tl;dv records and transcribes Zoom, Google Meet, Teams meetings and states 30+ recognition languages, speaker labels and translation without giving a number. As a tl;dv alternative, Potok does not join calls: you send a recording, a voice message or a link, and it works in about 30 languages.
Transcribe a recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
Open @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
- The tools start at different points: tl;dv works inside the meeting, Potok works on the recording after the meeting.
- Its interface comes in 12 languages, which is a separate figure from recognition languages.
- Its public pages do not state export formats, a largest file or a Telegram bot, so check those before you rely on it.
- Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, keeps files up to 2 GB, and does not translate.
- A meeting tool has the meeting; a file tool has only what you give it, so Potok takes a voice message, a file or a link.
At a glance
| tl;dv | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 30+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Stated, number not given | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Not stated on its public pages | 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 tl;dv 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expecting a file tool to attend a live call | There is no recording for it to read. | Record the meeting first, then send the file. |
| Reading a missing export list as no export | Public pages are silent, which is not a no. | Ask the vendor, or export once and look. |
| Calling 30+ and about 30 a tie | The two lists may hold different languages. | Compare your language by name. |
| Recording a meeting without telling people | Rules and courtesy both call for consent. | Tell participants before recording with any tool. |
| Letting the meeting tool be the only copy of the recording | If the account or the tool changes, the recording may go with it. | Download the recording and keep your own copy next to the text. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Potok join my Zoom or Meet call?
No. tl;dv records and transcribes meetings on Zoom, Google Meet and Teams. Potok transcribes recordings, voice messages and links that you send to it.
Is the language count the same?
tl;dv states 30+ recognition languages. Potok works in about 30 with good published results. The lists may differ, so compare your own language by name.
Does tl;dv translate?
It states translation but gives no number of languages. Potok does not translate transcripts.
What can I export from tl;dv?
Its public pages do not state export formats. Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
Can I use both?
Yes. If a meeting tool recorded the call and you can download the recording, you can send that file to the bot for a second text.
Can Potok label who spoke?
Yes, labels can be switched on. They appear as numbers, such as Speaker 1 and Speaker 2, because the bot does not know real names.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- tl;dv, official website, tl;dv · 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.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram