Rev lists 37+ recognition languages and no Telegram bot on its public pages, while Potok is reached directly as a Telegram bot with about 30 languages. Rev offers subtitle translation, 17 languages human-translated, and Potok offers no translation. Both list speaker labels and export SRT and VTT.
Turn a recording into text
Drop an audio or video file, or a voice message, into the chat with @potok_now_bot; the recognized text is sent back there.
Go to @potok_now_bot in Telegram
Files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · speaker labels and timestamps · about 30 languages
Key facts
- Potok is reached as the bot @potok_now_bot inside Telegram, so recordings go straight from a chat.
- Larger files go through the Upload button of the bot's mini-app, with one file up to 2 GB.
- Largest file: Rev lists Not stated on its public pages, and Potok lists Up to 2 GB.
- Rev exports DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT and VTT, and Potok adds MD.
The two compared
| Rev | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 37+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Subtitle translation (17 languages human-translated) | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | DOCX, PDF, TXT, 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 Rev come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Typing by voice | A separate Potok desktop app lets you dictate text into any program; it recognises Russian speech |
| Where to use it | The Telegram bot @potok_now_bot, plus its mini app for big uploads |
| File size | 2 GB per file |
| Summary | The result message has a summary button for a digest of the text |
| Other languages | The text keeps the language of the audio and is not translated |
Mistakes to avoid when you compare
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming Rev can be used from inside Telegram | You look for a bot that Rev does not list | Use Potok if the chat is where recordings arrive |
| Overlooking that Potok is built around a Telegram chat | Teammates outside Telegram may find the workflow indirect | Decide first where recordings arrive and where results are shared |
| Expecting Potok to translate subtitles like Rev | Subtitles stay in the source language after transcription | Use Rev when subtitle translation is a requirement |
| Comparing 37+ against about 30 without checking your language | A bigger number may not include your own language | Check both language lists against your actual recordings |
| 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 |
Keep going
Languages are listed on the languages page; converters and calculators are in tools; terms are explained in the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rev have a Telegram bot?
Rev's public pages mention no bot, whereas Potok is itself a Telegram bot, @potok_now_bot.
How many languages does each recognize?
Rev lists 37+ recognition languages, while Potok lists about 30 with good published results.
What file size can I send to Potok?
One file up to 2 GB; anything larger goes through the Upload button in the mini-app.
Does Rev translate?
Rev lists subtitle translation, with 17 languages human-translated, while Potok offers no translation.
Do both give speaker labels?
Yes, Rev lists them, and Potok shows Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 once the option is switched on.
What does the table say about speaker labels?
For Rev it lists Yes, and for Potok it lists Yes, can be switched on. Test one real file in both tools if this line decides your choice.
Sources
The dates show when each source was opened. Pages are edited over time; read the original before you rely on a detail.
- Rev, official website, Rev · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Check it on a file of your own
Drop an audio or video file, or a voice message, into the chat with @potok_now_bot; the recognized text is sent back there.
Write to @potok_now_bot in Telegram