Amberscript states more than 80 languages and offers translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators, while Potok covers about 30 languages and has no translation. Amberscript exports Word, JSON, TXT, CSV and subtitle formats; Potok works as a Telegram bot with TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
Transcribe a recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram
Files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · speaker labels and timestamps · about 30 languages
Key facts
- Amberscript's pricing page gives a higher language count than its API page, so confirm the count for your language.
- Amberscript subtitles come as SRT, VTT or EBU-STL; Potok offers SRT and VTT only.
- Amberscript states speaker labels; Potok can switch them on and numbers speakers as Speaker 1, Speaker 2.
- Amberscript's public pages do not state a largest file or a Telegram bot.
- Translation of transcripts: Amberscript lists Translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators, and Potok lists Not available.
At a glance
| Amberscript | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | More than 80 languages | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Transcripts in Word, JSON, TXT, CSV; subtitles in SRT, VTT, EBU-STL | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | Not stated on its public pages | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Amberscript come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Where it works | Telegram bot @potok_now_bot; large files go through the bot's mini app |
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| Export | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Speakers and time | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
| Languages | About 30 languages with good published results; a few more with warnings |
| Translation | The transcript is not translated into another language |
| Dictation | A separate Potok desktop app lets you dictate text into any program; it recognises Russian speech |
Common mistakes when choosing
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Expecting EBU-STL subtitles from a Telegram bot | Broadcast workflows fail because that format is missing. | Check the subtitle format your editor requires. |
| Treating translated subtitles as automatic translation | They come from professional translators, with a different process. | Read how the vendor produces the translation. |
| Relying on one language count from a vendor | Pages disagree, so your language may not be supported. | Confirm your language directly with the vendor. |
| Assuming a file cap without a statement | Large uploads may fail unexpectedly. | Ask for the cap or test with a big file. |
| Reading a vendor line on this page as permanent | Lists and limits change, so the line can be out of date by the time you read it | Open the vendor page for the current version before you decide |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amberscript translate subtitles?
Yes, it offers translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators. Potok has no translation of text.
Why do Amberscript pages give different language counts?
Its API page says more than 80, and another page gives a higher figure. Potok states about 30 languages.
Which subtitle formats does Amberscript export?
SRT, VTT and EBU-STL. Potok exports SRT and VTT but not EBU-STL.
How do I start with Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram, send the file up to 2 GB, and the transcript comes back in the chat.
Which tool exports CSV or JSON?
Amberscript lists both for transcripts. Potok does not export CSV or JSON.
What does the table say about speaker labels?
For Amberscript it lists Yes, and for Potok it lists Yes, can be switched on. Check the vendor page for the current wording before you decide.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Amberscript, official page, Amberscript · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Try it on your own recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram