Real-Time Translation for Remote Teams: No Plugins, No Setup
Remote teams span time zones and languages. When your colleagues speak different languages, meetings become a struggle. Seagull adds real-time translated subtitles to any meeting platform without plugins, IT approvals, or setup for other participants.
Why multilingual remote teams struggle with existing tools
Most meeting platforms offer basic captioning in a handful of languages, but cross-language translation is either unavailable or locked behind expensive enterprise plans. Adding translation plugins requires IT approval, admin access, and buy-in from the entire team. For distributed teams where each person uses different hardware and operating systems, getting everyone on the same tool is a logistical headache.
The result is that non-native speakers end up struggling through meetings in a language they do not fully understand. They miss context, hesitate to speak up, and spend extra time after the meeting clarifying what was discussed. This slows down the whole team and creates an uneven playing field between native and non-native speakers.
How Seagull works for remote teams
Seagull runs on your own desktop and captures system audio from any meeting app. Only the person who needs translation installs Seagull. No plugins, no admin permissions, no changes to how the team runs meetings. Each team member can independently set their preferred language and get translated subtitles during any call.
This works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack huddles, Discord calls, and any other platform that produces audio on your desktop. Seagull supports 60+ languages and runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Team members can start using it in under a minute without involving IT.
Making multilingual meetings productive
With real-time translated subtitles, every team member can follow the discussion in their own language. This means faster comprehension, fewer misunderstandings, and more inclusive meetings. Non-native speakers can focus on the content instead of spending mental energy decoding the language.
Seagull is especially valuable for daily standups, sprint planning, and quick syncs where there is no time to arrange a human interpreter. For teams with members in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, it levels the playing field so everyone can participate fully. Plans start at $2.99/week per person, making it affordable even for small teams.
How to Get Started
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. The app installs in seconds and requires no configuration.
Choose the language being spoken and the language you want to see. Seagull supports 40+ languages out of the box.
Seagull will transcribe and translate audio from any app in real time. Captions appear in a small overlay on your screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every team member need to install Seagull?
No. Only team members who need translation install Seagull. It runs on their desktop and captures meeting audio independently. Other participants do not need to install anything or change their setup.
Does Seagull require IT approval or admin access?
No. Seagull is a desktop app that individual team members can install on their own Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. It does not require plugins, browser extensions, or admin-level changes to your meeting platform.
Which meeting platforms does Seagull work with?
Seagull works with any platform that produces audio on your desktop, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, Discord, Webex, and others. No integrations or plugins are needed.
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. 1 hour free trial included.