Maestra states 125+ recognition languages, translation into 125+ languages and Live transcription in the browser, while Potok transcribes recordings in about 30 languages and does not translate. Potok works in Telegram and takes files up to 2 GB. It works on files, voice messages and links rather than on live audio.
Transcribe a recording
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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
- Live transcription is the clearest difference: Maestra states it, and Potok works on recordings you send after the fact.
- Maestra states integrations with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS, vMix, Slack, Zapier and Dropbox; Potok lists none and promises no API.
- Its interface comes in 16 languages; interface and recognition languages are separate lists.
- Its exports are TXT, DOCX, PDF, JSON, SRT and VTT; Potok offers MD instead of JSON.
At a glance
| Maestra | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 125+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 125+ languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | TXT, DOCX, PDF, JSON, SRT, VTT | 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 Maestra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Testing a live feature with a finished recording | You judge a feature built for a different moment. | Test live mode in a live setting and file mode with a file. |
| Mixing interface and recognition languages | A 16-language interface says nothing about recognised speech. | Read each list separately. |
| Picking for integrations you will not use | A long integrations list adds setup, not value. | List the tools you really use and check only those. |
| Expecting JSON from every tool | JSON is not on every export list, and Potok does not export it. | Check the export list for the format your next step needs. |
| Assuming a tool for live captions also gives the best file workflow | Live features and file features are separate parts of a product. | Test the exact path you will use: a live event or a saved file. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Potok transcribe live?
No. Potok works on a voice message, a file or a link you send. Maestra states live transcription in the browser.
How many languages does Maestra state?
It states 125+ recognition languages and 125+ translation languages. Potok works in about 30 languages and does not translate.
What are OBS and vMix doing on the list?
They are listed among Maestra integrations next to Zoom, Teams, Slack, Zapier and Dropbox. Potok lists no such integrations.
What is the 16 languages figure?
It is the number of languages in which the Maestra interface is available, not the number of recognised languages.
Which tool takes bigger files?
Potok takes files up to 2 GB. Maestra does not state a largest file on its public pages.
Which one suits a recorded lecture?
Both can take a saved recording. Potok returns the transcript in the chat for a file up to 2 GB; Maestra adds live mode, translation and many integrations if you need them.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Maestra, official website, Maestra · 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.
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