Speechly vs StreamTranslate

Comparing Speechly vs StreamTranslate for live stream subtitles and translation in 2026.

Speechly vs StreamTranslate: Feature Comparison

FeatureSpeechlyStreamTranslate
Latency2–5 secondsUnder 500ms
Languages5–1565 languages
No plugin requiredPlugin / install neededYes — just a URL
Browser supportChrome only or limitedAny browser
Dual language subtitlesNoYes (Pro/Unlimited)
OBS Browser SourceComplicatedPaste URL, done
Starting priceHigher / subscription only$9.99 one-time pass
Cloud-based (no GPU)Local processing100% cloud

About Speechly

Speechly is primarily a voice UI and speech recognition API platform, not designed for streaming overlays. It requires developer integration and is not plug-and-play for streamers.

Why Streamers Switch from Speechly to StreamTranslate

  • No plugin required — just an OBS browser source URL
  • 65 languages — the most of any dedicated stream translation tool
  • Under 500ms latency — cloud-based architecture with parallel translation race
  • Any browser — not locked to Chrome
  • Dual-language subtitles on Pro — unique in the market
  • Gaming vocabulary — 100+ terms including Twitch emotes and Gen Z slang
  • From $9.99 — most affordable entry point

How to Switch in Under 5 Minutes

Go to streamtranslate.live/control, start a free trial, copy the OBS browser source URL, and add it to OBS as a browser source. Remove the old Speechly source. Done — StreamTranslate is now handling your subtitles.

Pricing

Free Plan: 3 hours every month. Card required; no payment unless you choose to upgrade. Stream Pass: $9.99 one-time, 12 hours single language.
Starter: $14.99/month, 25 hours/month single language.
Pro: $34.99/month, 50 hours/month dual-language subtitles.
Unlimited: $149/month, unlimited hours dual-language.

Full details at streamtranslate.live/pricing. Free Plan (3 hours every month) available — card required for the Free Plan; no payment unless you upgrade.

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See also: Setup Guide · Pricing · OBS Setup · Stream Translate · Launch App

Frequently Asked Questions

Is StreamTranslate better than Speechly?
StreamTranslate outperforms Speechly on latency (under 2s), language support (65), and ease of setup (no plugin). For live stream translation, StreamTranslate is the better choice for most streamers.

What are the main differences between Speechly and StreamTranslate?
StreamTranslate is cloud-based (no plugin, no install), supports 65 languages with real-time translation, and has dual-language subtitle support. Speechly typically requires additional setup and supports fewer languages.

How do I switch from Speechly to StreamTranslate?
Go to streamtranslate.live/control, start a free trial, copy the OBS browser source URL, add it to OBS. Migration takes under 5 minutes.

Does StreamTranslate cost more than Speechly?
StreamTranslate starts at $9.99 for a 12-hour pass — often cheaper than Speechly. Monthly plans start at $14.99.

Also stream IRL

Also supports IRL with Moblin and the OBS audio plugin, including home and cloud OBS setups such as IRL Toolkit.

Use an OBS receiver for IRL Pro, Larix Broadcaster, PRISM Live Mobile or TVU Go. Cloud providers may need to install the plugin on your server.

Moblin · Moblin Browser Source · Cloud OBS · IRL Toolkit · OBS Studio · IRL Pro · Larix Broadcaster · PRISM Live Mobile · TVU Go · MediaMTX

IRL setup guide · Desktop setup guide