In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only HeyGen Video Translate has a free plan.
- Google Live Caption also has a phone app; HeyGen Video Translate also has a web.
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The details.
| Google Live Caption | HeyGen Video Translate | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | HeyGen | |
| What it says it is | “Live Caption automatically captions speech on your device.” | “Translate videos into 175+ languages and dialects instantly with AI.” |
| Free plan | Not statedBuilt in on Pixel and selected Android phones; languages vary by device. | Yes3 videos per month, watermarked, up to 1 minute; translation into 30+ languages. |
| Plans | Not shown | Creator: $29 a monthPro: $49 a monthBusiness: $149 a monthEnterprise: not in US$ |
| Runs on | Android (Pixel and selected phones) | web |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | “Live Caption works best on audio with clear speech and low background noise.”In its terms · Android Accessibility Help: Live Caption | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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