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Nearly every African AI product runs on models built elsewhere. Rantera builds the stack: the models, the APIs, the compute, so Africa owns its own intelligence.
Six models. Built in Africa.
Each model is named from an African language and trained to understand African context, languages, and the way Africans actually communicate.
Hira
HausaConversation
Hira takes its name from the Hausa word for conversation, the most human of all skills. Optimized for natural dialogue, customer-facing interactions, voice-first experiences, and social engagement. Hira doesn't just respond; it connects. Warm, responsive, and deeply attuned to African conversational norms.
Try HiraRant AI
LiveBuilt for threat detection, vulnerability analysis, security audits, and incident response. Powers CyberRant and serves as Rantera's first public model release. Thinks like a defender, anticipates like an attacker.
Try on CyberRantAkili
SoonDesigned for complex reasoning, research, analysis, and problem-solving that demands focus. When the task requires working through layers of logic or synthesizing dense information, Akili goes deep.
In trainingIlimi
SoonBuilt for learning, general knowledge, and accessible conversation. Ilimi meets users where they are: answering questions, explaining concepts, and helping people grow their understanding naturally.
In trainingOna
SoonMade for content creation, design thinking, writing, and artistic exploration. Ona helps users find their creative direction and craft work with intention and style.
In trainingOgbon
SoonBuilt for decision-making, planning, and thoughtful counsel. Ogbon weighs options, considers consequences, and offers guidance rooted in perspective, not just data.
In trainingMeet Tera.
The face of Rantera. One conversation, every capability. Tera listens, understands, and taps the right specialist model for your task, seamlessly.
One interface, all specialists
You talk to Tera. Tera routes your message to the best model for the job, transparently.
Instant, intelligent routing
Security question? Rant AI. Creative brief? Ona. Strategic decision? Ogbon. Tera knows.
Everywhere you are
Use Tera in the Rantera app, or bring it to WhatsApp and Telegram, where Africa already communicates.
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Built by Africans, for Africans building.
Models
Hira and Rant AI are live today, trained on African context, not adapted from elsewhere. Akili, Ilimi, Ona, and Ogbon are in training.
Platform & APIs
REST API with chat completions and streaming. Drop-in integration for any product. Build African intelligence into your app in minutes.
Compute
GPU infrastructure on Google Cloud, located where you need it. Affordable access built for African startups and developers.
AI pricing designed for African builders.
We don't believe cost should be a barrier to building in Africa. Our pricing is structured around African economic realities: affordable, flexible, denominated in your currency.
Pay in your currency
Supported: ₦ NGN · KSh KES · GH₵ GHS · R ZAR · USh UGX · TSh TZS · E£ EGP, and growing. No conversion fees.
Pay as you go
No monthly commitments, no seats. Pay only for what you use. Scale up or down instantly. Your infrastructure, your pace.
Start with $50
Every new account gets $50 in wallet credits on signup. No credit card required. Build and test before you spend anything.
No credit card required. $50 in credits on every new account.
"Africa should not simply consume artificial intelligence. Africa should own theirs."
Start building today. Africa's AI is ready.
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