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Choose the AI you trust — no lock-in to one provider

Spoon isn't tied to a single AI company. Run the platform on the model you prefer, and bring your own key from the provider you trust.

June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

AI is moving fast, and no one should bet their hiring on a single vendor. So we made Spoon provider-flexible: you're not locked into one AI company.

Key takeaway
Bring your own key from the provider you trust, and run Spoon's AI on it. Behind the scenes the platform can run on different models too — so a change in any one vendor's terms or availability never leaves you stranded.

Choice, built in

On the bring-your-own-key tier you pick your provider and connect your key. Your matching, interviews and scoring all run on the model you chose — the experience is identical, only the engine changes.

Resilience, not dependence

Relying on one AI company is a single point of failure — for pricing, for availability, for policy. Provider flexibility means you (and we) always have options. It's the same reason you'd never run a business on one supplier you couldn't switch away from.

Why we built it

Our job is to give you fair, accurate hiring signal — not to tie you to a particular AI brand. Letting you choose the model keeps you in control of cost, compliance and continuity.

Bring your own AI →

Frequently asked

Can I choose which AI model Spoon uses?

Yes. On the bring-your-own-key tier you choose your provider and connect your key. Spoon's own default is a top-tier model, but the platform isn't locked to a single vendor.

Why does provider choice matter?

Different teams have different preferences, contracts and compliance needs. Not being tied to one AI company means resilience — if your preferred provider changes terms or availability, you have options.

Does switching models change how Spoon works?

No. The interview, matching and scoring features work the same way; only the underlying model changes.

Put it into practice with Spoon Hire.

Run fair, skills-first AI interviews and review anonymized, merit-ranked shortlists.