LiveCaptions
Floating overlay
Transparent, always on top, and click-through. Move and resize it; it stays out of your way even over full-screen video.
How it works
Pick a source, pick a language — captions follow
-
Choose what to caption
Everything the system plays, one single app, or your microphone for in-person conversation. Switch anytime — it takes effect immediately.
-
Pick your language
Choose from 60 target languages. Speech is transcribed and translated in real time as it plays.
-
Read it anywhere
Captions float above every window — transparent, always on top, click-through — so they never get in the way of what you're doing.
Features
Built to disappear into your screen
60 languages
Real-time speech translation across 60 target languages, from Japanese and Korean to Spanish, French, and Vietnamese.
Three capture modes
Caption the whole system, isolate a single app, or use the microphone for the conversation happening around you.
Bilingual captions
Show the original line above the translation and follow both languages at once — great for language learning.
Your captions, your style
Font, size, text and background colors, background opacity — tune the overlay until it reads like your subtitles.
Speaks your language
The interface comes in 10 languages and follows your system settings.
Pricing
Three plans, no surprises
15 hrs
US$4.99 / month
- 15 hours of live captioning per month
- All 60 target languages
- macOS and Windows
35 hrs
US$9.99 / month
- 35 hours of live captioning per month
- All 60 target languages
- macOS and Windows
75 hrs
US$19.99 / month
- 75 hours of live captioning per month
- All 60 target languages
- macOS and Windows
Switch plans anytime in the app — upgrades take effect immediately: the charge and the added hours for the current period are both prorated by the time remaining, and your full new allowance starts next period. Downgrades take effect immediately; the current period is not refunded and the new price applies from the next billing period. Cancel anytime; takes effect at the end of the billing period. Prices may include or exclude tax depending on your region. Payments are processed securely by Paddle.com, our merchant of record.
Try it free first
1 hour of live captioning to use within 14 days. No credit card required.
System requirements: macOS 14.2 or later · Windows 10 (build 19041) or later, including Windows 11.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How does the free trial work?
Every account gets one free trial: 1 hour of live captioning to use within 14 days, no credit card required. When it runs out, subscribe to keep going.
Which languages are supported?
60 target languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Vietnamese.
Is my audio recorded or stored?
Audio is streamed in real time to our speech recognition service provider to produce captions, and we do not store your audio. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What happens when I've used my monthly hours?
Captioning pauses until your next billing period, when your hours reset. You can also upgrade to a bigger plan anytime in the app — the higher limit applies immediately with a prorated charge.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Open the Paddle billing portal from the app's settings and cancel there. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Can I get a refund?
See our Refund Policy. If you are in the EU or UK, you have a 14-day statutory right of withdrawal.
Does it work with Zoom, YouTube, or Netflix?
LiveCaptions captions the audio your computer plays, so it works with any app or website that makes sound — video calls, streaming, lectures, and podcasts alike.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 14.2 or later, or Windows 10 (build 19041 / version 2004) or later. Windows 11 is fully supported.