🆕 Conversation Mode is here, real-time translated conversations in up to 4 languages →

Subtitles for
everything|.

Real-time subtitles for any audio on your desktop. Or sit across from someone and have a live translated conversation in up to 4 languages. Seagull handles both. 🎧

Seagull on Product Hunt
Listening to a Korean podcast
🎙️
서울의 이야기
Ep 47 · 생활 속 한국어
12:0431:20
「오늘은 서울에서 가장 좋아하는 카페를 소개할게요」 "Today I'll introduce my favorite cafés in Seoul"
LiveKO → EN
Watching a Japanese cooking video
🍜
本格ラーメンの作り方
料理の達人 · 2.1M views
「スープは八時間煮込むのがポイントです」 "The key is simmering the broth for eight hours"
LiveJA → EN
In a multilingual team standup
Tanaka
S
Sarah
M
Miguel
L
Luna
「来週のリリースに向けて準備しましょう」 "Let's get ready for next week's release"
LiveJA → EN

Works where you already listen, and talk.

Listening to a Korean podcast
🎙️
서울의 이야기
Ep 47 · 생활 속 한국어
12:0431:20
「오늘은 서울에서 가장 좋아하는 카페를 소개할게요」 "Today I'll introduce my favorite cafés in Seoul"
LiveKO → EN
Watching a Japanese cooking video
🍜
本格ラーメンの作り方
料理の達人 · 2.1M views
「スープは八時間煮込むのがポイントです」 "The key is simmering the broth for eight hours"
LiveJA → EN
In a multilingual team standup
Tanaka
S
Sarah
M
Miguel
L
Luna
「来週のリリースに向けて準備しましょう」 "Let's get ready for next week's release"
LiveJA → EN
Having a face-to-face conversation NEW
English
You
Where's the best place to eat around here?
Carlos
There's a great taquería two blocks down, you have to try the al pastor.
Español
You
¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para comer por aquí?
Carlos
Hay una taquería genial a dos cuadras, tienes que probar el al pastor.
Listening

The good stuff.

60+ languages

From English and Mandarin to Swahili and Tagalog. If people speak it, Seagull translates it.

Conversation Mode NEW

Two people, different languages, one mic. Seagull identifies who's speaking and translates both sides live.

Any audio source

System audio capture means any app works. No plugins, no browser extensions needed.

Voice playback Coming Soon

Translations read aloud with natural voices that adapt to keep pace. Paid add-on.

Always on top

Transparent overlay floats above all windows. Drag it anywhere you like.

Zero setup

No browser extensions. No plugins. No permissions nightmare. Just works.

Works with everything you already use.

🗣️

Conversations

Talk face-to-face in different languages. Seagull translates both sides in real time.

🎙️

Podcasts

Follow along with foreign-language podcasts. Subtitles appear as they speak.

📺

YouTube

Better than auto-captions. Real-time translation, any language, any video.

🎬

Movies & TV

Stream shows in any language. Real-time subtitles for Netflix, anime, and more.

🎓

Lectures

Never miss a word in class. Translated subtitles for online courses and talks.

🏥

Healthcare

Speak with patients in their language. No interpreter needed, no delay.

Stupidly simple.

Three steps. No setup wizards, no onboarding flows, no tutorials.

1

Open Seagull

Pick your language. Or don't. Auto-detect works great.

2

Play something

Any app. Any audio. Seagull captures it silently in the background.

3

Read along

Translated subtitles appear on screen, instantly. ✨

Choose your plan.

Your first hour of playback is on us.

All plans include real-time subtitles and translation. Voice playback will be a separate add-on, not included in these plans.

Weekly
$2.99/wk

12 hours of playback per week.

A few podcasts or a weekend binge session.

Need more? $0.49 per extra hour.

1 hr free, then billed weekly. Cancel anytime.

Try for free
Monthly · Save 46%
$6.99/mo

48 hours of playback per month.

Use more some days, less others. It rolls over.

Need more? $0.49 per extra hour.

1 hr free, then billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Try for free

Need Seagull for your team?

NEW

One invoice, dedicated hours per member, and admin controls. Create a team, invite members by email, and everyone gets their own plan.

  • Dedicated hours for every member
  • Per-member usage tracking dashboard
  • Manage seats and overage settings
  • Single invoice for the whole team

Minimum 2 seats.

Monthly
$6.49/user/mo
Start a team
🐦

Built by indie developers who care.

Seagull is made by a team of two who genuinely care about the software they ship. No VC roadmap. No growth hacks. Just two people building something they wish existed.

Frequently asked questions

What is Seagull?

Seagull is a desktop app that translates audio in real time. Subtitle Mode captures audio from any app and shows translated subtitles on screen. Conversation Mode lets two or more people speaking different languages have a natural face-to-face conversation with live translation in up to 4 languages simultaneously.

What is Conversation Mode?

Conversation Mode turns Seagull into a live interpreter. Pick 2 to 4 languages, hit start, and talk naturally. Seagull identifies who's speaking, detects their language, and shows each person the translation in a split-screen grid, all in real time. Great for travel, multilingual families, healthcare, and business meetings.

What languages does Seagull support?

Seagull supports 60+ languages including English, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Swahili, Tagalog, and many more.

Does Seagull work with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Seagull captures system audio, so it works with any video conferencing app including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Discord without any plugins or extensions.

Is Seagull free?

Seagull offers 1 hour of free playback to try. After that, plans start at $2.99/week for 12 hours, $6.99/month for 48 hours, or $69.99/year for 600 hours. Additional hours are $0.49 each.

What platforms does Seagull run on?

Seagull is available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux.

Do I need browser extensions or plugins?

No. Seagull captures audio at the system level, so it works with any application without browser extensions, plugins, or special permissions.