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Open-source proxy securing AI API keys in iOS apps with DeviceCheck

Proxed AI is an open-source proxy that sits between an iOS app and its AI providers, keeping raw provider keys off the device. It checks each request with Apple DeviceCheck, splits API keys so only a harmless fragment ships in the app, and adds rate limits, spending ceilings, and usage monitoring for iOS developers and small teams shipping AI features without running a backend.[1][2][3]

Quick verdict

iOS teams shipping AI features without a backend will get the most from Proxed AI. Swapping the provider URL for a Proxed endpoint adds DeviceCheck attestation, split-key protection, and per-project spend guardrails with no SDK to install. The constraint is focus and flux: it is an iOS-centered proxy from a small vendor that has paused new cloud registrations while it changes direction, so teams needing many client platforms or a fully open self-serve cloud should look at a larger gateway instead. If you build for iOS and can self-host or already hold a cloud account, start with the free open-source build; if you need a general multi-platform gateway, evaluate LiteLLM instead.[1][2][3]

Key features

  • Apple DeviceCheck attestation on every request The documented iOS flow fetches a device token and sends it in an x-device-token header, so hardware-level verification blocks emulators, scripts, and jailbroken devices before they reach quota.[1][2]

  • Split-key protection for provider credentials Only a harmless key fragment ships inside the app while the sensitive half stays on the proxy server, directly answering the hard-coded-key extraction problem.[1]

  • One-line endpoint swap with no SDK Integration means changing the API URL and headers, with Swift sample code for vision analysis, so adoption rarely means rewriting application code or adding dependencies.[1]

  • Three provider proxies plus structured endpoints Documented proxies cover OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google AI model families, alongside vision, text, PDF, and image-generation analysis APIs.[1][2]

  • Visual schema builder for structured outputs Teams define JSON response schemas visually and the proxy enforces consistent, type-safe model output for downstream parsing.[1][2]

  • Per-project rate limits and spending ceilings Granular guardrails cap usage per project with alerts before budgets blow, addressing the runaway-bill failure mode of a leaked key.[1][2]

  • Built-in observability and audit trails Usage monitoring, lightweight metrics and health endpoints, and compliance-oriented audit trails expose what each project spends and calls.[1]

  • Free self-hosting on standard services The open-source codebase self-hosts with Supabase, Vercel, and GitHub accounts and no usage limits, which suits privacy-focused teams and regulated deployments.[1][2]

Who will love it

  • iOS teams shipping AI features without a backend The endpoint swap plus DeviceCheck gives hardware-backed key protection quickly, with no server code to write or operate.[1][2]

  • Indie developers worried about key theft and bills Split keys plus per-project ceilings convert an existential leaked-key incident into a capped, alerted event.[1]

  • Privacy-focused teams that self-host everything The open codebase on your own Supabase and Vercel accounts keeps prompts, keys, and logs inside infrastructure you control.[1][2]

Who should avoid it

  • Teams shipping beyond Apple platforms DeviceCheck attestation is iOS-specific, so Android, web, or desktop clients sit outside the core protection story.[1][2]

  • Buyers needing open self-serve cloud onboarding New cloud registrations are paused during the vendor's direction change, so only existing accounts and self-hosting are live paths today.[1]

  • Enterprises needing broad coverage and attestations Three provider families, email-led support outside the Enterprise tier, and unstated data regions fit small teams better than compliance-heavy procurement.[1][2]

Alternatives and compatibility

LiteLLM for general multi-provider gateway needs LiteLLM is the established open-source AI gateway unifying 100+ models behind one API with budgets and guardrails; prefer it when breadth across providers matters more than iOS attestation.[1]

Portkey AI Gateway for fallbacks and reliability Portkey AI Gateway routes across many providers with automatic fallbacks and observability; prefer it when provider failover is the deciding requirement.[1]

Questions worth asking

What is the best Proxed AI alternative for non-technical users?

Neither Proxed AI nor its gateway rivals fit non-technical users, since all are configured proxy infrastructure consumed through code. A managed AI app builder with a console fits better, though no head-to-head evidence for a specific pick was gathered in this pass.[1][2]

Is Proxed AI really no-code?

No. Setup avoids backend code and an SDK, but callers still write Swift networking code, manage DeviceCheck tokens, and configure schemas and limits. The visual schema builder reduces response-shaping code without removing the developer integration.[1][2]

How much does Proxed AI cost per month?

Cloud pricing checked October 2026: yearly Starter $25, Pro $100, and $300 tiers priced per API call, plus custom Enterprise and a 1,000-calls-per-month free tier. Self-hosting the open-source build carries no license fee, though underlying Supabase and Vercel usage is a separate cost.[1][2]

Can you self-host Proxed AI?

Yes. The AGPL-3.0 codebase, stated for non-commercial use, is documented as fully open-source and self-hostable with Supabase, Vercel, and GitHub accounts, with no usage limits or vendor lock-in claimed.[1][2][3]

Sources and editorial review

Source research. Reviewed on October 12, 2026. Written by Sanjib Sah. AI assisted; reviewed by a human editor.

We have not run or tested this product.

  1. Proxed.AI homepage

    official · Observed October 12, 2026

    Official homepage: positioning, DeviceCheck and split-key protection, provider proxies, cloud pricing tiers, free self-hosting, paused registrations with existing customers continuing.

  2. About Proxed

    official · Observed October 12, 2026

    About page: mission, open-source-first positioning, founder Alex Vakhitov; links to docs, example apps, privacy, terms, status.

  3. Proxed.AI docs overview

    official · Observed October 12, 2026

    Official docs: supported providers and models, DeviceCheck, partial keys, structured responses, rate limiting, monitoring, audit trails, streaming, retries, self-hosting requirements, API references.

  4. github.com nech-ai/proxed

    official · Observed October 12, 2026

    Repository page: identity, AGPL-3.0 license, 8 stars, 0 forks, 357 commits, official-site link.

  5. nech-ai/proxed README

    official · Observed October 12, 2026

    Repository README: features, architecture stack, Supabase and Vercel hosting, AGPL-3.0 for non-commercial use.

  6. Proxed AI discovery listing

    published measurement · Observed October 12, 2026

    Discovery lead: official-site and repository identity links, 8 stars, recent commit activity, repository age, license, tags.

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