One interpreter line that speaks all 25 languages, interpreting both sides of the conversation in real time. No booking, no waiting on hold for an interpreter, no per-minute agency fees. Hand a caller the number and they're understood.
Pick the languages your callers speak, and we provision your interpreter number in minutes — one line, all 25 languages, both directions. No hardware, no installs.
Each speaker talks in their own language. Houji listens, interprets, and speaks the translation aloud in a natural voice — turn by turn, in real time.
The line is always on. Connect a caller the moment you need it, day or night, with no booking window and no minimum commitment.
Houji supports live interpretation across 25 languages. Our highest-accuracy tier covers the world's most widely-spoken languages — English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Hindi, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese. We're continuously expanding into additional languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Tagalog, Bengali, Tamil, and others. Accuracy in these emerging languages is strong and improving rapidly with each STT-provider update, though some variation is expected as the technology matures.
Need a pair we don't list yet? More languages and non-English language pairs are on the roadmap — tell us what you need.
An honest look at where on-demand AI interpretation fits — and where a human interpreter is still the right call.
| Houji | Phone interpretation services | In-person / scheduled human interpreter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Instant, 24/7 | Connect in minutes, but queues vary | Must be scheduled in advance |
| Pricing | Flat monthly rate from $49 | Per-minute billing (often $1–3+/min) | Hourly + travel, frequently with minimums |
| Setup | Live in minutes, your own interpreter number | Account + access codes | Booking and coordination per session |
| Languages | 25 languages, paired with English | 100+ languages | Depends on local availability |
| Nuance & cultural context | Consistent on every call | Strong — trained interpreters | Varies by interpreter — expertise, skill, and even the day |
| Gets better over time | Continuously — every improvement reaches every call at once | Gradually, one interpreter at a time | Depends on the individual |
| Courtroom proceedings & sworn testimony | Not suitable | Certified options available | Certified interpreters required |
Houji is built for high-volume, routine interpretation — intake calls, appointment scheduling, status updates, front-desk questions. For courtroom proceedings and sworn testimony, use a certified human interpreter — courts require one. We'd rather tell you that up front.
Interpretation as its own standalone service — no Houji Receptionist plan required.
Need a separate number for one language pair? Add a dedicated interpretation line for $49/month — or $39/month for Houji Receptionist customers. A dedicated line is its own number with no caller menu; add it to any interpretation tier.
All plans include a 7-day free trial and bill at a flat monthly rate. Cancel anytime.
Add interpretation as an add-on — every tier speaks all 25 languages, and Houji Receptionist customers get dedicated lines for $39/month. Manage your pairs, lines, and billing from the same dashboard you already use.