OpenTransLive

An open-source, real-time voice transcription and translation system.

Key Features

Real-time Transcription

Instant speech-to-text using state-of-the-art models like OpenAI Whisper, Google Scrub, and Elevenlabs Scribe.

Multi-language Translation

Context-aware translation into multiple languages powered by AI.

YouTube Integration

Seamlessly sync subtitles with YouTube videos and live streams.

Access Levels

Different features are available depending on whether you are logged in and whether your account has realtime transcription enabled.

Not logged in

  • Watch live transcriptions
  • Download session transcripts
  • Theme and display controls
  • Control a session as panel admin

    Without login, the admin role is unprotected and can be claimed by anyone once the 30-second heartbeat expires.

  • Configure keywords and languages

Logged in

Everything above, plus:

  • My Sessions dashboard

Logged in + Realtime

Everything above, plus:

  • Use microphone for live transcription
  • Stream audio for server-side processing

* If not logged in, admin role is unprotected, can be claimed by anyone after the 30-second heartbeat expires.

Realtime transcription access is granted by an administrator. Log in to request access.

Start a Session

Enter a Session ID to begin transcribing or viewing a live stream. Choose your preferred view mode.

  • Secure & Private
  • Low Latency

Valid format: letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) only. Length: 4-64 characters.

OpenTransLive is a free and open-source project. The source code is publicly available, and contributions are welcome from anyone. This project is developed and maintained under the g0v civic tech community, which promotes government transparency and open collaboration.