GoTranscript is human-made transcription in 140+ languages and dialects, while Potok is a Telegram bot covering about 30 languages. GoTranscript exports TXT, JSON, CSV, VTT, SRT and DOCX and offers translation through professional translators; Potok has no translation and no JSON or CSV.
Transcribe a recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
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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
- GoTranscript's transcription is made by people, not by software; Potok produces the text with a speech recognition model.
- GoTranscript's translation is done by professional translators, with the language count not stated.
- GoTranscript's public pages do not state a largest file; Potok accepts one file up to 2 GB.
- Both mark who is speaking: GoTranscript states speaker labels, and Potok numbers speakers as Speaker 1, Speaker 2.
- Translation of transcripts: GoTranscript lists Offered by professional translators; language count not stated, and Potok lists Not available.
At a glance
| GoTranscript | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 140+ languages and dialects (human-made transcription) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Offered by professional translators; language count not stated | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | TXT, JSON, CSV, VTT, SRT, DOCX | 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 GoTranscript 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing a human service with a bot as equals | You judge turnaround and cost on the wrong basis. | Decide first whether you need people or software. |
| Expecting GoTranscript's translation from the bot | The bot returns text in the spoken language only. | Order translation separately when you need it. |
| Assuming JSON or CSV exists in every tool | A data pipeline breaks when those formats are missing. | Check the export list before building a workflow. |
| Assuming a file limit that is not stated | A big recording may hit an unexpected cap. | Ask the vendor for the cap before uploading. |
| 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
Is GoTranscript an automatic tool?
No, its transcription is human-made. Potok is a Telegram bot that returns text produced by software.
How many languages does GoTranscript cover?
It states 140+ languages and dialects for human-made transcription. Potok covers about 30 languages with good published results.
Does GoTranscript translate?
Yes, through professional translators, though the language count is not stated. Potok has no translation of text.
How can I try Potok quickly?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram, send the file, and the transcript arrives in the chat as text or a document.
Which formats overlap between the two?
Both export TXT, DOCX, SRT and VTT. GoTranscript also lists JSON and CSV, and Potok adds MD and PDF.
What does the table say about speaker labels?
For GoTranscript 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.
- GoTranscript, official page, GoTranscript · checked
- GoTranscript, official page (gotranscript.com), GoTranscript · 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