A translator for your Zoom or Teams meeting
The interpreter you book on Talksie joins your Zoom or Teams meeting like any other participant. They translate live, either after each speaker or in a separate language channel. You choose by language and industry, agree on time and rate directly, and pay securely through Talksie.
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 |
Need a specific language? See translators and interpreters by language and industry.
How it works
- 1
Sign up and browse
Create a free account and browse profiles filtered by language, industry, and location.
- 2
Message and agree on scope
Contact the interpreter directly. Discuss dates, format, subject matter, and any confidentiality requirements.
- 3
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.
How does the interpreter join my Zoom or Teams meeting?
You send them the meeting link, like any other participant. For a separate language channel, the meeting host turns on interpretation in Zoom or Teams and assigns them as the interpreter. It's available on certain plans, so check yours before the meeting.
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.
How does payment work?
You pay an invoice through Talksie, and Stripe processes the payment. Your card details go straight to Stripe and never reach Talksie, and Stripe screens payments for fraud. Talksie holds the funds. 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.
Will the interpreter sign an NDA?
Interpreters are bound by professional confidentiality, and NDAs are available on request.
Find a translator or interpreter for your call
Create a free account to browse profiles, message interpreters directly, and book securely.
Not ready to sign up? Tell us what you need and we'll send you options within 24 hours.