Notta and Potok differ most in exports: Notta lists DOCX, TXT, SRT, PDF and XLSX, while Potok adds MD and VTT, and Notta supports 58 recognition languages against about 30. Both produce SRT for subtitles. Potok runs inside Telegram, so a recording goes to the bot and finished files come back.
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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
Facts that matter here
- Speaker labels: Notta lists Yes, and Potok lists Yes, can be switched on.
- Both tools list SRT, so subtitle files are possible on either side, but only Potok lists VTT.
- Notta handles recordings up to 5 hours, while Potok accepts one file up to 2 GB.
- Notta lists translation of transcripts into 42 languages; Potok offers no translation of transcript text.
Key differences
| 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.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Access | The Telegram bot @potok_now_bot, plus its mini app for big uploads |
| Spoken languages | Around 30 languages have good published results; a few more come with warnings |
| Accepted | Audio, video and voice messages |
| Export | TXT, MD, DOCX and PDF for text; SRT and VTT for subtitles |
| Translation | The text keeps the language of the audio and is not translated |
Common mistakes when choosing
| What goes wrong | Effect | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming both tools export identical file formats | Spreadsheet or Markdown output turns out missing after you commit | Compare Notta's XLSX against the MD and VTT of Potok |
| Choosing by subtitle support alone, since both list SRT | Subtitle needs are met either way, so it decides nothing | Check separately whether you need VTT, which only Potok lists |
| Counting languages without checking your actual recording language | Notta's 58 will not matter if your language is shared | List your languages, then check each tool against them |
| Expecting Potok to translate transcripts as Notta does | You find out no translation exists after processing | Use Notta's 42-language translation when translated text is required |
| 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 |
Next steps
Languages are listed on the languages page; converters and calculators are in tools; terms are explained in the glossary.
Common questions
Which export formats does Notta list?
Notta lists DOCX, TXT, SRT, PDF and XLSX, so spreadsheet output is covered there.
Which formats does Potok export?
Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, which makes six formats in total.
Can I get subtitle files from both tools?
Yes, both list SRT, and Potok additionally lists VTT, while Notta lists neither VTT nor MD.
How do I send a very long file to Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send it; one file can reach 2 GB, and larger ones go through Upload.
How many languages does each tool recognize?
Notta lists 58 recognition languages, while Potok covers about 30 with good published results.
What does the table say about speaker labels?
For Notta it lists Yes, and for Potok it lists Yes, can be switched on. Vendor pages change, so read the current version before you rely on this line.
Sources
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- Notta, official website, Notta · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
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Your recording goes to @potok_now_bot as a file or a voice message, and the transcript returns to you in Telegram.
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