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SonicCaption compared with echo99
DetailSonicCaption logo SonicCaptionecho99 logo echo99
What it doesReal-time bilingual subtitles on any tab Record, transcribe, and summarize calls on your Mac
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Based inUS CZ
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: $0, 20 minutes per month. Starter: $10/month, 8 hours per month. Pro: $20/month, 20 hours per month. Power: $39/month, 50 hours per month. Ultra: $79/month, 120 hours per month. Team/Enterprise: Custom pricing. Yearly plans save 30%. Not given
Key features
  • Real-time bilingual captions on any website with audio
  • Works with YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Zoom, Google Meet, and more
  • Low-latency subtitles appearing in ~0.5 seconds
  • Dual subtitles showing original and translation simultaneously
  • No file uploads required
  • Privacy-aware audio processing
  • Shared team minute pool with per-member usage tracking
  • Team roles with clear permissions
  • Records microphone and system audio as separate WAV files
  • Local transcription in 25 European languages
  • Automatic speaker identification and voice matching
  • Automatic call recording with one-time setup
  • AI-powered meeting summaries with key points and action items
  • Works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, FaceTime, Webex, and browser calls
  • Live transcript preview in floating window during calls
  • Recordings stored locally as plain WAV, JSON, and Markdown files
  • Handles mid-call audio device changes without interruption
What makes it different
  • Subtitles appear in ~0.5 seconds, fast enough for live streams
  • No manual file uploads needed
  • Universal browser compatibility with any audio tab
  • Dual subtitles showing both languages simultaneously
  • Built by a software engineer who uses it daily
  • No meeting bot joins the call—recording happens entirely on your Mac
  • All audio, transcripts, and processing stay on your Mac with no uploads
  • Free with no account, signup, or subscription required
  • Speaker voices recognized across calls without cloud processing
  • Works offline after initial model downloads
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1013
Citation Flow (Majestic)2727
Referring domains (Majestic)11536

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