GoTranscript offers human-made transcription in 140+ languages and dialects, while Potok covers about 30 languages. GoTranscript also has professional translators; Potok has no text translation. Potok works in a Telegram bot with files up to 2 GB, Speaker 1, 2 labels and TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT export.
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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
In short
- GoTranscript is human-made transcription, not an automatic tool.
- GoTranscript exports TXT, JSON, CSV, VTT, SRT and DOCX.
- GoTranscript's translation language count is not stated on its public pages.
- GoTranscript states no Telegram bot and no file limit on its public pages.
- On translation of transcripts, GoTranscript lists Offered by professional translators; language count not stated, and Potok lists Not available.
Side by side
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Summary | A summary button under the transcript gives a short digest |
| What you can send | Voice messages, audio and video |
| Translating | The text keeps the language of the audio and is not translated |
| Where it works | Telegram bot @potok_now_bot; large files go through the bot's mini app |
| Spoken languages | About 30 languages with good published results and a few more with warnings |
Where choices go wrong
| What goes wrong | Effect | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing human and automatic transcription as the same thing | The workflow and handling differ between the two | Decide whether you want people or software first |
| Choosing Potok for a rare dialect | Only about 30 languages are covered | Check GoTranscript's 140+ list for your dialect |
| Expecting translated transcript text from Potok in another language | The text stays in the spoken language | Use GoTranscript translators or another translator |
| Assuming GoTranscript has a chat bot | None is stated on its public pages | Use @potok_now_bot when you work from Telegram |
| Skipping a test with one real file of your own | Published lists say little about how your voices and noise are handled | Run the same five-minute clip through both tools and compare the text |
More
Languages are listed on the languages page; converters and calculators are in tools; terms are explained in the glossary.
Common questions
Is GoTranscript an automatic tool?
Its transcription is human-made. Potok is an automatic service that runs in Telegram.
How many languages does GoTranscript cover?
GoTranscript lists 140+ languages and dialects for human-made transcription; Potok covers about 30.
Does GoTranscript translate?
Professional translators offer it, though the language count is not stated. Potok has no text translation.
Which formats does GoTranscript export?
TXT, JSON, CSV, VTT, SRT and DOCX. Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
How do I try Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send an audio file of up to 2 GB.
What does the table say about export formats?
For GoTranscript it lists TXT, JSON, CSV, VTT, SRT, DOCX, and for Potok it lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT. 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
Every source below was checked by hand on the date given. Sites change, so open the source if the exact wording matters.
- GoTranscript, official page, GoTranscript · checked
- GoTranscript, official page (gotranscript.com), GoTranscript · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Check it on a file of your own
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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