Compare the workflow, not just the model
| Your decision | StayCharted AI Model Trainer | Nyckel |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Upload labeled examples, select inputs and categories, train, then inspect held-out results. Training workflow | No-code console or API setup.Nyckel documentation · checked October 8, 2026 |
| What you build | Text classifiers and, with Vision, image classifiers. No object detection, segmentation (outlining image regions) or OCR. Model types | Classification, object-detection, segmentation and search functions.Nyckel function types · checked October 8, 2026 |
| Review and improvement | Inspect category results, correct labels, retrain and publish a version. Confidence helps prioritize review. See the workflow | Prediction review on Free; custom training on Starter; human review queues on Business.Nyckel plan features · checked October 8, 2026 |
| Free entry point | Up to three models, up to one of which can be an AI Classifier Model, and file processing within Free allowances. Free plan limits | $0 plan with 100 included monthly predictions; custom-trained models start on Starter at $149/month. Additional usage is charged.Nyckel Free pricing · checked October 8, 2026 |
| Paid plans | Essentials $49/month; Business $99/month per workspace. Vision costs extra. Full allowances and add-ons | Starter $149/month; Business $599/month, with included usage and overage charges.Nyckel paid pricing · checked October 8, 2026 |
| Use in your systems | Fill files; API on Essentials and up. API reference | Managed REST API; production API listed on Free.Nyckel API documentation · checked October 8, 2026Nyckel API plan access · checked October 8, 2026 |
Prices are in USD. Included usage, training limits and billing units differ; the monthly fee alone is not a like-for-like cost comparison.
Example: categorize a supplier catalog every week
Your team has approved product descriptions labeled as Power Tools, Safety Equipment and Industrial Valves. New suppliers use different wording for the same kinds of products.
In StayCharted, upload those reviewed examples, select the description and category columns, and check which categories the model confuses. Publish the version you want to use, fill a new supplier file, and review uncertain answers before importing them into your catalog.
For either product, reserve examples from new suppliers for evaluation. Compare incorrect categories, the number of rows needing a person, and the effort required to move approved results into your catalog system.
Explore product categorization →Which should you shortlist?
Choose StayCharted when…
Operations colleagues need to prepare files, inspect reports, correct labels and control when a new version goes live. Start with text on Free; evaluate paid API access or Vision when the workflow calls for them.
Choose Nyckel when…
You want classification alongside detection or search functions in a managed API. Try its console and feedback workflow with the people who will maintain the integration.
Nyckel platform documentation · checked October 8, 2026Questions to resolve before buying
- How many examples, predictions and training runs does your actual workload require?
- Who reviews mistakes, and when do corrections change the production model?
- Where are inputs processed and retained, and do the contract and access controls meet your requirements?
- How will the category reach your catalog, helpdesk or other system?
StayCharted security and data handling · Other classification options
StayCharted plans and workflow
Free covers text and includes up to one AI Classifier Model. Essentials is $49/month and Business is $99/month per workspace. Pictures require Vision: +$49/month on Essentials or +$99/month on Business. Dedicated AI Models require Business. Prices are USD.
- Every training run reports accuracy on examples not used to train the model, overall and by category. Answers include confidence.
- Data-quality checks and personal-information masking before text training are available on every plan.
- On Essentials and Business, answers below your review cutoff go to a Review Queue. Grouping unlabeled examples into suggested categories is also included; pictures require Vision.
- Picture checks flag near-duplicates and potentially mislabeled examples. Location metadata is stripped from the copies used by the model; original uploads are retained unchanged until deletion.
StayCharted is a hosted service, with no on-premises application deployment or trained-model import. Standard workspace exports do not contain runnable models. Under Terms §6.3, an Owner can download a Dedicated model adapter after moving to a plan that no longer trains Dedicated models; running it elsewhere requires the exact base model and your own inference software.
Compare plans and allowances · Export conditions · Data handling
Common questions
Can I use Nyckel without coding?
Yes. Nyckel documents console-based setup, training and prediction review. StayCharted also provides a no-code interface. Compare the actual workflow your team will use, rather than treating this as code versus no code.
Is StayCharted more accurate than Nyckel?
We have not run a head-to-head accuracy test against Nyckel. Use the same representative test data and category definitions to compare both products. StayCharted’s published assistant benchmarks do not establish an accuracy advantage over Nyckel.
Which StayCharted plan includes images?
Vision is an optional paid add-on to Essentials or Business. Text and image models are separate workflows. Free does not include Vision.
Can I move a trained Nyckel model to StayCharted?
StayCharted does not import trained model files. Start from labeled examples you can export and have permission to use, train a new model in StayCharted, and validate it before replacing an integration.