Akkadu is an AI-based real-time captioning and translation software, primarily providing multilingual caption support for meetings, events, and live streams. According to official information, it is compatible with any video conferencing or streaming platform such as Zoom, Teams, and WhatsApp, can display multilingual AI real-time captions on any screen, and supports displaying translated captions during live streams.
In terms of use cases, Akkadu targets three major scenarios: virtual meetings and webinars, events and conferences, and live streams. For virtual meetings, it can be used with any video conferencing platform; for events and conferences, it can display multilingual real-time captions on any screen; for live streams, it is compatible with any streaming platform and displays translated real-time captions.
Main capabilities include: support for more than 90 languages, with the official claim of 95% real-time translation accuracy, and an emphasis on privacy protection; users can choose their preferred translation engine (such as Google or Microsoft) to improve accuracy; an accent recognition feature is provided that can tell the AI where the speaker is from to improve translation quality; support for uploading custom glossaries and proper names to ensure translation accuracy; the ability to filter sensitive or profane words in real time to ensure compliance; and the ability to customize caption font style, color, and background to match brand identity. Officially, it is said that more than 50,000 professionals already use it.
Usage differs by scenario: in meetings, first download and install Akkadu (new users get 10 minutes of free real-time captions), select "Computer Audio," and Akkadu will listen to the meeting and display captions once the speaker begins speaking. In events, connect the mixing console to a laptop, and Akkadu receives microphone audio. In live streams, use OBS Virtual Camera to insert Akkadu real-time captions into the video source, then start the live stream, and real-time captions will be displayed during the broadcast.
Regarding pricing, the official offering provides flexible pricing options: pay-as-you-go or a monthly plan to save money, and the page provides a pricing calculator and a way to view credit rates. For personal use, users can read and listen on their own device.
Limitations and notes: the information does not provide specific details about account registration, system compatibility requirements, or how long captions are stored. The FAQ section only lists question titles (such as how accurate real-time translation is, whether it is compatible with platforms such as Zoom and YouTube, whether meeting data is secure and private, whether transcripts can be downloaded after the meeting, and whether unused credits expire), but does not provide corresponding answers, so specific facts on these aspects are not yet provided.
