DaVinciDreamsBring Your Own API Key Video Editor
Already have API keys for fal.ai, PiAPI, OpenAI, or ElevenLabs? Use them in DaVinciDreams — pay providers directly and skip the 40% platform markup entirely.
Add your API keys — start savingHow BYOK Works
BYOK — Bring Your Own Key — is a simple concept with significant savings. Instead of buying platform credits to pay for AI generations, you connect your own API keys from providers like fal.ai, PiAPI, Black Forest Labs, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. When you generate a video clip, image, voiceover, or music track, DaVinciDreams sends the request directly to the provider using your key and your account. No credits are deducted from your DaVinciDreams balance. This means you pay the provider's direct price — typically 40% less than platform credit pricing, since credits include the platform's operational margin. Your API keys are stored with AES-256-GCM encryption and never leave the server. The platform validates each key on entry and displays a clear status indicator so you always know which providers are active. You can mix BYOK and credits freely: use your own key for expensive video generation and platform credits for smaller tasks.
Supported Providers and Savings
DaVinciDreams supports BYOK for all seven integrated AI providers. For video generation, connect your fal.ai key for access to Kling, Hunyuan, and other video models at direct API pricing. PiAPI keys unlock Kling, Pika, and FLUX video models. Black Forest Labs keys provide access to FLUX image models at wholesale rates. For audio, ElevenLabs keys give you premium text-to-speech and speech-to-speech at your account's rate — significantly cheaper than credit pricing for high-volume users. OpenAI and Google keys unlock their respective TTS and LLM models. The savings add up quickly: a 5-minute film that costs $15 in platform credits might cost $9 with BYOK — the same generation quality, the same editor, the same export pipeline, just 40% less. For studios and power users generating hundreds of clips per month, BYOK is the obvious choice. And you still get the full DaVinciDreams experience: the script generator, the multi-track timeline, real-time preview, and cloud rendering.
How It Works
Connect Your API Key
Go to settings and enter your API key for any supported provider. Keys are validated instantly and stored with AES-256-GCM encryption.
Generate Without Credits
When you generate with a connected provider, requests go directly to the API using your key. No platform credits are deducted.
Save 40%
Pay provider rates directly instead of credit pricing. Mix BYOK and credits freely — use your keys for expensive models and credits for small tasks.
Key Features
Who It's For
Power Users
Generate hundreds of clips per month at direct API pricing. The 40% savings over platform credits adds up significantly at volume.
Studios with Existing API Accounts
Already paying for fal.ai, ElevenLabs, or OpenAI? Connect those accounts to DaVinciDreams and use them without double-paying.
Cost-Conscious Creators
Maximize your production budget by paying provider rates directly. Get the same generation quality at a lower price point.
FAQ
How does Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) work?
Add your API keys in Settings. DaVinciDreams uses your keys instead of platform credits when generating. You pay the provider directly at their published rates — no markup, no hidden fees.
Which providers support BYOK?
All seven: fal.ai, PiAPI, Black Forest Labs, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Each provider covers different AI models. You can mix BYOK for some providers and use platform credits for others.
Are my API keys stored securely?
Yes. All API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage. Keys are never exposed in the browser or logs. You can delete your keys at any time from the settings page.
How do I get a fal.ai API key?
Sign up at fal.ai, go to your dashboard, and create an API key. Copy the key into DaVinciDreams Settings → API Keys → fal.ai. The key is validated instantly. fal.ai gives you access to Kling, Hunyuan, FLUX, and other video/image models at their direct pricing.
How much do I save with BYOK vs platform credits?
Platform credits include a 40% operational margin. With BYOK, you pay the provider's direct price. For example, a Kling 2.6 Standard clip costs $0.28 in credits but only $0.20 via fal.ai directly. A 5-minute film costing $15 in credits would cost about $9 with BYOK.