Church translation system
The live translation system built for Sunday
Voco translates your church service into 150+ languages in real time. Your congregation reads along on their phones — no app, no hardware, no interpreter needed. Setup takes under 10 minutes.
From £8/week · No credit card required · Cancel any time
Everything a modern church translation system needs
150+ languages, all at once
Every congregation member picks their own language from the QR code. Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Mandarin, Amharic, Urdu — all running simultaneously from one session.
No app for attendees
Scan a QR code, tap a language, read the sermon. Works in any mobile browser. No download, no account, no friction at the door.
No hardware required
One laptop. One internet connection. That's it. No FM transmitters, no receiver units, no headsets to distribute and collect every Sunday.
AI that understands church
Built-in theological glossary automatically boosts accuracy for grace, propitiation, sanctification, Gethsemane, and 30+ other terms. Add your own pastor names and local vocabulary.
Auto-backfill on WiFi drop
If an attendee's connection drops, Voco stores the missed text and delivers it the moment they reconnect. They never lose the thread of the sermon.
OBS and ProPresenter overlay
Display live translated captions on your projector or livestream. Voco's Church plan includes native browser source overlays for OBS and ProPresenter.
Full sermon transcript saved
Every service is transcribed and stored in your dashboard. Download it for sermon notes, accessibility records, or repurposing during the week.
Stream Deck remote control
Start and stop translation from a Stream Deck button or ProPresenter URL action. Voco's Signal API lets your AV team control everything without touching the laptop.
How Voco compares to FM systems and human interpreters
Church translation has traditionally meant FM radio receiver hardware or a human interpreter. Both have real limitations that digital translation now addresses.
| Feature | Voco | FM system | Human interpreter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | 150+ simultaneously | 1 per transmitter | 1 per person |
| Cost (weekly) | £8–£15/week | £0 (after hardware outlay) | £300–£800+ |
| Hardware needed | None | Transmitter + receivers | None |
| Interpreter required | No | Yes, per language | Yes, per language |
| Attendee device | Own smartphone | Issued receiver unit | None |
| Transcript saved | Yes | No | No |
| Setup time | <5 minutes | 30–60 minutes | Pre-booking required |
Who uses Voco
Diaspora churches
Churches with Iranian, Latin American, South Asian, or African communities. One service, multiple languages running simultaneously.
Multilingual city churches
Large urban congregations with a mix of first and second-generation immigrants who follow more naturally in their heart language.
Churches replacing FM systems
Congregations looking to retire aging FM translation hardware without losing the accessibility it provides.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing ministry
Display URL for on-screen captions, plus phone captioning for individuals — a full accessibility solution for Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
What is a church translation system?
A church translation system is a tool that translates a live sermon or church service into other languages for congregation members who don't speak the primary language. Modern AI-based systems like Voco use speech recognition and machine translation to deliver real-time translations to attendees' phones — replacing older FM receiver hardware and human interpreters.
How much does a church translation system cost?
Voco starts from £8/week (£32/month) with no hardware required. Traditional FM systems cost £500–£3,000 in hardware plus interpreter fees (£300–£800 per service). See our full cost guide at voco.church/learn/church-translation-cost.
Does a church translation system require special hardware?
Voco requires only a laptop and internet connection — equipment most churches already have. A USB audio interface (from £28) is recommended for the best audio quality from your sound desk, but Voco works with a laptop microphone for testing. Attendees use their own smartphones — no receiver units to buy, distribute, or maintain.
How many languages can a church translation system support?
Voco supports 150+ languages simultaneously from a single session. Each congregation member selects their own language from the QR code — Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, Urdu, and 145+ others. There's no limit on how many languages can run at the same time.
Simple, honest pricing
Two plans. No sales call. No locked-in contracts. Cancel any time.
Voco Simple
£8/week
Billed £32/month
1 service per week · 1–2 language groups · Perfect for small churches getting started
Voco Church
£15/week
Billed £60/month
Unlimited services · All 150+ languages · OBS + ProPresenter · Signal API · Glossary
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