Pinch

Pinch is a speech translation and AI dubbing platform for creators, teams, and developers. It supports real-time interpretation, browser-based meetings, and asynchronous dubbing across web, browser, and macOS surfaces.

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Overview

Pinch is a speech translation platform that combines real-time interpretation, AI dubbing, and meeting translation tools. It is built for creators translating videos and podcasts, teams holding conversations across languages, and developers adding speech translation to their own products.

The product is split into two main API capabilities: real-time translation over WebSocket and asynchronous dubbing for audio or video. Around those core services, Pinch also offers Rooms for browser-based multilingual meetings and a macOS Desktop app that translates audio inside existing meeting tools like Zoom, Meet, and Teams.

Features

Real-time translation API

Open a WebSocket, stream microphone audio in, and receive translated audio and transcripts live. The session can return speech-to-speech or speech-to-text output depending on the use case.

Asynchronous dubbing

Submit audio or video asynchronously and receive a fully dubbed version in another language. The docs and pricing page describe this as a REST workflow for media localization.

Browser-based Rooms with AI interpreter

Pinch Rooms lets teams start browser-based video meetings with a built-in AI interpreter. Participants join through a link and speak in their own language.

Desktop translation for existing meeting tools

Pinch Desktop runs locally on macOS and translates audio from tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Discord without meeting bots or extra invites.

Voice-preserving output

The site says Pinch supports voice-preserving translation, translated captions, and voice cloning for dubbing, which is aimed at keeping the original speaker feel in another language.

Developer-ready API surface

Pinch exposes a developer workflow with WebSocket and REST base URLs, API keys from the Developer Portal, and SDKs for Node, Python, and the browser.

Use Cases

Localizing recorded media
Use Pinch to localize recorded videos, podcasts, or other source media into another language while keeping the original voice feel. The dubbing flow is asynchronous, so it fits finished content rather than live conversation.
Running multilingual meetings
Use Pinch Rooms when you want a browser-based meeting space with built-in interpretation. It is positioned for formal meetings, calls, and guest participation through a shareable link.
Translating existing meetings
Use Pinch Desktop when a team already works in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Discord, or similar tools and wants translation without changing the meeting setup.
Embedding translation in software
Use the API when you want to add speech translation or dubbing into a product of your own. The docs describe WebSocket real-time translation and REST dubbing endpoints for custom workflows.
Adding live language support
Use Pinch for accessibility or language support features where live translation or translated captions need to be delivered as part of an app experience.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Offers both live translation and async dubbing in one product family.
Supports multiple product surfaces: API, browser-based Rooms, and macOS Desktop.
Uses pay-as-you-go billing with a $5 starting credit and no subscriptions.
Designed to preserve voice and timing rather than producing plain text-only translation.
Provides developer access through documented WebSocket and REST workflows with SDKs.

Cons

The public sources do not provide a full list of supported integrations beyond the meeting apps and platforms shown on the site.
Simultaneous mode is listed as coming soon on the Rooms page, so not every workflow described on the site is currently available.

FAQ

What products does Pinch provide?

Pinch offers an API for real-time speech translation and asynchronous dubbing, plus browser-based Rooms and a macOS Desktop app for live translation in meetings.

Does Pinch require a subscription?

No. The pricing page says Pinch uses a pay-as-you-go wallet with no subscriptions, seats, or monthly minimums.

What platforms does Pinch support?

Pinch Desktop works on macOS 12.0+ and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. The site also shows browser-based Rooms and API access through web endpoints.

Can I try Pinch before paying?

The pricing page lists a free $5 starting credit for new accounts, and the docs say you can get an API key from the Developer Portal.

How do people use Pinch in meetings?

Pinch Rooms is browser-based and uses shareable room links. Pinch Desktop works alongside tools like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Discord, and other meeting tools.