Talk to anyone,
in any language.

Most apps translate text or caption calls — Zado does both, in one place. Chat with someone who speaks another language and read every reply in yours; jump on a call and see live, translated captions. 100+ languages, free.

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One app for every cross-language conversation

Language shouldn't decide who you can talk to. Zado brings real-time message translation and live, translated call captions together — so text or call, you always understand and are understood.

Chat across languages

Messages are translated into your language automatically, in 100+ languages.

Call across languages

Live captions on video and voice calls, translated as people speak.

Add people by @username

Connect without sharing your phone number.

Private by design

Messages aren't kept on our servers — they're removed shortly after delivery.

Who it's for

Couples and families who speak different languages. Friends made abroad. Anyone building a life across borders. Zado is made for the conversations that matter — without the language barrier.

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Two people connecting across languages with Zado

Text and calls, both translated

It's the combination that's rare: real-time chat translation and live, translated call captions in the same messenger — plus privacy and @username connections.

What you wantZado
Translate text messagesYes — 100+ languages
Translate calls (live captions)Yes — video and voice
Both in one appYes
Connect without a phone numberYes — @username
Messages stored foreverNo — removed after delivery
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web

Translations and captions are automated and may not be perfect; both can be turned off in settings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I chat with someone who speaks a different language?

Yes. Zado translates incoming messages into your language automatically, so you can chat naturally with someone who writes in another language.

Does Zado translate both messages and calls?

Yes. Messages are translated in real time, and calls get live captions that can be translated into your language as people speak.

How many languages are supported?

Zado works across 100+ languages for both chat translation and call captions.

Do I need someone's phone number?

No. You can connect with people by @username, without sharing your phone number.

Is Zado free, and which devices?

Zado is free and available on iOS, Android and the web.

Conversations without borders.

Download Zado and talk to anyone, anywhere — in your language.

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