source alternatives; you do not get access to proprietary models like GPT-5.2, Claude Opus 4.6, or Gemini, which are often ahead on certain tasks
- −Credit based pricing can be hard to predict; a "credit" maps roughly to 10 messages, but actual usage varies by model and message length
- −Relatively new platform (launched December 2025), so the product is still maturing and the long term track record is unproven
- −The full AI Agent suite (SEO, GEO, Reddit, Writer, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Coding) requires the AI CMO plan at $99/month, which is expensive for users who mainly want chat
- −No voice mode, no video generation, and no native mobile app (web based only as of early 2026)
Pricing
- 5 credits (~50 messages)
- Limited AI CMO features
- Website analysis
- 2,000 credits per month (~20,000 messages)
- Everything in Free, plus full agent suite
- SEO and GEO Agent
- Reddit Distribution Agent
Prices change; check the official pricing →