Stage Captions
Production-ready live captioning for events — launch accurate real-time captions from any browser and stream them to venue screens, livestreams, and attendee devices.
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What is Stage Captions?
Stage Captions is a browser-based real-time closed captioning tool for live events such as conferences, broadcasts, education, and sports. It streams automatic speech-to-text captions to venue screens, livestream overlays, and attendee devices without requiring any software installs.
Stage Captions pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free trial: 15 minutes free, no credit card required; full pricing not shown on page
Stage Captions pros
- No installs required — runs entirely in the browser for both presenters and viewers
- QR-code viewer access lets attendees follow captions on their own devices
- Custom dictionaries improve recognition of names, jargon, and technical terms
- Browser output integrates with production tools like OBS Studio and Resolume
Stage Captions cons
- Requires a reliable internet connection for live browser-based captioning
- No detailed pricing information visible on the homepage
- Accuracy depends on audio input quality and specialized vocabulary coverage
Frequently asked questions about Stage Captions
Do attendees need to install an app to view captions?
No — attendees open live captions in a browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop via a shared QR code or direct link.
Can captions be shown on venue screens or livestreams?
Yes, the browser output can be opened in OBS Studio, Resolume, display computers, stage screens, or confidence monitors.
Is there a free way to try it?
Yes, there is a free trial with 15 minutes of captioning and no credit card required.