# Wordly > Wordly is an AI platform for live translation, captions, transcripts, and summaries at meetings and events. Speakers talk normally; attendees scan a QR code or open a link and listen to translated audio or read captions in their own language on their own device. No human interpreters, booths, headsets, or app downloads are needed. Wordly works for in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions, and integrates with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Cvent, and Encore. It is used for conferences, corporate meetings, training, webinars, government meetings, schools and universities, and church services. ## Key facts - Company: Wordly, Inc. Private company, founded 2017, publicly launched 2019. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, USA, with team members on 5 continents. - Leadership: Lakshman Rathnam (Founder & CEO), Jim Firby (CTO), Kirk Hendrickson (COO), Dave Deasy (CMO). - Scale: 5,000+ customer organizations, 6+ million users, 120+ countries, 1 billion+ minutes of live translation and captions delivered. - Languages: 60 speaker (input) languages and 67 attendee (output) languages, including regional variants, for 3,000+ language pairs. All languages are included at one price. - Outputs: translated audio (natural-sounding AI voices), live captions and subtitles, transcripts, AI summaries, and translated MP3 voice tracks for dubbing. - Features: custom glossaries and blocklists, automatic language switching, push-to-talk, SSO, Secure Session IDs, Secure Transcripts, configurable data storage, Workspaces for teams. - Pricing: annual hour packages (10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500+ hours) usable for 12 months. Starts at about $1,500 for 10 hours. Billed by the minute actually used, with no rounding up. Translation, captions, transcripts, and summaries are included in one price. Volume, multi-year, nonprofit, and education discounts are available. Wordly claims savings of up to 90% versus human interpreters. - Security and compliance: SOC 2 Type II (audited by Prescient Assurance), ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA support (BAA available). Data is encrypted at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+). Customer data is never used to train Wordly's speech or translation models. A VPAT is available on request. - Accessibility compliance: supports ADA Title II / WCAG, California SB 707, the European Accessibility Act (EAA), and Quebec's Bill 96. - Recognition: rated #1 in AI interpretation on G2. Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2025 and 2026. Award winner including the Skift Meetings Award, PCMA, IBTM Tech Watch, and the TAUS Game Changer Innovation Award. - Website languages: English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, German, Japanese. - Contact: contact@wordly.ai (general), christina.carey@wordly.ai (press). ## Platform and products - [Wordly Platform](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-platform): Overview of the full platform: live translation, captions, transcripts, and summaries in one product, plus enterprise security and admin features. - [How Wordly Works](https://www.wordly.ai/translation-software): Step-by-step explanation of setting up a session, connecting audio, and how attendees join and choose a language. - [Live Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/live-translation): The core product. Real-time AI speech translation delivered as audio and captions to attendees' own devices. - [AI Captioning](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-captioning): Live same-language and translated captions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions. - [AI Transcription](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-transcription): Automatic transcripts of every session, downloadable and translatable into all Wordly languages. - [AI Summaries](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-summaries): Automatically generated summaries of key takeaways after each session, for follow-up and meeting minutes. - [Voice Transcripts](https://www.wordly.ai/voice-transcripts): Downloadable translated MP3 audio of a session in every Wordly language, used to dub recorded videos. - [Video Captioning](https://www.wordly.ai/video-captioning): Same-language captions and translated subtitles for live streams and on-demand video. - [Caption Bridge](https://www.wordly.ai/caption-bridge): Sends Wordly captions into broadcast and meeting systems as standard CEA-608 closed captions. - [AI Translation Agent](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-translation-agent): A bot that joins Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex calls to add live translation and captions. - [Translation App](https://www.wordly.ai/translation-app): Wordly mobile apps for iOS and Android. Attendees can also join in a browser without an app. - [Workspaces](https://www.wordly.ai/workspaces): Enterprise team management with shared glossaries, shared minutes, and central administration. - [Silent Theater](https://www.wordly.ai/silent-theater): Streams session floor audio to attendees' own phones and earbuds, so organizers can run silent sessions without renting headsets. - [Sponsor Logos](https://www.wordly.ai/sponsor-logos): Places sponsor branding on the translation and caption screens so event organizers can sell it as sponsorship inventory. - [Translator Languages](https://www.wordly.ai/translator-languages): Full list of the 60 speaker and 67 attendee languages, plus how Wordly tests language quality. - [Wordly Quality](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-quality): Wordly's accuracy benchmarks for live AI translation, interpretation, and captions. - [Wordly Security](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-security): Security and privacy details: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, DPF, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, encryption, and penetration testing. - [Trust Center](https://trust.wordly.ai/): Live view of security controls, with SOC 2 report and ISO 27001 certificate available on request. - [Pricing](https://www.wordly.ai/pricing): Hour-based package tiers, what each tier includes, discounts, and a cost comparison with human interpreters. - [Try It Now Demo](https://www.wordly.ai/try-it-now-demo): Free interactive demo of live AI translation in the browser. ## Use cases - [Conference Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/conference-translation): Multilingual access for conferences and multi-track events, with no interpreter booths or headset rentals. - [Meeting Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/meeting-translation): Live translation and captions for internal meetings, all-hands, and board meetings. - [Event Interpretation](https://www.wordly.ai/event-interpretation): AI interpretation for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events of any size. - [Webinar Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/webinar-translation): Translation and captions for webinars, with transcripts and summaries for follow-up. - [Training Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/training-translation): Lets trainers and subject-matter experts teach in their own language to multilingual employees. - [Corporate Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/corporate-translation): Enterprise deployment for global companies, with SSO, Workspaces, and security compliance. - [Video Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/video-translation): Translated subtitles and dubbed audio for recorded video content. - [Theater Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/theater-translation): Live translated captions and audio for theater performances and shows. ## Industries - [Government Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/government-translation): Translation and captions for city council meetings, public hearings, emergency communications, and staff training. - [City Council Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/city-council-translation): Makes council and town hall meetings accessible to residents who speak other languages. - [Education Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/education-translation): Translation for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, including classes, parent meetings, and administrative events. Education discounts are available. - [Church Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/church-translation): Live translation of sermons and services for in-person and online congregations, replacing volunteer interpreters. - [Associations, Nonprofits, and NGOs](https://www.wordly.ai/association-nonprofit-ngo): Translation for association conferences, member meetings, and NGO events. Nonprofit discounts are available. ## Integrations and partners - [Zoom Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/zoom-translation): How Wordly adds live translation and captions to Zoom meetings and webinars. - [Teams Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/teams-translation): How Wordly adds live translation and captions to Microsoft Teams meetings. - [Cvent Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/partners/cvent-translation): Wordly integration with the Cvent event management platform. - [Integration Options](https://www.wordly.ai/company/partners): All supported platforms and event-tech partners, including Google Meet, Webex, and Encore. - [Partner Program](https://www.wordly.ai/partner-program): Program for agencies, AV companies, and event-tech vendors to resell or bundle Wordly. ## Compliance and accessibility - [Language Access Compliance](https://www.wordly.ai/language-access): How live translation and captions help organizations meet language access and accessibility laws. - [ADA Title II](https://www.wordly.ai/ada-title-ii): The U.S. rule requiring state and local governments to make web and digital content accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), and how captions and transcripts support compliance. - [European Accessibility Act](https://www.wordly.ai/eaa-compliance): The EU accessibility law that took effect in June 2025, and how Wordly supports EAA requirements. - [Bill 96](https://www.wordly.ai/bill-96): Quebec's French-language law and how live French translation and captions help organizations comply. - [CA SB 707](https://www.wordly.ai/blog/sb707-compliance-guide): Guide to California's SB 707 requirements for local government meetings. - [Compliance Resources](https://www.wordly.ai/resources/compliance): Guides, videos, and reports on language access compliance. ## Comparisons - [Wordly vs KUDO](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-kudo): KUDO combines an interpreter marketplace with AI translation. Wordly is AI-only, with no interpreter coordination and no attendee app download. - [Wordly vs Interprefy](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-interprefy): Interprefy is a remote interpretation platform that also offers AI. Wordly is built AI-first, with QR-code access and no interpreter booking. - [Wordly vs Boostlingo](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-boostlingo): Boostlingo is primarily a human interpreter platform. Wordly replaces interpreter scheduling with on-demand AI translation. - [Wordly vs DeepL](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-deepl): DeepL is best known for text and document translation. Wordly is built for live spoken translation at meetings and events, with captions, transcripts, and summaries. - [Wordly vs Snapsight](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-snapsight): Snapsight focuses on event content capture and summaries. Wordly focuses on live multilingual audience access, with transcripts and summaries included. - [Wordly vs OneAccord](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-oneaccord): Both serve churches. Wordly emphasizes multisite scale, configuration options, and live event support. - [Wordly vs Polyglossia](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-vs-polyglossia): Both serve churches and ministries. Wordly offers a dedicated support team alongside self-serve setup. ## Company - [About](https://www.wordly.ai/about): Company background, mission, and history since 2017. - [Fact Sheet](https://www.wordly.ai/fact-sheet): Authoritative company facts: founding, leadership, scale, languages, security, awards, and contacts. - [FAQ](https://www.wordly.ai/faq): Answers to common questions from organizers and attendees about setup, languages, audio, and accuracy. - [Customers](https://www.wordly.ai/customers): Customer stories and reviews across industries. - [Industry Awards](https://www.wordly.ai/company/industry-awards): Awards won by Wordly, including Skift, PCMA, IBTM, RemoteTech Breakthrough, and TAUS. - [Skift Review](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-review-skift): Independent product review of Wordly by Skift. - [News](https://www.wordly.ai/company/wordly-news): Press coverage and announcements. - [Wordly Updates](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-updates): Product release notes and company milestones. - [Events](https://www.wordly.ai/company/events): Trade shows and conferences where Wordly exhibits. - [Careers](https://www.wordly.ai/careers): Open positions at Wordly. - [Support](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-support): Support options for customers, including phone, email, and onboarding. - [Knowledge Center](https://help.wordly.ai/): Product documentation and how-to articles. - [Contact Wordly](https://www.wordly.ai/company/contact-wordly): Contact form for sales, support, and general inquiries. ## Resources - [State of AI Translation 2026](https://www.wordly.ai/research/state-of-ai-translation-2026): Wordly's annual survey report on how organizations use AI interpretation versus human interpreters. - [Savings Calculator](https://www.wordly.ai/savings-calculator): Estimates cost savings of Wordly compared with human interpreters. - [Hours Calculator](https://www.wordly.ai/hours-calculator): Estimates how many Wordly hours an organization needs. - [Language Services Glossary](https://www.wordly.ai/language-services-glossary): Definitions of interpretation, translation, and captioning industry terms. - [Blog](https://www.wordly.ai/blog): Articles on live translation, accessibility, and multilingual events. - [Resources](https://www.wordly.ai/resources): Library of ebooks, videos, datasheets, and case studies. - [Wordly in Action](https://www.wordly.ai/resources/wordly-in-action): Photos and videos of Wordly at real events. ## Optional - [Interpreter Languages](https://www.wordly.ai/interpreters): Index of per-language interpreter pages, such as /interpreters/spanish and /interpreters/japanese. - [AI Translator](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-translator): Alternate overview of live translation. Includes per-pair pages such as /ai-translator/english-to-spanish. - [Real-Time Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/real-time-translation): Alternate overview of live translation. - [Simultaneous Interpretation](https://www.wordly.ai/simultaneous-interpretation): AI simultaneous interpretation compared with traditional booth interpretation. - [Live Captioning](https://www.wordly.ai/live-captioning): Alternate overview of live captions. - [AI Subtitles](https://www.wordly.ai/ai-subtitles): Alternate overview of translated subtitles. - [Text-to-Speech](https://www.wordly.ai/text-to-speech): The AI voices used for translated audio output. - [Audio Translation](https://www.wordly.ai/audio-translation): Why customers choose Wordly for translated audio. - [Brand Guide](https://www.wordly.ai/resources/brand-guide): Logos and brand assets. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.wordly.ai/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.wordly.ai/cookie-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-inc-terms-of-service) - [EULA](https://www.wordly.ai/wordly-eula)