| Ecosystem | 0 | 1 |
| Match Graph | 0 | 0 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Capabilities | 11 decomposed | 12 decomposed |
| Times Matched | 0 | 0 |
Translates live audio streams between two meeting participants in real-time by capturing audio input, performing speech-to-text transcription, applying neural machine translation, and synthesizing translated audio back to the other participant. The system maintains speaker turn context and displays both original and translated text in a chat-like interface within the meeting UI. Latency is claimed as 'real-time' but no specific SLA is published; the architecture appears to be server-side processing (audio sent to YOUS servers) rather than on-device translation.
Unique: Integrates speech recognition, neural machine translation, and speech synthesis into a single meeting interface without requiring separate tool switching or manual copy-paste workflows. The 'real-time' positioning differentiates from asynchronous translation tools, though actual latency characteristics are undocumented.
vs alternatives: Faster than Google Meet + Google Translate workflow (eliminates manual translation step) and simpler than hiring human interpreters, but lacks the contextual awareness and domain-specific accuracy of professional translation services or enterprise solutions like Intercom's translation features.
Enables real-time translation of phone calls by integrating with PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) gateways to intercept incoming/outgoing calls, perform speech-to-text on both participants, apply neural machine translation, and synthesize translated speech back to each party. The system appears to route calls through YOUS infrastructure, implying server-side processing and potential latency from the translation pipeline. No documentation on how call recording, consent management, or regulatory compliance (TCPA, GDPR) is handled.
Unique: Operates at the PSTN gateway level, intercepting calls before they reach the participant's phone — this enables translation without requiring the other party to install an app or use a special service. However, this architecture introduces additional latency and regulatory complexity compared to app-based translation.
vs alternatives: More accessible than app-based solutions (works with any phone) but slower and more expensive than in-app meeting translation due to PSTN gateway overhead. Less flexible than hiring a human interpreter but significantly cheaper.
YOUS is positioned as requiring 'minimal integration friction' compared to enterprise solutions that demand API engineering overhead. Users can sign up, create meetings, and start translating without writing code, managing API keys, or integrating with existing tools. The system is self-contained (meetings, calls, messages all within YOUS) rather than requiring integration with external communication platforms. However, this also means YOUS cannot be integrated into existing workflows (e.g., Slack, Teams, Intercom) without manual context-switching.
Unique: Eliminates API complexity and engineering overhead by providing a fully self-contained solution. Users can start translating immediately without writing code or managing integrations, making YOUS accessible to non-technical teams.
vs alternatives: Simpler to adopt than API-based solutions (Google Translate API, Azure Translator) but less flexible for integration into existing workflows. Better for standalone use cases but worse for teams wanting to embed translation into existing communication platforms.
Translates text messages between users in real-time within YOUS's native messenger interface. When a user sends a message in their native language, the system applies neural machine translation and delivers the translated message to the recipient. The reverse direction is also translated, creating a bidirectional translation experience. No documentation on whether translation happens client-side or server-side, or how conversation history is maintained for context.
Unique: Integrates translation directly into the messaging interface rather than requiring manual copy-paste to external tools. The bidirectional approach ensures both parties see messages in their native language without explicit translation requests.
vs alternatives: More seamless than Google Translate + SMS workflow but limited to YOUS ecosystem (no SMS/WhatsApp integration). Simpler than hiring human translators for ongoing messaging but lacks the nuance and context awareness of professional translation.
Captures audio from meeting or call participants and converts it to text transcription in real-time or near-real-time. The system appears to use automatic language detection to identify the speaker's language without explicit configuration. Transcriptions are displayed in a chat-like format within the meeting/call interface, showing both speaker turns and timestamps. No documentation on the underlying ASR model (Whisper, proprietary, etc.), accuracy metrics, or language detection confidence.
Unique: Automatic language detection eliminates the need for users to manually specify the speaker's language — the system infers it from the audio. Integration into the meeting interface provides transcription alongside translation, creating a unified multilingual communication record.
vs alternatives: More integrated than using Otter.ai or Rev.com separately (no context-switching) but likely less accurate than specialized transcription services due to real-time processing constraints. Simpler than manual note-taking but requires continuous internet connectivity.
Performs neural machine translation between any pair of 17 supported languages (Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese). The translation engine is described as 'AI-based' but no specific model, training data, or fine-tuning approach is documented. Translation is applied to audio (via speech synthesis), text messages, and meeting transcriptions. No information on whether the same model is used for all language pairs or if language-specific models are employed.
Unique: Provides unified translation across all communication channels (meetings, calls, messages) using the same underlying translation engine, ensuring consistency. The 17-language coverage balances breadth (covers major global markets) with depth (not attempting to support every language).
vs alternatives: Broader language coverage than some specialized translation APIs (e.g., some only support 5-10 languages) but narrower than Google Translate (100+ languages). Integrated into communication platform (no context-switching) but less specialized than domain-specific translation services.
Provides free access to YOUS features via a trial minutes system that does not require credit card information to activate. Users can sign up, receive an allocation of trial minutes (quantity undocumented), and use them across meetings, calls, or messages. Once trial minutes are exhausted, users must upgrade to a paid plan. The freemium model removes friction for initial evaluation but creates a paywall for sustained use. Pricing tiers and per-minute costs are not publicly documented on the website.
Unique: Removes the credit card barrier to entry, allowing users to evaluate YOUS without financial commitment. Trial minutes are allocated upfront rather than requiring users to set up a payment method first, reducing friction for initial adoption.
vs alternatives: Lower friction than competitors requiring credit card upfront (e.g., many SaaS products) but less transparent than competitors with published pricing (e.g., Google Translate API). More generous than time-limited free trials (e.g., 14-day trials) but less clear about long-term cost.
Provides both web-based and mobile (iOS/Android) interfaces for accessing YOUS features. Users can create meetings, generate shareable meeting links, and invite other participants without requiring them to have YOUS accounts (for meetings) or to install the app. The web interface appears to be browser-based (no installation required), while mobile apps are native or hybrid. Meeting links enable one-click access to translation features, reducing onboarding friction for participants.
Unique: Meeting link sharing enables participants to join without YOUS accounts or app installation, reducing onboarding friction compared to solutions requiring account creation. Cross-platform availability (web + iOS + Android) provides flexibility for different user preferences and devices.
vs alternatives: More accessible than app-only solutions (e.g., Zoom requires app installation) but less integrated than browser extensions (e.g., Google Translate extension). Simpler than managing multiple communication tools but less feature-rich than dedicated translation APIs.
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Sends text messages, media files, and formatted content to Telegram chats and channels through the Telegram Bot API. Implements message routing logic that resolves chat identifiers (numeric IDs, usernames, or channel handles) to API endpoints, handles message formatting (Markdown/HTML), and manages delivery confirmation through API response parsing. Supports batch message operations and message editing after delivery.
Unique: Wraps Telegram Bot API message endpoints as MCP tools, enabling LLM agents to send messages through a standardized tool-calling interface rather than direct API calls. Abstracts chat identifier resolution and message formatting into a single composable capability.
vs alternatives: Simpler integration than raw Telegram Bot API for MCP-based agents because it handles authentication and endpoint routing transparently, while maintaining full API feature support.
Retrieves message history from Telegram chats and channels by querying the Telegram Bot API for recent messages, with filtering by date range, sender, or message type. Implements pagination logic to handle large message sets and parses API responses into structured message objects containing sender info, timestamps, content, and media metadata. Supports reading from both private chats and public channels.
Unique: Exposes Telegram message retrieval as MCP tools with built-in pagination and filtering, allowing LLM agents to fetch and reason over chat history without managing API pagination or response parsing themselves. Structures raw API responses into agent-friendly formats.
vs alternatives: More accessible than direct Telegram Bot API calls for agents because it abstracts pagination and response normalization; simpler than building a custom Telegram client library for basic history needs.
Telegram MCP Server scores higher at 60/100 vs YOUS at 41/100.
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Integrates with Telegram's webhook system to receive real-time updates (messages, callbacks, edits) via HTTP POST requests. The MCP server can be configured to work with webhook-based bots (alternative to polling), receiving updates from Telegram's servers and routing them to connected LLM clients. Supports update filtering and acknowledgment.
Unique: Bridges Telegram's webhook system into MCP, enabling event-driven bot architectures. Handles webhook registration and update routing without requiring polling loops.
vs alternatives: Lower latency than polling because updates arrive immediately; more scalable than getUpdates polling because it eliminates constant API calls and reduces rate-limit pressure.
Translates Telegram Bot API errors and responses into structured MCP-compatible formats. The MCP server catches API failures (rate limits, invalid parameters, permission errors) and maps them to descriptive error objects that LLMs can reason about. Implements retry logic for transient failures and provides actionable error messages.
Unique: Implements error mapping layer that translates raw Telegram API errors into LLM-friendly error objects. Provides structured error information that LLMs can use for decision-making and recovery.
vs alternatives: More actionable than raw API errors because it provides context and recovery suggestions; more reliable than ignoring errors because it enables LLM agents to handle failures intelligently.
Registers custom bot commands (e.g., /start, /help, /custom) and routes incoming Telegram messages containing those commands to handler functions. Implements command parsing logic that extracts command names and arguments from message text, matches them against registered handlers, and invokes the appropriate handler with parsed parameters. Supports command help text generation and command discovery via /help.
Unique: Provides MCP-compatible command registration and dispatch, allowing agents to define Telegram bot commands as MCP tools rather than managing raw message parsing. Decouples command definition from message handling logic.
vs alternatives: Cleaner than raw message event handling because it abstracts command parsing and routing; more flexible than hardcoded command lists because handlers can be registered dynamically at runtime.
Fetches metadata about Telegram chats and channels including member counts, titles, descriptions, pinned messages, and permissions. Queries the Telegram Bot API for chat information and parses responses into structured objects. Supports both private chats and public channels, with different metadata availability depending on bot permissions and chat type.
Unique: Exposes Telegram chat metadata as queryable MCP tools, allowing agents to inspect chat state and permissions without direct API calls. Structures metadata into agent-friendly formats with permission flags.
vs alternatives: More convenient than raw API calls for agents because it abstracts permission checking and response normalization; enables agents to make permission-aware decisions before attempting actions.
Retrieves information about Telegram users and chat members including usernames, first/last names, profile pictures, and member status (admin, restricted, etc.). Queries the Telegram Bot API for user objects and member information, with support for looking up users by ID or username. Returns structured user profiles with permission and status flags.
Unique: Provides user and member lookup as MCP tools with structured output, enabling agents to make permission-aware and user-aware decisions. Abstracts API response parsing and permission flag interpretation.
vs alternatives: Simpler than raw API calls for agents because it returns normalized user objects with permission flags; enables agents to check user status without managing API response structure.
Edits or deletes previously sent messages in Telegram chats by message ID. Implements message lifecycle management through Telegram Bot API endpoints, supporting text content updates, media replacement, and inline keyboard modifications. Handles permission checks and error cases (e.g., message too old to edit, insufficient permissions).
Unique: Exposes message editing and deletion as MCP tools with built-in permission and time-window validation, allowing agents to manage message state without directly handling API constraints. Abstracts 48-hour edit window checks.
vs alternatives: More agent-friendly than raw API calls because it validates edit eligibility before attempting operations; enables agents to implement message lifecycle patterns without manual constraint checking.
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