Live translation for business meetings, by a professional interpreter
Yes, you can get live translation in a business meeting from a professional interpreter, not only from an app. On Talksie you choose a verified interpreter who knows your industry and agree on scope and rate directly. They translate live in the room or on your Zoom or Teams call.
AI live translation or a professional interpreter?
| Compare | AI live translation | Professional interpreter |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Internal updates, informal calls | Negotiations, legal, investor and board meetings |
| Industry terms | General vocabulary | Knows your field's terms |
| Confidentiality | Depends on the tool's data terms | Professional confidentiality, NDA on request |
| Tone and etiquette | Translates the words | Also handles tone, etiquette and who's in the room |
| Cost | Low, or included in your software | The interpreter's rate plus a 20% platform fee |
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How it works
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Sign up and browse
Create a free account and browse profiles filtered by language, industry, and location.
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Message and agree on scope
Contact the interpreter directly. Discuss dates, format, subject matter, and any confidentiality requirements.
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Book and pay securely
You pay an invoice through Talksie, and Talksie holds the payment. When the professional marks the job delivered, you get an email. You then have 48 hours to raise an issue. If you don't, Talksie releases the funds to the professional.
Wondering how this compares to a traditional agency? See agency vs. direct booking.
Transparent pricing, no hidden markup
Interpreters set their own rates and keep 100% of them. You pay their rate plus a flat 20% Talksie platform fee. That's it: no agency surcharge, no surprise invoices.
Example
Interpreter rate: $100 / hr
Talksie fee (20%): $20 / hr
You pay: $120 / hr
Traditional agencies charge a 40–60% markup and assign whoever is available, with no profiles to review and no direct contact. On Talksie you choose who you work with.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a translator or an interpreter?
Translators work with written documents. Interpreters work live, in person or on a call. Most people search for a translator either way, and that's fine: Talksie lists both, and you can message a professional to confirm what they offer.
Should I use AI live translation or a professional interpreter?
AI live translation can work for internal updates and informal calls. For negotiations and legal, investor or board meetings, a professional interpreter knows your field's terms, is bound by professional confidentiality, and also handles tone, etiquette and who's in the room.
Can the interpreter join in person or on Zoom?
Yes. Professionals offer in-person, Zoom, Teams or phone interpreting. Ask which they offer when you message them.
How much does it cost?
Each professional sets their own rate. You pay that rate plus a 20% platform fee, shown before you pay. Searching and messaging are free.
Will the interpreter sign an NDA?
Interpreters are bound by professional confidentiality, and NDAs are available on request.
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