Sonix or Potok? The main difference is breadth: Sonix lists 54+ recognition languages with translation into 54+, plus an API, while Potok covers about 30 languages, no translation, and a Telegram bot for sending files. Potok takes one file up to 2 GB; Sonix pages cite 4 GB.
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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
- Sonix translates transcripts into 54+ languages, which Potok does not do.
- Sonix pages state up to 4 GB per file, while its help center says 16 GB; Potok accepts 2 GB.
- Sonix offers several formats including TXT, Word, PDF, SRT and VTT, plus an API.
- Sonix does not state a Telegram bot on its public pages, while Potok has one.
Key differences
| Sonix | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 54+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 54+ languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Several formats (incl. TXT, Word, PDF, SRT, VTT) and an API | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | Up to 4 GB per format pages (help center says 16 GB) | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Sonix come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| Export | Six formats: TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT |
| Languages | About 30 languages with good published results; a few more with warnings |
| Translating | The transcript is not translated into another language |
| Digest | The result message has a summary button for a digest of the text |
Common mistakes when choosing
| What goes wrong | Effect | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Trusting a single Sonix file limit when its pages disagree | A big file fails to upload | Confirm the limit with Sonix before you rely on it |
| Needing an API integration but picking Potok | You build a manual workflow around it | Choose Sonix when an API is part of the plan |
| Expecting Potok to translate transcripts like Sonix | You get only the original language text | Use Sonix for 54+ translation languages |
| Overlooking that Potok is built around Telegram | The workflow feels awkward outside that app | Pick it only if chat-based sending suits you |
| 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 |
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 Sonix recognize?
Sonix lists 54+ languages, compared with about 30 for Potok, so it suits a wider range of speech.
What is the largest file Sonix accepts?
Sonix format pages state up to 4 GB while its help center says 16 GB, so confirm before uploading.
Is there a Telegram bot for transcription?
Yes, you can send audio to @potok_now_bot in Telegram and receive the transcript back in the same chat.
Which export formats does Potok offer?
Potok exports transcripts to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, which covers documents and subtitles alike.
Does Potok label speakers?
Yes, speakers appear as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and so on, not by name, so you rename them in the finished text.
What does the table say about telegram bot?
For Sonix it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Yes, @potok_now_bot. Treat the entry as a starting point and confirm it on the vendor page for your plan.
Sources
The dates show when each source was opened. Pages are edited over time; read the original before you rely on a detail.
- Sonix, official website, Sonix · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Run your own recording through it
In Telegram, write to @potok_now_bot and add your file. The finished text appears in the conversation when recognition ends.
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