Live translated subtitles
Shows live translated subtitles while a meeting is in progress, with Japanese and English as the starting language pair and support for nine languages in any pair.
Nani?
Nani? displays live translated subtitles for meetings, focused on Japanese–English conversations, with nine-language support, nuance notes, alerts, transcripts, and summaries.
Live translation for multilingual meetings
Nani? is a Mac application for live translated subtitles during meetings. It listens to the audio played by your computer and displays the conversation in the language you choose, functioning as an on-screen interpreter rather than a participant that joins the call.
The product is built around Japanese–English meetings and supports nine languages in any pair. Alongside translation, it adds nuance notes, alerts when a question appears to be directed at you, catch-up summaries, speaker labels, transcripts, and on-demand meeting summaries. It is intended for people who need to follow multilingual discussions and retain decisions or action items afterward.
Features
Enhanced translation and nuance notes
Provides a quick draft while someone is speaking and an enhanced translation after the speaker finishes, helping preserve context beyond a literal rendering.
Context and “Asked you” alerts
Flags situations such as a polite refusal and gives a soft alert when a question appears to be directed at you, with suggested replies you can say back.
Catch-up summaries
Summarizes the last few minutes when you lose track of a discussion, so you can catch up without stopping the meeting.
Transcripts and meeting summaries
Creates a speaker-labeled transcript and on-demand meeting summary with decisions, open items, and action items that can be copied or shared.
Broad meeting audio support
Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles, Webex, and audio from any browser tab. Subtitles float above windows, including full-screen calls.
Use cases
Cross-language team syncs
Follow a recurring sync when some participants speak Japanese and others read English. Live subtitles, language selection, and nuance notes help clarify the discussion without requiring a separate interpreter on the call.
Design and product reviews
Use the transcript and summary after a design review to locate decisions, unresolved questions, and assigned tasks. Speaker labels make it easier to connect comments with the right participant.
Vendor and partner calls
Keep up with a vendor or partner call when the conversation moves quickly or includes unfamiliar phrasing. Catch-up can summarize the last few minutes, while “Asked you” alerts help identify when a response is expected.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Displays translated subtitles without adding a visible bot or participant to the meeting.
- Combines live translation with nuance notes, question-directed alerts, catch-up, speaker labels, and summaries.
- Supports audio from major meeting services, Slack huddles, and browser tabs.
- Provides a free allowance with every feature included, so the workflow can be tested before upgrading.
Cons
- Requires macOS 26.4 or later on a Mac with Apple silicon; Windows and iPhone versions are not available.
- Live machine translation can misread names, numbers, or quiet speech, so important information should be verified.
- The Free plan is limited to 30 minutes of meetings per month.
FAQ
What devices and operating systems does Nani? support?
Nani? runs on macOS 26.4 or later on a Mac with Apple silicon. There is no Windows or iPhone version currently.
How do I set up Nani? for a meeting?
Download the Mac app, sign in with Google or email, choose the spoken and reading languages, and optionally add speaker names. During a meeting, press Control-Option-T to show floating subtitles above other windows.
Do other meeting participants see Nani? in the call?
No. Nani? does not join the meeting. It listens to audio played by your Mac, so other participants do not see a meeting bot. Follow applicable workplace and local rules about notifying people when a meeting is transcribed.
How accurate are the live translations?
The app provides live machine translation, but names, numbers, and quiet speakers can be transcribed or translated incorrectly. Important information such as contracts, figures, or medical and legal advice should be checked with the speaker.
How is meeting time counted and what happens when I run out?
The Free plan includes 30 minutes of meetings per month with all features. Pro provides 20 hours per month and Max provides 50 hours per month; paid plans can add five hours for $5. Subtitles stop when the allowance is used, and the allowance resets at the start of the next month.
Quick Facts
- Category
- AI meeting assistant; live translation
- Platform
- Mac with Apple silicon, macOS 26.4 or later
- Languages
- Nine languages, in any language pair; starting focus on Japanese and English
- Meeting sources
- Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles, Webex, or any browser tab
- Free allowance
- 30 minutes of meetings per month; no card required
- Paid plans
- Pro: 20 hours/month; Max: 50 hours/month; five-hour top-ups available on paid plans
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