Notta states 58 recognition languages, translation into 42 languages and AI summaries, while Potok covers about 30 languages and neither translates nor summarises. Notta lists Up to 5 hours per recording; Potok limits by size instead, with files up to 2 GB. Both label speakers.
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
- Notta measures a recording in time and Potok in size, so a long low-bitrate file can fit one rule and miss the other.
- AI summaries appear on Notta's public pages; Potok returns the transcript and leaves summarising to you.
- Notta exports DOCX, TXT, SRT, PDF and XLSX. Potok has no XLSX but adds MD and VTT.
- Its public pages do not mention a Telegram bot.
At a glance
| Notta | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 58 | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 42 languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | DOCX, TXT, SRT, PDF, XLSX | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | Up to 5 hours per recording | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Notta 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 time limit with a size limit as if they were the same | A two-hour video file may be larger than 2 GB, and a long voice file may be small. | Check both duration and megabytes for your own files. |
| Expecting a summary from a transcript tool | You get the full text and nothing shorter. | Pick a tool with summaries if that is the product you need. |
| Sending a spreadsheet job to a plain text tool | XLSX is not on every export list. | Export TXT or DOCX and paste the lines into a sheet. |
| Expecting a different language back from Potok | The text comes back in the language that was spoken. | Use a tool that states translation when you need another language. |
| Assuming a five-hour limit means five hours of any audio | The stated limit counts duration, and other limits may still apply by plan. | Read the exact limit for your plan before you plan a long upload. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Potok write summaries like Notta?
No. Notta states AI summaries. Potok gives you the full transcript, which you can summarise yourself.
How long can a recording be?
Notta states up to 5 hours per recording. Potok sets the limit by file size, 2 GB, so the length you can send depends on the bitrate.
Which tool translates?
Notta states translation into 42 languages. Potok does not translate transcripts.
Do both label speakers?
Yes. Notta states speaker labels, and Potok can switch them on, using numbers such as Speaker 1.
What can I export from each?
Notta lists DOCX, TXT, SRT, PDF and XLSX. Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
Can I summarise a Potok transcript myself?
Yes. The transcript is plain text in TXT, MD, DOCX or PDF, so you can copy it into any note app or writing tool and shorten it there, without using any feature of the bot.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Notta, official website, Notta · 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