Which apps or devices does Kelivo work on?
Kelivo is its own standalone chat app rather than a plug-in for another program. You can download and use it on Android, iPhone, Windows, macOS, and Linux, with your conversations available the same way on each.
Do I need to pay for Kelivo itself?
No — Kelivo is free and open-source. You only pay separately for usage of whichever AI provider you connect, such as OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Anthropic's Claude, based on that provider's own pricing.
Do I need an account or a special key to start chatting?
Yes. Kelivo doesn't include AI access on its own — you sign up with a provider like OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic and enter your own account details inside the app's settings.
Can I use this to read and discuss a PDF or Word document?
Yes — you can upload photos, PDFs, and Word documents directly into a conversation, and the AI can read them and answer your questions.
Can I use this to have the AI search the web for me?
Yes — Kelivo can pull in live web search results as part of a conversation, so answers can include current information instead of only what the AI already knew.
Can the AI read its answers out loud to me?
Yes — Kelivo includes text-to-speech, so you can have replies spoken aloud instead of reading them yourself.
How hard is it to set up?
Setup is simple — download the app from the App Store or GitHub, then enter your chosen AI provider's account details in the settings screen. No coding or technical files are required.
Will I lose my chat history if I switch phones or reinstall?
No — Kelivo supports backing up and restoring your chat history, so you can move it between devices.