Microsoft Translator (Live)

by Microsoft

Cross-device live conversation translation — share a room code, every device speaks its own language.

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TL;DR

Best for multi-participant ad-hoc meetings (front desk, customer service, fieldwork) where each speaker has a phone in a different language. Pricing: free.

Category
Products
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
free
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Windows

What it is

Microsoft Translator's Live Conversation mode uses a room code to join 2-100 devices into a session; each device displays + speaks its preferred language. The free consumer surface; an Azure Translator API tier exists for production embeds.

Best for: Multi-participant ad-hoc meetings (front desk, customer service, fieldwork) where each speaker has a phone in a different language.
Watch out for: 100-language vendor claim. Free tier is rate-limited. Conversation mode quality drops in noisy rooms.

Install / use

Go to Microsoft Translator (Live) translator.microsoft.com

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeYes
Languages supported100
HIPAA eligibleNo

Microsoft Translator (Live) vs Whipscribe

FeatureMicrosoft Translator (Live)Whipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
PricingNot verified$4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup
Speaker diarizationNot verifiedYes
Word timestampsNot verifiedYes
StreamingNot verifiedNo
Languages10099
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, API, MCP

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