Abena AI API
Artificial Intelligence
Abena AI API is a lightweight, HTTP-based speech recognition and text-to-speech service covering African languages, with a no-signup free tier that requires no API key for initial use. It is built for developers who need voice capabilities for West African language projects without the overhead of enterprise speech platform onboarding.
Abena AI API Highlights
Abena AI API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
None (free tier) / Optional sign-in for higher limits
25 STT transcriptions + 20 TTS requests free (no sign-up); 50 STT transcriptions with sign-in
Nigeria
Ghana
KenyaAbena AI API is best for:
Developers building voice features for West African language apps who need a no-friction free tier with no API key requirement
- Free tier:25 STT transcriptions + 20 TTS requests, no sign-up or API key required
- Sign in for 50 free STT transcriptions
Abena AI API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
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Required Access Documents for Abena AI API
- No sign-up required for free tierOptionalCall the API directly with no key. Optional sign-in at abena.mobobi.com unlocks 50 free STT transcriptions.
Different Abena AI API use cases
- West African language voice features:Add TTS or STT in Twi or Ghana Pidgin English to mobile or web apps with a simple HTTP POST and no SDK dependency
- Rapid prototyping of voice apps:Build and demo voice-enabled features in minutes using the no-key free tier ideal for hackathons, student projects, and early-stage Nigerian app prototypes
- Open-source Nigerian tools:Integrate African-language voice into open-source tools and community projects without API key management overhead, using the MIT-licensed client examples on GitHub