Every congregation includes members who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speak a different language at home. Live captions make sure nobody misses the message.
Why Live Captions Matter for Churches
- Hearing accessibility — members with hearing loss can follow along in real time
- Multilingual congregations — translate the sermon into Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, or any of 70+ languages simultaneously
- Visitors and newcomers — captions lower the barrier for people who aren’t yet comfortable with the primary language
- Parents in the lobby — follow the service from anywhere with a phone
How to Set It Up with Interpret AI
1. Create an Account
Go to interpretapp.ai and sign up. You get 100 free credits to try it out before committing.
2. Start a Broadcast Session
From the Transcribe page, click to start a session. Interpret AI uses real-time speaker differentiation — so when the pastor speaks, then a worship leader, then someone reads scripture, each speaker is identified and labeled automatically.
3. Share the Broadcast Link
Share the broadcast link with your congregation. Members open it on their phones and select their preferred language. The captions update live as the service happens.
4. Enable Live Audio (Optional)
Members can toggle Live Audio to hear a translated version of the sermon spoken by AI — perfect for congregants who are more comfortable listening than reading.
After the Service
Every session is saved automatically. You can:
- Share the full transcript with members who missed the service
- Review the transcript in the editor with audio playback — click any word to jump to that exact moment in the recording, thanks to word-level timestamps
- Translate the saved transcript into additional languages for your church bulletin or website
What It Costs
Most churches find the Standard plan ($15.99/month, 2,000 credits) covers a weekly service with room to spare. The Pro plan ($24.99/month, 4,000 credits) works for churches with multiple weekly services or Bible study groups.
The Story Behind the Feature
Interpret AI was built by Joseph Liba after watching his father struggle to follow church services due to hearing difficulties. Live captioning for churches isn’t just a feature — it’s the reason the product exists.