Otter states 6 (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese) recognition languages, so the first question is language: Potok covers about 30. Otter adds AI chat, summaries and meeting integrations, and lists 90 minutes per conversation on Pro. Potok takes files up to 2 GB in Telegram.
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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
- If your language is outside Otter's six, the comparison ends there; if it is English, the comparison is about meetings.
- It states integrations with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zapier, Salesforce and HubSpot, which suits teams who keep notes in those systems.
- AI chat and summaries are on Otter's public pages; Potok returns only the transcript.
- Exports on Otter run MP3, TXT, PDF, DOCX and SRT (Pro); Potok also gives MD and VTT.
At a glance
| Otter | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 6 (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Not stated on its public pages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | MP3, TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRT (Pro) | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | 90 minutes per conversation on Pro | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Otter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing Otter before checking your language | Six languages may leave yours out. | Read the language list first, before any feature. |
| Using a meeting tool for an interview archive | Integrations help live calls, not old files. | Send saved recordings to a file-based tool. |
| Planning a three-hour session under a 90 minute cap | The session is split or cut. | Split the recording or pick a tool with a larger limit. |
| Expecting summaries from Potok | It returns the transcript only. | Summarise the text yourself or use a tool that states summaries. |
| Using English-only habits to judge a tool for another language | A meeting tool can be excellent in one language and absent in another. | Read the language list before you read the integrations list. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does Otter state?
Six: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese. Potok works in about 30 languages with good published results.
Is Potok a meeting recorder?
No. Potok transcribes voice messages, files and links you send. Otter states integrations with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
What is the 90 minute limit?
Otter states 90 minutes per conversation on Pro. Potok limits by size, up to 2 GB, so a long lecture may fit.
Does Otter translate transcripts?
Its public pages do not state it. Potok does not translate transcripts either.
Which tool has summaries?
Otter states AI chat and summaries. Potok gives the full text without summaries.
Which should I choose for a team of English speakers who meet online?
Otter states meeting integrations, AI chat and summaries, so it targets that case. Potok suits people who work from saved recordings and voice messages in Telegram.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Otter.ai, official website, Otter.ai · 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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