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Soniox App vs Google Translate

Beyond basic translation — real-time speech translation built for natural multilingual conversations.

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At a Glance: Why Soniox App is the upgrade

Google Translate is built for translating phrases and sentences.
Soniox App is built for live speech, real conversations, and multilingual workflows.

If you need more than text translation, see why users choose Soniox App.

Google Translate
Soniox App
Translation type
Text and phrase translation
Real-time speech translation
Voice translation
Push-to-speak, turn-based
Continuous, live translation
Conversation handling
Short exchanges
Full conversations and meetings
Language switching
One language at a time
Switch languages mid-sentence
Speaker awareness
No speaker separation
Separates different speakers
Additional capabilities
Translation only
Translation + transcription + voice typing
Workflow
Standalone translator
Integrated voice workspace

Translation built for live speech

Real-time translation without taking turns

Google Translate is built around short, step-based interactions. You speak, stop, and wait.

Soniox App enables continuous, one-way or two-way translation, allowing conversations to flow naturally without pausing, restarting, or managing turns.

Translate from any language into your language

In real-world settings, you often don’t know which language someone will speak. Soniox App automatically recognizes the spoken language and translates it directly into the language of your choice, without requiring manual input language selection.

  • No need to identify the source language
  • Accurate real-time translation output
  • Ideal for meetings, travel, and live environments

Automatic translation of mixed-language speech

People naturally mix languages in conversation. For example:

"We’re going to the hotel, pero primero necesitamos pasar por el aeropuerto."

Google Translate requires explicit language selection and does not support mixed-language speech in continuous conversations. Soniox App automatically detects and translates language switches within the same sentence, producing a single, coherent translation.

Consistent high accuracy across all languages

Google Translate performs well in major languages, but Soniox App delivers consistent high accuracy across all of 60+ supported languages — including languages with very different structures, like Arabic, Korean, Hungarian, or Vietnamese — without sacrificing speed or fluency.

  • Reliable accuracy beyond major languages
  • Consistent quality across 3600 language pairs
  • Built for real-world multilingual communication

We own the technology

Unlike tools built on general-purpose or external models, Soniox App runs on proprietary speech AI developed in-house.

  • Privacy: Your voice data is processed within the Soniox ecosystem. Soniox never stores your audio recordings or uses them to train models.
  • Reliability: Soniox App does not rely on outside speech APIs that can go down or change.
  • Innovation: Soniox constantly improves it's models based on user feedback, leading to better handling of complex speech across all supported languages.

How Soniox App transforms your workflow

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For multilingual conversations

Have natural conversations without stopping to translate or switch modes.

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For meetings and interviews

Translate live, then review transcripts and summaries afterward.

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For global teams

Use one app for translation, transcription, and follow-up writing.

How Translator fits into the Soniox App

Translator, Smart Scribe, and Voice Typing cover three ways people work with speech:

Translator

Translate in real time across 60+ languages

App feature Translator

Smart Scribe

Capture and work with conversations

App feature Smart Scribe
See Smart Scribe

Voice Typing

Speak to type anywhere

App feature Voice Typing
See Voice Typing

One app. One subscription. Everything you do with voice in your language.

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Translate conversations in real time with Soniox App.

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Frequently asked questions about Soniox App and Google Translate

What can Soniox App do that Google Translate does not?arrow_downward
Soniox App is designed for live speech and conversations. In addition to live translation, Soniox App can:
- Transcribe conversations as they happen
- Generate summaries and notes from spoken conversations
- Handle language switching mid-sentence
- Identify speakers in multi-person conversations
- Allows you to type with voice in any app
Does Soniox App support the same languages as Google Translate?arrow_downward
Soniox App supports 60+ languages for real-time speech translation at speaker-native accuracy.
Can Soniox App translate while I’m still speaking?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App translates speech in real time as you speak.
You do not need to pause or wait for processing before seeing results.
Can Soniox App switch languages mid-sentence?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App automatically detects and handles language switching within a single sentence.
No manual language selection is required.
Is Soniox App only a translation app?arrow_downward
No. Translation is just one part of Soniox App.
Soniox App also includes Voice Typing for writing and Smart Scribe for capturing meetings and conversations.
Does Google Translate support meeting transcription?arrow_downward
Google Translate is designed to translate text, speech, and images.
It does not provide meeting transcription, speaker identification, or conversation summaries.
Does Soniox App work in real time?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App works in real time across voice typing, conversation transcription, and translation.
Text appears as you speak, without waiting.
Can I use Soniox App for live conversations while traveling?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App is designed for live, multilingual conversations, making it useful for travel, meetings, and everyday communication.
Who should choose Soniox App over Google Translate?arrow_downward
Soniox App is a good choice if you:
- Need real-time speech translation, not just text
- Switch languages naturally while speaking
- Want to capture and understand conversations
- Use voice as part of your daily workflow