The Best Private AI for Scientists
Okara is a private, secure, and high-performance AI workspace designed for scientists, research labs, and academic teams. Your datasets, experiments, papers, and notes stay encrypted and protected, with access to 20+ open-source AI models.
Powered by the best open-source AI models, self-hosted on Okara
Why Scientists Are Switching to Okara
Okara provides open-source models, file-based analysis, shared recall, and privacy-first processing, making it perfect for research synthesis, data modeling, literature review, and collaborative experiments without risking intellectual property.
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 Scientists 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
Scientists 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 Research Scientists Are Using Okara
Specialized AI assistance for research professionals
Academic Researchers
Literature Review & Paper Writing
- Literature Review: Summarize papers without exposing your research
- Paper Drafting: Draft manuscripts securely
- Citation Analysis: Analyze citations confidentially
- Grant Writing: Prepare grant proposals privately
Lab Scientists
Data Analysis & Experiment Design
- Data Analysis: Analyze experimental data securely
- Protocol Development: Design experiments confidentially
- Results Interpretation: Interpret findings privately
- Lab Reports: Generate reports without data exposure
Clinical Researchers
Trial Design & Analysis
- Trial Design: Design clinical trials securely
- Data Review: Review trial data confidentially
- Regulatory Docs: Prepare submissions privately
- Publication Prep: Draft papers without leaks
Industry R&D
Product Development & Innovation
- Patent Research: Research prior art securely
- Product Analysis: Analyze products confidentially
- Competitive Intel: Research competitors privately
- Innovation Planning: Plan R&D strategies securely
What others are saying about Okara, the best Scientists Alternative
“I use Okara for analyzing datasets and papers. The encryption and privacy controls are exactly what research teams need.”
Dr. Thomas G
Biochemist
“Okara helps me structure research notes without risking early findings or IP leakage.”
Dr. Jenna M
Physics Researcher
“The open-source model access inside Okara is incredible. Perfect balance of innovation and security.”
Dr. Lucas B.
AI Research Scientist
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 Research Workflow
Transform how you work with AI-powered tools designed specifically for research scientists
Literature & Data Analysis
Query AI on papers, datasets, or research documents with uploaded files for instant summaries and insights.
Paper & Report Writing
Draft manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals while maintaining full control over your research.
Research Confidentiality
Keep all research data private and secure, no training on your data, no third-party access.
Collaborative Research
Upload datasets, papers, or experimental results for AI-assisted analysis and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Okara for research scientists
What is Okara, and how does it benefit scientists?
Okara is a private and secure AI chat to access open-source AI models like Deepseek, Llama, Qwen, GLM, and Mistral securely. It helps scientists summarize literature, analyze data, and draft research without compromising confidentiality.
Why should scientists choose Okara over other AI chat apps?
Public AI often trains on inputs, risking leaks of unpublished data or IP. Okara offers unmatched privacy with data encryption and self-hosted secure models. Over 1,000 researchers use it for confidential, efficient workflows.
How does Okara ensure privacy and security for scientists?
In secure mode, you chat with privately-hosted AI models where all data remains encrypted and never used for training. This ensures compliance with academic integrity, IP protection, and GDPR.
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 insights.
What types of files can I upload and analyze with Okara?
Upload PDFs, DOCX, TXT, MD, CSV, XLSX, JSON, or images (charts, graphs, scans). Analyze papers, datasets, or lab reports securely in chat.
How does Okara boost productivity for scientists?
Scientists draft papers, summarize research, analyze datasets, and prepare experiments much faster with AI. Instant summaries and statistical insights save hours weekly.
How can academic researchers use Okara?
They can securely draft papers, summarize journal articles, prepare citations, and organize research notes.
How does Okara aid in research documentation?
Okara can generate compliant research notes, experiment reports, and drafts with full privacy.
How does Okara ensure confidentiality with collaborative features?
All chats are encrypted and securely stored. Scientists can share anonymized insights selectively with collaborators or peers.
Can I use Okara for multimodal analysis, like datasets or images?
Yes, upload spreadsheets, CSV, JSON, or figures for AI-assisted analysis—all while ensuring confidentiality.
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