volume_upText to Speech API

Cheap Text to Speech API
100+ Voices, 74 Languages

Convert text to natural, human-like audio via a simple REST API. Powered by ElevenLabs v3. Pay per use — starting at $0.00002/credit. No subscription required.

100+

Premium voices

74

Unique Languages

100+

Regional Accents

$0.00002

Per credit

< 1s

Avg. latency

Get Started in Minutes

One API call. Audio returned as binary. No SDK required.

codePython
import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://cheapaiapi.com/api/v1/text-to-speech",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer sk_your_api_key"},
    json={
        "text": "Hello! This is a test of the CheapAI TTS API.",
        "voice_id": "21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM",
        "model_id": "eleven_multilingual_v2",
        "region": "American",
        "output_format": "mp3_44100_128"
    }
)

with open("output.mp3", "wb") as f:
    f.write(response.content)
codeJavaScript / Node.js
const response = await fetch(
  "https://cheapaiapi.com/api/v1/text-to-speech",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      "Authorization": "Bearer sk_your_api_key",
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      text: "Hello! This is a test of the CheapAI TTS API.",
      voice_id: "21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM",
      model_id: "eleven_multilingual_v2",
      region: "American",
      output_format: "mp3_44100_128",
    }),
  }
);

const audioBuffer = await response.arrayBuffer();

Why Developers Choose CheapAI TTS

Same ElevenLabs quality, fraction of the price. No lock-in, no monthly minimums.

savings

Up to 10× Cheaper

Pay $0.00002/credit vs ElevenLabs' standard pricing. Same underlying models.

public

74 Languages & Accents

Multilingual support with 100+ regional accents including American, British, Australian, and more.

record_voice_over

100+ Voices

Male, female, narrators, characters — all accessible via voice_id in your request.

speed

Low Latency

Sub-second response times for short texts. Streaming support for real-time applications.

lock

No KYC Required

Register anonymously. Pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or Monero. No identity verification.

all_inclusive

No Expiry

Credits never expire. Buy once and use when you need. No monthly commitments.

Supported Languages

74 languages supported out of the box.

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortuguesePolishHindiJapaneseKoreanChineseArabicDutchTurkishSwedishRussianRomanianCzechGreekFinnishDanishNorwegianUkrainianHungarianBulgarianCroatianSlovakTamilFilipinoMalayIndonesianVietnameseThaiBengaliUrduPersianHebrewCatalanWelshSwahiliSlovenianSerbianLithuanianLatvianEstonianIcelandicGalicianBasque+ 26 more

Simple Credit Pricing

Buy once, use across all APIs. Credits never expire.

Starter

$2

100K credits

Basic

$10

600K credits

Popular

Standard

$25

2M credits

Pro

$50

5M credits

Enterprise

$200

25M credits

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Text to Speech API cost?expand_more
Starting at $0.00002 per credit. A typical 1,000-character text costs around 1,000–3,000 credits depending on the model. The Starter pack ($2) gives you 100,000 credits — enough for ~30–100 minutes of audio.
Which TTS model does CheapAI use?expand_more
We use ElevenLabs models including the latest v3. You can specify the model in each API request.
What audio formats are supported?expand_more
MP3 (44100 Hz, 128kbps), PCM 16-bit, and other formats via the output_format parameter.
How do I get an API key?expand_more
Register for free, purchase a credit pack, and generate an API key in your dashboard. Keys start with sk_.
Is there a free trial?expand_more
New accounts receive a small free credit allowance to test the API. Paid packs start at $2.
Can I use the TTS API for commercial projects?expand_more
Yes. There are no restrictions on commercial use. You own the generated audio files.

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