Questions, answered
Everything people usually ask before they sign up.
FAQ
What is KLINCH?
KLINCH gives you the top models from Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and DeepSeek at prices below the vendors' own, with a chat and a coding agent built in. One balance of credits covers every model, and the Free plan costs nothing.
How much cheaper is KLINCH than the official price?
Every model costs 90% less per token than the vendor's own API price: KLINCH charges one tenth of the official rate for input and output. Repeated context, such as chat history and repository files, is billed at the cache rate on top of that, so long chats and agent runs get cheaper still. The Pricing page lists the official price, the KLINCH price and the discount for each model.
Why is it cheaper than the vendors?
Lower prices are how KLINCH grows: one tenth of the official rate is our launch price for every model. Repeated context is billed at the vendor's cache rate instead of being charged again on every message, which keeps long conversations cheap.
Is there a subscription?
You can pay as you go, with no mandatory subscription: credits are charged only for what the models actually read and write. You top up credits in any amount you like, and the free monthly credits are yours on top.
Do I need a VPN?
No. KLINCH is available 24/7 and the models work without a VPN, because requests go through KLINCH, not from your device to the vendor.
Is there an API?
Yes. KLINCH has an OpenAI-compatible API, so the same balance works in any tool that speaks the OpenAI protocol, such as your scripts or your IDE. You create a KLINCH key in the app and change only the base URL.
How can I pay?
By bank card, crypto or local payment methods. There are no plans: top up your balance with credits from $5, as much as you want, whenever you need it.
Is there support in Telegram?
Yes. KLINCH has a Telegram bot and a support chat that answers around the clock, so you can check your balance and ask for help without opening the site.
Can my team share one balance? Is there a referral bonus?
Yes to both. A team can share one balance and see who spent what, and when you invite a friend you both get 200 bonus credits.
What does one balance cover?
One balance of credits pays for the web chat, the coding agent and every model. There are no separate wallets or keys: you can try Claude in the morning, GPT at lunch and the agent in the evening from the same balance.
Is KLINCH free?
Yes. You start free: no card, and 300 credits every month on fast, efficient models. When you need more, top up credits in any amount and every model opens up.
What are credits?
Credits are KLINCH's own unit of usage. Each answer costs credits depending on the model and the length of the conversation: a quick question to a lite model is about one credit, a long one to a flagship model costs more. The Pricing page lists the price of every model.
Which AI models can I use?
Claude (Fable, Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), GPT, Grok and DeepSeek. The list grows as new models appear, and you can switch the model in any chat. Free includes the lighter models; Plus and above include the flagships.
Do I need my own API key?
No. Everything is built in. You never choose a provider or paste a key: you just pick a model from the list and start talking.
What happens when I run out of credits?
KLINCH tells you before a message is sent and never charges anything extra. You can switch to a cheaper model, wait for your free monthly credits, or top up any amount.
What can I use KLINCH for?
Anything you would ask a smart assistant: writing and editing, translation, studying, research, planning, brainstorming, summarising documents, analysing images and answering everyday questions. If you want, it can also work on code in your GitHub repositories.
Is my data private?
Your chats are stored in your account and are only visible to you unless you share a link. To answer, your messages are sent to the AI vendor of the model you picked. You can delete any chat, or your whole account, whenever you like.
Do I need to install anything?
No. KLINCH runs in your browser, on a phone or a computer. Sign in with Google or GitHub and start.