Potok and Krisp differ first on limits: Krisp lists 17 languages and 1 GB per uploaded file on the trial, while Potok covers about 30 languages and accepts files up to 2 GB in Telegram. Both offer speaker labels, and Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
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Export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · files up to 2 GB · about 30 languages · speakers and timestamps on request
In short
- Krisp labels speakers; Potok also labels them, as Speaker 1, 2, once switched on.
- Krisp lets you copy, download or export transcripts, but its public pages do not name the formats.
- Krisp does not state transcript translation on its public pages; Potok has no text translation.
- Krisp's public pages state no Telegram bot; Potok works through @potok_now_bot.
- On export formats, Krisp lists Copied, downloaded or exported; formats not named, and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
At a glance
| Krisp | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 17 languages | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Not stated on its public pages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Copied, downloaded or exported; formats not named | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | 1 GB per uploaded file on the trial | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Krisp come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Size limit | Files up to 2 GB |
| Speakers and time | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
| Where it works | The Telegram bot @potok_now_bot, plus its mini app for big uploads |
| Translation | No translation: the text stays in the language of the recording |
| Summary | A summary button under the transcript gives a short digest |
What people get wrong here
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ignoring the Krisp upload cap before choosing | A large file fails to upload on the trial | Compare the 1 GB cap with your biggest file |
| Picking Krisp for a language outside its 17 | The transcript quality may be poor or missing | Check your language against both lists first |
| Assuming Krisp export formats match subtitle needs | You may lack SRT or VTT files | Pick Potok when subtitle files are required |
| Expecting translated transcript text from Potok in another language | The output stays in the spoken language | Use a separate translator on the exported text |
| 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 |
Keep going
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Frequently asked questions
What is the file limit in Krisp?
Krisp lists 1 GB per uploaded file on the trial. Potok accepts a single file up to 2 GB.
How many languages does Krisp recognize?
Krisp lists 17 languages, while Potok covers about 30 languages with good published results.
Which export formats does Potok offer?
Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, so subtitles and plain text are both covered.
Does Krisp have a Telegram bot?
Krisp's public pages do not state one. Potok runs in Telegram as @potok_now_bot.
Does Potok translate transcripts?
No, Potok does not translate text; it transcribes speech in about 30 languages.
What does the table say about translation of transcripts?
For Krisp it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Not available. Treat the entry as a starting point and confirm it on the vendor page for your plan. 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.
- Krisp, official page, Krisp · checked
- Krisp, official page (krisp.ai), Krisp · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
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