First check language count: Plaud lists 112 languages against about 30 for Potok. Plaud sells recorder devices with an app and does not state a largest file, while Potok accepts files up to 2 GB through Telegram. Both label speakers, and Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
Turn a recording into text
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram, attach the recording and wait: the transcript arrives as a message in the same chat.
Write to @potok_now_bot in Telegram
Up to 2 GB per file · speaker labels and timestamps · six export formats · about 30 languages
In short
- Plaud lets you export recordings, transcripts and summaries, but its page does not list formats.
- Plaud does not state transcript translation; Potok has no text translation.
- Plaud's public pages state no Telegram bot; Potok runs as @potok_now_bot.
- Potok shows speakers as Speaker 1, 2 when labels are switched on.
- On export formats, Plaud lists Recordings, transcripts and summaries can be exported; formats not listed on this page, and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
Side by side
| Plaud | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 112 languages | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Not stated on its public pages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Recordings, transcripts and summaries can be exported; formats not listed on this page | 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 Plaud 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 |
| Speakers | You can turn on speaker labels and timestamps |
| Spoken languages | Around 30 languages have good published results; a few more come with warnings |
| Input | Voice messages, audio and video |
| Translation | No translation: the text stays in the language of the recording |
Mistakes to avoid when you compare
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Treating a recorder device as a plain transcription tool | Hardware and an app change what you buy | Decide whether you need the device or only text |
| Picking Potok for a language outside its 30 | The transcript may be weak or missing | Compare your language with Plaud's 112 first |
| Assuming Plaud export formats suit your editor | The page does not list which formats exist | Confirm formats before committing to a workflow |
| Expecting translated transcript text from Potok in another language | The text stays in the spoken language | Run 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 |
Where to look next
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Common questions
How many languages does Plaud recognize?
Plaud lists 112 languages, while Potok covers about 30 languages with good published results.
Does Plaud state a largest file?
Not on its public pages. Potok takes one file up to 2 GB.
Does Plaud label speakers?
Yes, and Potok does too, labeling them Speaker 1, 2 when you switch the option on.
What can I export from Plaud?
Recordings, transcripts and summaries can be exported, though the page does not list the formats.
How do I start with Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram, send an audio file, and pick an export format afterwards.
What does the table say about recognition languages?
For Plaud it lists 112 languages, and for Potok it lists About 30. 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.
- Plaud, official page, Plaud · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Run your own recording through it
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram, attach the recording and wait: the transcript arrives as a message in the same chat.
Go to @potok_now_bot in Telegram