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Aide

A customizable Android assistant (voice, choose your provider)

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What is Aide?

Aide is an Android app that replaces your device's default voice assistant with an AI model of your choice. Instead of being locked into a single provider, you supply your own API key for Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, or any compatible service. This gives you control over which AI powers your assistant and how it behaves. The app works with voice input and text, letting you interact naturally with whichever model you prefer. It's useful if you want to avoid vendor lock-in, prefer a specific AI model's performance, or need to use a self-hosted option like Ollama.

Key features

Bring your own API key

Connect Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, or OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Voice input and output

Speak to your assistant and receive spoken responses

Customisable behaviour

Configure how your assistant responds based on your needs

Replace default assistant

Acts as your primary Android voice assistant

Self-hosted option

Use Ollama for fully local, private inference

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • You choose your AI model rather than being locked into Android's default
  • Works with multiple providers and self-hosted alternatives
  • No vendor dependence; switch providers by changing your API key
  • Reasonable pricing model with a free tier available

Limitations

  • Requires managing your own API keys and potentially paying for API usage
  • Limited to Android; not available on iOS or other platforms
  • Depends on third-party API reliability and your internet connection

Use cases

Users who prefer Claude or OpenAI over Google Assistant

People running local Ollama instances who want a voice interface

Developers and technical users wanting control over their assistant

Privacy-conscious users deploying self-hosted AI models

Teams needing a consistent AI assistant across company devices

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Pricing

Free

Free

Basic Aide app with voice assistant functionality; you pay only for API calls to your chosen provider

Freemium

Free with optional paid features

Core functionality free; premium customisation and advanced features available through in-app purchases

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