Glossa vs Voco
Glossa vs Voco
Browser access, integrations, voice options and billing compared.
Prices and features verified 2026-10-02 — source
Both Voco and Glossa translate live services to phones via QR code, with no app required. Glossa publishes voice and support options on higher tiers. Voco is text-first, publishes church-sized pricing, includes reconnect and missed-text backfill, and offers OBS and ProPresenter on the Church plan. Check each vendor's current pages for pricing and support before deciding.
Vendor-published facts and sources
- listenerAccess: Browser access; mobile app optional Source
- pricing: $5/hour/language PAYG; $99/$299/$499 monthly for 25/100/250 translation hours Source
- languages: 100+ Source
- trial: 4 translation hours Source
- integrations: OBS and ProPresenter on PAYG, Standard, Advanced and Premium Source
- support: 24/7 phone support on published higher tiers Source
Last reviewed 2026-10-02. Vendor facts can change; “not published” never means “not available.”
At a glance
| Feature | Voco | Glossa |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ✓£6/week | ✓$5/hour/language PAYG or $99/month |
| Pricing transparent | ✓Yes — listed on /pricing | ✓Yes — listed on their site |
| Languages | 200+ | 100+ |
| No attendee app | ✓Yes — QR code, any browser | ✓Yes — browser link, pick language |
| WiFi reconnect + backfill | ✓Auto-reconnects + backfills missed text | ~Not independently verified |
| OBS integration | ~Native (Church plan, £12/wk) | ~Included on PAYG and all monthly plans |
| ProPresenter integration | ~Native (Church plan, £12/wk) | ~Included on PAYG and all monthly plans |
| Spoken audio (TTS) | ✓Phone's built-in TTS | ✓Server-side audio + voice cloning on Advanced+ |
| Voice cloning | ✗Not offered | ~Yes — Advanced & Premium plans |
| Biblically-trained AI | ~Configurable glossary & word boost | ✓Yes — trained on biblical texts |
| Custom glossary | ✓Yes — word boost + glossary | ✓Yes — included |
| Free trial | ✓7 days, no card | ✓4 complimentary hours |
| Support | ~Email; setup help by arrangement | ~Vendor publishes extended support options |
Where Voco wins
OBS and ProPresenter included at £12/week
Voco includes OBS and ProPresenter on Church. Glossa lists these integrations on PAYG, Standard, Advanced and Premium. Compare total cost for your usage.
Built for church WiFi that drops
Voco auto-reconnects and backfills missed text after a listener connection drop. Translation timing depends on the audio, language pair, network, and segmentation, so test both products with your own service feed.
A full 7-day trial
Seven days is intended for setup, a rehearsal, and one normal Sunday service. Glossa publishes a time-based complimentary allowance; verify its current terms directly with the vendor.
Where Glossa wins
An honest comparison means showing both sides.
Spoken translation and voice cloning
Glossa offers spoken translation and voice cloning on Advanced and Premium. Voco uses the phone's standard text-to-speech voice. Test audio quality with your own sermon.
Biblically-trained AI model
Glossa markets biblically-trained AI and custom vocabulary. Voco offers configurable word boost and glossary terms. Neither claim guarantees accuracy; test your own church vocabulary.
24/7 phone support
Glossa lists 24/7 phone support on Advanced and Premium, and 24/7 email support on PAYG and Standard. Confirm response times with the vendor.
Pricing comparison
Glossa: $5/hour/language PAYG; Standard $99/month with 25 translation hours; Advanced $299/month with 100; Premium $499/month with 250. One hour in three target languages uses three translation hours. Monthly overages are $4, $3 and $2 per translation hour respectively. Glossa says silence, songs and music do not count. OBS and ProPresenter are listed on every plan; voice cloning and phone support on Advanced and Premium. Compare current checkout totals, currencies and taxes. Glossa reviewed 2 October 2026; Voco prices are on our pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Does either Voco or Glossa need my congregation to install an app?
Neither. Attendees open a browser link or scan a QR code and choose their language — no download required for either tool.
How should we compare WiFi recovery?
Voco documents reconnect and missed-text backfill. We have not independently verified Glossa's recovery behaviour. Test both on your church WiFi.
Can listeners hear the translation, or only read it?
Both. Voco reads the translation aloud using the listener's phone's built-in text-to-speech as well as showing text. Glossa provides server-generated spoken audio and voice cloning on higher plans.
Does Voco do voice cloning like Glossa?
No — voice cloning is a Glossa feature (Advanced and Premium plans). Voco uses the phone's standard text-to-speech voice. If cloned, natural-sounding audio is your main requirement, Glossa is the better fit there.
Which plans include OBS and ProPresenter?
Voco includes these integrations on Church. Glossa lists them on PAYG and all monthly plans. Cost depends on translation hours and target languages.
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