The Best Private AI for Journalists
Okara is a secure, private, and leak-proof AI chat for journalists and media professionals. Investigations, sensitive sources, scripts, research data, and drafts are kept encrypted and never used for model training.
Powered by the best open-source AI models, self-hosted on Okara
Why Journalists Are Switching to Okara
If you write, investigate, or report on confidential topics, Okara gives you the privacy and control that mainstream AI platforms cannot. With shared intelligence, secure uploads, and real-time research (web, Reddit, X, YouTube), journalists can analyze data faster while protecting sources and sensitive information.
Privacy-First by Design
Most AI tools process or store your data in ways you can't control. Okara takes a fundamentally different approach:
Encrypted-at-rest chat & file storage
Your conversations, uploads, and workspace memory remain encrypted and safe.
Zero training on your data
Your prompts, documents, PDFs, and conversations never train the models.
Client-side key generation
Your private keys never leave your device.
Full data sovereignty
Your ideas remain yours, never repurposed, never harvested.
Okara is Better Than a Single Closed Model
Okara is the best Journalists alternative for experts who want flexibility across writing, research, code, design, and analysis.
Latest open-source LLMs
Get access to the latest models from leading open-source LLMs such as Llama, Kimi, GLM, DeepSeek, Mistral, etc.
Real-time Search
Execute web, Reddit, X/Twitter, and YouTube research using AI and prompting.
Multi-model switching
Switch between different AI models inside the same chat interface without losing context.
All types of models
Get access to reasoning models, Coding assistants, Summarization models, Research models, Image generation models, and more.
Collaborative AI for Teams
Journalists is designed for personal chats and isolated history. Okara is the first private AI workspace for teams:
Shared AI Chat
Collaborate with your team inside one AI thread.
Shared context
Everyone works with the same information.
Shared memory
The workspace remembers everything allowed inside it.
Shared intelligence
Your team builds a collective AI that compounds knowledge across people, files, and workflows.
Here's How Journalists Are Using Okara
Specialized AI for Journalists
Investigative Reporters
Confidential Research & Source Protection
- Fact-Checking: Verify claims using AI without exposing notes
- Document Analysis: Review leaked or sensitive files securely
- Source Confidentiality: Protect whistleblower information
- Draft Outlines: Create investigative structures without leaks
Newsroom Editors
Faster Editing & Content Management
- Article Summaries: Condense lengthy drafts into quick briefs
- Headline Suggestions: Brainstorm headlines with AI securely
- Style Checks: Ensure writing consistency without exposing drafts
- Editorial Strategy: Develop story angles in private
Broadcast Journalists
On-Air Research & Prep
- Script Drafting: Prepare secure news scripts faster
- Background Research: Summarize policy or event details
- Quote Checks: Verify speech accuracy without public AI tools
- Breaking News: Generate fast context without risking leaks
Freelance Writers
Efficient Writing & Secure Client Work
- Draft Articles: Create structured drafts in private
- Research Support: Summarize reports without plagiarism risks
- Client Reports: Keep client work confidential
- Collaboration: Share drafts selectively with editors
What others are saying about Okara, the best Journalists Alternative
“Okara lets me draft stories and analyze interviews without risking my data. It's the safest AI tool for journalists.”
Daniel R.
Reporter
“We run all our fact-checking and research through Okara. The privacy-first design is essential for our newsroom.”
Megan B
News Editor
“Okara protects all my unpublished work. Finally, an AI that respects the confidentiality journalism requires.”
Olivia C.
Journalist
Simple pricing for everyone
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Free
5 credits (~50 messages)
All Pro features, limited to 5 credits
Max
2000 credits (~20000 messages)
Unlimited Lite model usage
Reddit Agent + All upcoming agentsFounding User
2000 credits/month
Lifetime access, lifetime commitment.
Only 100 founding member spots
Okara Helps You 10X Your Editorial Processes
Transform how you work with AI-powered tools designed specifically for journalists
Research & Analysis
Query AI on reports, datasets, or transcripts with uploaded documents for instant summaries and insights.
Story Drafting
Generate article drafts, headlines, and scripts while keeping all notes and sources private.
Source Confidentiality
Keep all chats private and secure, no training on your data, no third-party access, and data encryption.
Collaborative Edge
Paste transcripts, datasets, or images to create storyboards, timelines, or visual references.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Okara for journalists
What is Okara, and how does it benefit journalists?
Okara is a private and secure AI chat to access open-source AI models like Deepseek, Llama, Qwen, GLM, and Mistral securely. It allows journalists to use AI for research, fact-checking, and drafting without compromising privacy or source protection.
Why should journalists choose Okara over other AI chat apps?
Public AI often trains on user inputs, risking source exposure or leaks of editorial strategies. Okara offers unmatched privacy with data encryption and self-hosted secure models. Over 1,000 journalists use it for confidential, efficient workflows.
How does Okara ensure privacy and security for media professionals?
In secure mode, you chat with privately-hosted AI models where all data remains private and encrypted. It's never stored, never used for training, and never shared with third parties—keeping sources and editorial notes safe.
Which AI models are available on Okara?
You can access 20+ open-source models including Deepseek, Llama, Qwen, GLM, and Mistral. Switch between them in standard or secure mode to get the best reporting insights.
What types of files can I upload and analyze with Okara?
Upload PDFs, DOCX, TXT, MD, CSV, XLSX, images (photos, scans), or transcripts. Analyze interview notes, reports, or datasets securely in chat.
How does Okara boost productivity for journalists?
Journalists draft articles, summarize interviews, check facts, and prepare reports much faster with AI. Instant summaries and analysis features save hours in the newsroom.
How can investigative reporters use Okara?
They can securely review leaked files, fact-check sensitive claims, draft outlines, and protect source data—all while maintaining confidentiality.
How does Okara aid in editorial documentation?
Okara can generate article drafts, editorial memos, and client-ready pieces with full privacy.
How does Okara ensure confidentiality with collaborative features?
All chats are encrypted and securely stored. Journalists can securely share anonymized insights with editors using selective chat-sharing.
Can I use Okara for multimodal analysis, like transcripts or datasets?
Yes, upload transcripts, CSV datasets, or images for AI-assisted analysis—all in a secure, private environment.
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