Amberscript lists more than 80 languages, while Potok covers about 30, so language count favors Amberscript. Amberscript adds translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators; Potok has no text translation. Potok works in Telegram, takes files up to 2 GB and labels speakers as Speaker 1, 2.
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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, which says more than 80.
- Amberscript exports transcripts in Word, JSON, TXT and CSV, and subtitles in SRT, VTT and EBU-STL.
- Amberscript does not state a file limit or a Telegram bot on its public pages.
- Potok adds MD, PDF and VTT export beside TXT, DOCX and SRT.
- On export formats, Amberscript lists Transcripts in Word, JSON, TXT, CSV; subtitles in SRT, VTT, EBU-STL, and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
Key differences
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Short digest | The result message has a summary button for a digest of the text |
| Export | Six formats: TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT |
| Size limit | Up to 2 GB |
| Recognition | About 30 languages with good published results; a few more with warnings |
| Speakers and time | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
Mistakes to avoid when you compare
| Slip | Result | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Needing EBU-STL subtitles from Potok | It exports SRT and VTT but not EBU-STL | Pick Amberscript for broadcast subtitle formats |
| Expecting translated subtitles from Potok | The text stays in the spoken language | Use Amberscript translators for subtitle translation |
| Treating one language count as confirmed | Its pages give different figures | Verify your language on the vendor page |
| Assuming Amberscript has a Telegram bot | None is stated on its public pages | Use @potok_now_bot when you work from Telegram |
| 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 |
Next steps
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Questions and answers
How many languages does Amberscript support?
Its API page says more than 80 languages, and another page gives a higher figure. Potok covers about 30.
Does Amberscript translate?
It offers translated subtitles in 18+ languages by professional translators. Potok does not translate text.
Which formats does Amberscript export?
Word, JSON, TXT and CSV transcripts, plus SRT, VTT and EBU-STL subtitles.
Does Amberscript label speakers?
Yes, and Potok labels them as Speaker 1, 2 when the option is on.
How do I send audio to Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send a file of up to 2 GB.
What does the table say about largest file?
For Amberscript it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Up to 2 GB. Both entries come from public pages, so check the vendor page before you decide. The wording above follows the vendor page as it was read for this comparison.
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
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