Android Live Caption
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System-wide on-device captioning of any audio on Android — calls, video, podcasts.
Best for captioning videos, calls, and any audio output on Pixel and recent flagship Android devices. Pricing: Free with supported Android device.
What it is
Live Caption is the system-level companion to Live Transcribe — instead of mic input, it captions audio playing on the device. Runs an on-device streaming Conformer-based model.
Watch out for: Device support is gated by Google; not every Android phone gets Live Caption.
Install / use
Settings > Accessibility > Live Caption
What people actually do with Android Live Caption-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | 11 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Android Live Caption vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Android Live Caption | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Free with supported Android device | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes | No |
| Languages | 11 | 99 |
| Platforms | Android | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Android Live Caption
Frequently asked about Android Live Caption
Is Android Live Caption free?
Yes. Android Live Caption is free (Free with supported Android device).
Does Android Live Caption work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Android Live Caption runs on Android. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Android.
How do I get started with Android Live Caption?
There is nothing to install — Android Live Caption is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Android Live Caption support?
Android Live Caption lists 11 languages.
Does Android Live Caption identify different speakers?
No. Android Live Caption does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Android Live Caption give word-level timestamps?
No — Android Live Caption produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Android Live Caption transcribe live audio?
Yes — Android Live Caption supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is Android Live Caption HIPAA compliant?
Android Live Caption does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Android Live Caption?
Device support is gated by Google; not every Android phone gets Live Caption.
Who is Android Live Caption best for?
Captioning videos, calls, and any audio output on Pixel and recent flagship Android devices.
Does Android Live Caption run offline?
Android Live Caption runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.
Can I use Android Live Caption in the browser?
No — Android Live Caption is a Android application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Android Live Caption?
Android Live Caption is made by Google.
What kind of tool is Android Live Caption?
In this directory Android Live Caption is filed under accessibility, on device as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Android Live Caption?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/android-live-caption-alternatives comparing Android Live Caption with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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