Kugu is the unified API platform for voice AI, providing developers with access to over 200 text-to-speech (TTS), speech-to-text (STT), and voice cloning models through a single, simple REST API. Our platform aggregates the best voice AI models from industry-leading providers including ElevenLabs, OpenAI Whisper, Deepgram, Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Polly, AssemblyAI, and many more. With Kugu, you can convert text to natural-sounding speech in over 100 languages, transcribe audio with high accuracy using state-of-the-art speech recognition, and create custom voice clones from just seconds of audio. Our text-to-speech API supports real-time streaming for low-latency applications, multiple audio formats including MP3, WAV, and OGG, and advanced features like SSML markup, emotion control, and speaking rate adjustment. The speech-to-text API offers word-level timestamps, speaker diarization, automatic punctuation, and support for noisy audio environments. Voice cloning capabilities range from instant cloning for quick prototypes to professional-grade cloning for production use cases. Kugu uses transparent pay-per-use pricing with no monthly subscriptions, no minimum commitments, and no hidden fees. Start free with 100 credits when you sign up, then purchase additional credits as needed. Credits never expire and work across all models. Our unified API means you write code once and can switch between providers instantly, compare quality and pricing, and always use the best model for your specific use case. Popular use cases include podcast production, audiobook creation, e-learning content, accessibility tools for the visually impaired, voice assistants and chatbots, IVR systems, video game dialogue, content localization, and automated customer service. Whether you are building a podcast app, creating audiobooks, developing accessibility tools, building voice assistants, or adding voice features to your product, Kugu provides the infrastructure you need. Trusted by thousands of developers worldwide, Kugu handles billions of characters of text-to-speech and hours of audio transcription every month. Get started in minutes with our comprehensive documentation, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL, and responsive developer support. Join the growing community of developers building the future of voice-enabled applications with Kugu.