Happy Scribe states 150+ recognition languages and translation into 80+ languages, while Potok covers about 30 languages and does not translate. Happy Scribe also lists 15+ formats, by plan, and integrations with Zoom, Google Drive, Dropbox and an API. Potok is a Telegram bot with files up to 2 GB.
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
- Happy Scribe is built around connections: it states integrations with Zoom, Google Drive and Dropbox, and an API for other software.
- Its export list says TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF, VTT and more, with the number of formats depending on the plan; Potok offers six fixed formats.
- With Potok there is nothing to connect: you open @potok_now_bot and send the file where you already chat.
- Its public pages do not state a largest file or a Telegram bot.
At a glance
| Happy Scribe | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 150+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 80+ languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF, VTT and more (15+ formats, by plan) | 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 Happy Scribe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counting formats by the highest plan | The format you need may be missing from your plan. | Open the export list for the plan you will really use. |
| Looking in the wrong place for another language | Potok returns the text in the spoken language only. | If you need another language, choose a tool that states translation. |
| Building a workflow on an integration you have not tested | Connections often break on account settings, not on features. | Run one real file through the full chain before a project depends on it. |
| Skipping your language because the total is large | A list of 150+ says nothing about results in your accent and recording quality. | Test one clip of your own audio. |
| Treating a long list of integrations as proof that your own setup will connect | Each link needs an account, a permission and often a plan. | Pick the one integration you need and ask the vendor whether your setup supports it. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Happy Scribe translate transcripts?
It states translation into 80+ languages. Potok does not translate transcripts, so the text stays in the language of the recording.
Which tool covers more recognition languages?
Happy Scribe states 150+. Potok works in about 30 with good published results, so a rare language is a reason to look at Happy Scribe.
What does the 15+ formats claim mean?
Its pages say TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF, VTT and more, with 15+ formats by plan. Check which ones your plan includes before you rely on them.
Can I connect Potok to Zoom or Dropbox?
The bot works inside Telegram: you send a file or a link and receive text. It does not list integrations or an API.
How large a file can I send?
Potok takes files up to 2 GB. Happy Scribe does not state a largest file on its public pages.
Who is the bot better for?
It suits someone who gets voice messages and files in Telegram and wants the text back in the same chat without opening another app. Happy Scribe fits teams who want integrations and many formats.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Happy Scribe, official website, Happy Scribe · 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