Transkriptor states 100+ recognition languages and offers translation in 100+ languages per its pages, while Potok covers about 30 languages and does not translate. Both label speakers and export SRT and VTT. Potok adds MD and a Telegram bot that takes files up to 2 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
- Language coverage is the clearest gap: 100+ on Transkriptor against about 30 on Potok, and translation exists only on its side.
- Exports overlap: PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT appear on both lists, and MD only on Potok.
- Its interface comes in 23 languages, a separate figure from recognition.
- Its public pages do not state a largest file or a Telegram bot, so test a long recording before you commit.
At a glance
| Transkriptor | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 100+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Translation offered (100+ languages per its pages) | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, 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 Transkriptor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Picking by the size of the language list | A longer list does not tell you how your language performs. | Test one clip in your language. |
| Assuming every tool can switch the language | Potok returns the text in the spoken language only. | Choose a tool that states translation if you need it. |
| Mistaking the interface count for recognition | 23 interface languages is not the number of spoken languages. | Find the recognition list on the vendor page. |
| Looking for Markdown in a list without it | MD is not on the Transkriptor list. | Check the export list for the format your notes app needs. |
| Comparing the two export lists without comparing what you will do with them | PDF and DOCX on both lists may still not give the layout you need. | Export one test file from each tool and open it in the app you use. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Which tool covers more languages?
Transkriptor states 100+ recognition languages. Potok works in about 30 with good published results, so a rare language points to Transkriptor.
Does Transkriptor translate?
Translation is offered in 100+ languages per its pages. Potok does not translate transcripts, so the text stays in the spoken language.
Do both export subtitles?
Yes. Both lists include SRT and VTT. Potok also exports TXT, MD, DOCX and PDF; Transkriptor lists PDF, DOCX and TXT.
What is the 23 figure?
It is the number of languages in which the Transkriptor interface is available. It does not describe how many spoken languages it recognises.
Where does Potok run?
In Telegram, as @potok_now_bot. There is also a separate desktop app for dictating text into other programs.
Is Potok enough if my language is on the list?
Yes, for transcription: send the file, read the text, and export. The case for Transkriptor starts when your language is missing from our list or when you need the text in another language.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Transkriptor, official website, Transkriptor · 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