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SonicCaption vs Foundr Radio

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SonicCaption compared with Foundr Radio
DetailSonicCaption logo SonicCaptionFoundr Radio logo Foundr Radio
What it doesReal-time bilingual subtitles on any tab A virtual FM dial where anyone can claim a frequency and broadcast live
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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%. Standard frequency: $5 one-time. Premium frequency (round numbers and repeating digits like 90.0 or 98.8): $39 one-time. Listening is free.
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
  • 201 frequencies spanning 88.0 to 108.0 FM
  • Instant frequency assignment after payment
  • Browser-based live broadcasting
  • Free listening without account
  • Customizable station details
  • Program scheduling with timezone support
  • Live-only broadcasts with static fallback
  • Daily 30-minute broadcast limit
  • Real-time listener count display
  • Multiple audio input options
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 pre-recorded content allowed; live-only broadcasts
  • Nostalgia-driven design recreating traditional radio experience
  • Algorithm-free platform emphasizing human connection
  • One owner per frequency with permanent assignment
  • Low-cost frequency ownership starting at $5
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last check13 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)106
Citation Flow (Majestic)2727
Referring domains (Majestic)11536

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