Language count is close: tl;dv lists 30+ recognition languages and Potok about 30, so speaker labels and export decide. Both list speaker labels, and Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, while tl;dv's public pages give no export list. Potok takes files up to 2 GB through Telegram.
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.
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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
In short
- Potok labels speakers as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 when switched on, not by name; tl;dv lists speaker labels as Yes.
- Potok offers six export formats, covering text, Markdown, Word, PDF and two subtitle formats.
- tl;dv states that translation exists without giving a number of languages; Potok has none.
- Potok takes one file up to 2 GB; larger ones go through Upload.
The two compared
| 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.
| Option | What it means |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Audio, video and voice messages |
| Summary | Press the summary button under a finished transcript for a short digest |
| Speakers | You can turn on speaker labels and timestamps |
| Output formats | Six formats: TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT |
| Where to use it | Telegram bot @potok_now_bot; large files go through the bot's mini app |
Mistakes to avoid when you compare
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming speaker labels mean real names | Transcript shows Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 in Potok | Rename speakers by hand after exporting the transcript |
| Expecting Markdown or VTT export from tl;dv | The format you need may simply be absent | Confirm tl;dv's export formats before relying on them |
| Treating 30+ against about 30 languages as a real gap | You spend time on a difference that barely exists | Compare labels and exports, where the tools differ more |
| Ignoring the 2 GB per-file ceiling for long meetings | Big recordings need the Upload button instead | Check file size before choosing, then upload via the mini-app |
| 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
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Questions and answers
Do tl;dv and Potok both label speakers?
Yes, both list speaker labels, and Potok shows Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 when you switch them on.
Which formats does Potok export?
TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, so both text documents and subtitle files are covered.
How many languages does tl;dv recognize?
tl;dv lists 30+ recognition languages, close to the about 30 listed for Potok.
Where do I send files to Potok?
Message @potok_now_bot in Telegram; one file can be up to 2 GB in size.
Does tl;dv offer translation?
It says translation exists but gives no number of languages, while Potok offers none.
What does the table say about translation of transcripts?
For tl;dv it lists Stated, number not given, and for Potok it lists Not available. Test one real file in both tools if this line decides your choice.
Sources
Every source below was checked by hand on the date given. Sites change, so open the source if the exact wording matters.
- tl;dv, official website, tl;dv · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Check it on a file of your own
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