Sorenson Buzz Cards / Apps

Name: Sorenson Buzz Cards / Apps
Author: Sorenson Communications

by Sorenson Communications

Apps and tools for the deaf community from Sorenson Communications.

TL;DR

Apps and tools for the deaf community from Sorenson Communications.

Best for deaf US users already in the Sorenson VRS (video relay service) ecosystem. Pricing: free for verified deaf users.

What it is

Sorenson is the largest US video relay service provider for the deaf community. Its apps and Buzz Cards complement VRS with live captioning and chat features.

Best for: Deaf US users already in the Sorenson VRS (video relay service) ecosystem.
Watch out for: Sorenson primarily provides VRS, not pure transcription.

Install / use

sorenson.com — free / member access

Features

Speaker diarization	No
Word-level timestamps	No
Streaming / real-time	No
Languages supported	2
HIPAA eligible	No

Sorenson Buzz Cards / Apps vs Whipscribe

Feature	Sorenson Buzz Cards / Apps	Whipscribe
Category	Products	Transcription APIs
Pricing	free for verified deaf users	free beta
Speaker diarization	—	Yes
Word timestamps	—	Yes
Streaming	—	No
Languages	2	99
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web	Web, API, MCP

Alternatives to Sorenson Buzz Cards / Apps

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