Transcribe and revisit your most important conversations in Afrikaans

Whether it’s a doctor visit, legal consultation, or family discussion, Soniox App captures every word naturally and accurately in Afrikaans and across regional accents. Get Afrikaans transcripts, translations, and summaries instantly so you can stay focused in the moment and confident afterward.

Afrikaans is spoken by more than 7.2 million people worldwide — across South Africa, Namibia, and beyond, with discussions spanning from healthcare and legal consultations to family planning and finance. Most transcription apps struggle with natural Afrikaans speech, emotional tone, or regional variation. Soniox App was built for real-world conversations, so it captures nuance, meaning, and context in every voice.

Handle real-life moments with clarity and confidence

Understand your doctor without missing a word

Focus on your health, not your notes. Record medical consultations in Afrikaans with precision. Soniox App captures terminology, names, and context so you can replay or share details confidently.

Get peace of mind during legal or financial conversations

Transcribe every word accurately in Afrikaans, including terms, numbers, and clauses. From taxes to estate planning, Soniox App ensures you get a clear, shareable record inAfrikaans of your most important advice.

Support loved ones across languages and generations

Help aging parents, kids, or caregivers by noting critical conversations and translating live in Afrikaans and 60+ languages.

Stay present in emotionally heavy conversations

Whether it’s therapy or difficult news, let Soniox App listen in Afrikaans and take notes, so you can be fully present and engaged.

Feel present and prepared during and after every Afrikaans conversation.

Never miss a word in high-stakes Afrikaans conversations.

Soniox App captures every Afrikaans word clearly, even in fast or emotional conversations, so you can listen without taking notes.

Easily review complex conversations.

Get full Afrikaans transcripts, clean speaker labels, and smart summaries that capture meaning, not just Afrikaanswords. Ask custom prompts to extract decisions, instructions, or next steps.

Recognize the words that matter most.

From medications and policies to Afrikaans family names or account numbers, Soniox App understands personal and technical Afrikaans vocabulary.

Share key takeaways with confidence.

Summarize discussions, get definitions, or highlight next steps – all automatically structured and searchable inAfrikaans.

Understand critical conversations in Afrikaans.

Soniox App translates speech live and can switch seamlessly between Afrikaans and English mid-sentence. Ideal for multilingual caregivers or international family members.

For every personal meeting you don’t want to forget

Afrikaans doctor or nurse consultations
• Medical test result reviews
• Therapy or counseling sessions
• Legal advice and lawyer consultations
• Financial planning meetings
• Conversations with your accountant or CPA
• Discussions with family about care decisions
• Multilingual conversations with caregivers or service providers
• Planning sessions for big life events (like home buying or wedding planning)
• A private archive of important conversations
• Personal notes or reflections in Afrikaans and English

Afrikaans transcription with industry-leading accuracy

Never miss a word in Afrikaans, even when it's fast, messy, accented, or hard to hear. That accuracy means fewer errors, better UX, and apps people can trust.

Streams fluent, full-sentence output in real-time
Handles regional Afrikaans accents, noise, and overlapping speech
Built to perform across real-world conditions

Don't take our word for it. Use your own Afrikaans audio to compare Soniox against other providers live.

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Soniox's Afrikaans word error rate (WER): 7.4%

Provider	Afrikaans WER
Soniox	7.4%
OpenAI	25.5%
Google	7.4%
AWS	6.5%
Azure	12.7%
AssemblyAI	64%
ElevenLabs	14.6%

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Start free with 10 weekly credits. Upgrade to Pro anytime for unlimited access and faster performance.

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Private by default

Soniox never stores your recordings and never uses your audio to train models. Everything is processed securely in real-time, then gone.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Soniox App to record a doctor visit or legal consultation?arrow_downward

Yes. Soniox App is often used to transcribe personal meetings like medical appointments, legal discussions, and financial planning sessions.

Is my information secure and private?arrow_downward

Yes. All recordings and transcripts are private and encrypted. Soniox App is SOC 2 Type II compliant and never shares your data.

Can I use it to help someone else?arrow_downward

Absolutely. Many people use Soniox App to support aging parents, kids, or loved ones by capturing and sharing transcripts from their important appointments.

Does it work in different languages, dialects in Afrikaans, or accents?arrow_downward

Yes. Soniox App supports over 60 languages and understands real-world speech, including varied accents, background noise, and multilingual speakers.

Can it switch between Afrikaans and English mid-conversation?arrow_downward

Yes. Soniox App detects both automatically and maintains accurate context throughout.

Does it work with multiple speakers or noisy audio?arrow_downward

Yes. Soniox App is trained on real-world data and performs well even in complex, messy conditions.

Can it handle professional or medical terminology in Afrikaans?arrow_downward

Yes. Soniox App’s domain intelligence recognizes and accurately transcribes technical and specialized language.

Is the app free?arrow_downward

Yes. You get 10 free credits every week. You can invite friends to earn more or upgrade to Pro for unlimited use ($19.99/month). Learn more on our pricing page.