Ernestas Konopliovas

Conference organizer
3 points
stagecaptions.io

What's great

real-time captions (1)

What stood out immediately was how easy it was to start using. There was no complicated setup, no hardware, and no need for extra technicians. We just opened it in the browser and it worked. The captions in Polish were accurate and appeared quickly enough to follow the speaker naturally. This was especially helpful during medical presentations, where people could read along and stay engaged. It also made the event feel more modern and accessible.

What needs improvement

no translation feature (1)

The most valuable improvement would be real-time translation. Since our conference is in Polish, being able to automatically show English captions would make it much easier for international guests to follow along.

vs Alternatives

We also looked at AI Media. It is a professional solution, but it relies on dedicated hardware and a much more complex setup. For our conference, this would mean more logistics, higher costs, and less flexibility. We wanted something lightweight that we could deploy quickly without bringing in additional equipment or external operators.

Can we add custom dictionaries for names and jargon?

Yes, you can add custom words. This was useful for medical terms and speaker names, and it helped improve accuracy during our presentations.

What audio input options are supported in the browser?

It works with any microphone that your browser can access. We tested it with a laptop mic and also with audio coming from our mixer through a USB interface. Both worked without issues and were easy to select.

Does it work well on low-bandwidth connections?

It worked well on normal conference Wi-Fi. The captions appeared quickly and stayed stable. It does not require a very fast connection, but a reliable connection is important.

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