Riverside covers over 100 languages and dialects, while Potok covers about 30, with TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT export instead of Riverside's SRT and TXT. Both label speakers; Potok uses Speaker 1, 2 and runs through a Telegram bot, with files up to 2 GB.
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Drop an audio or video file, or a voice message, into the chat with @potok_now_bot; the recognized text is sent back there.
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Export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · files up to 2 GB · about 30 languages · speakers and timestamps on request
Key facts
- Riverside bases speaker labels on separate audio tracks.
- Translation of transcripts: Riverside lists Not stated on its public pages, and Potok lists Not available.
- Riverside does not state a file limit on its public pages.
- Potok has no text translation, and Riverside does not state any.
- On speaker labels, Riverside lists Yes, based on separate audio tracks, and Potok lists Yes, can be switched on.
At a glance
| Riverside | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | Over 100 languages and dialects | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Not stated on its public pages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes, based on separate audio tracks | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | SRT and TXT | 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 Riverside come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| What you can send | Voice messages, audio files and video files |
| Translating | No translation: the text stays in the language of the recording |
| Digest | Press the summary button under a finished transcript for a short digest |
| Access | Telegram bot @potok_now_bot; large files go through the bot's mini app |
Where choices go wrong
| Slip | Result | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing Potok for a rare language | Only about 30 languages are covered | Check Riverside's list of over 100 languages first |
| Expecting DOCX or PDF export from Riverside | Only SRT and TXT are named on its pages | Pick Potok when you need document formats |
| Assuming both tools label speakers the same way | Riverside uses tracks, Potok uses Speaker 1, 2 | Compare label style against your recording setup |
| Assuming Riverside has a Telegram bot | None is stated, so chat workflows are unavailable | Use @potok_now_bot when you work from Telegram |
| Deciding from one line of the table alone | A strong line can hide a weak one that matters for your recording | Go through every row and mark the ones that are deal breakers for you |
More
Languages are listed on the languages page; converters and calculators are in tools; terms are explained in the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
How many languages does Riverside support?
Riverside lists over 100 languages and dialects, while Potok covers about 30 languages.
How does Riverside tell speakers apart?
It labels speakers based on separate audio tracks. Potok labels speakers as Speaker 1, 2 when switched on.
Which formats can I export from Riverside?
Riverside exports SRT and TXT. Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
Where do I send audio for Potok?
Send it to @potok_now_bot in Telegram; files larger than the chat allows go through the Upload button.
What is the largest file Potok takes?
One file up to 2 GB. Riverside does not state a limit on its public pages.
What does the table say about largest file?
For Riverside it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Up to 2 GB. 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
The dates show when each source was opened. Pages are edited over time; read the original before you rely on a detail.
- Riverside, official page, Riverside · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
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