Trint is aimed at newsrooms and media teams, states 40+ languages (some pages say 50+) and exports DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and editing formats such as EDL and XML. As a Trint alternative, Potok is a chat bot with about 30 languages, six document and subtitle formats and files up to 2 GB.
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
- Editing formats are the dividing line: EDL and XML serve video editors, and Potok has no export for them.
- Trint states files under about 3 hours or 3 GB; Potok takes files up to 2 GB.
- Its interface comes in 4 languages, and its own pages give two counts for recognition, 40+ and 50+, so confirm the figure for your plan.
- Its public pages do not mention a Telegram bot, and translation is stated without a consistent count.
At a glance
| Trint | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 40+ languages (some pages say 50+) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Translation stated (page counts vary) | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and editing formats such as EDL and XML | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | Files under about 3 hours / 3 GB | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Trint 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a newsroom tool for a single interview | You get workflow features you do not use. | If one file is the whole job, a chat bot is enough. |
| Trusting one language count when pages differ | The lower and the higher figure may mean different plans or dates. | Use the lower figure until the vendor confirms. |
| Expecting EDL from a plain transcript tool | Editing lists need a tool that produces them. | Export SRT and let your editor read it. |
| Ignoring the duration limit | A file under 3 GB may still be too long. | Check both length and size before upload. |
| Assuming a newsroom workflow is what your small project needs | Features for teams add steps for one person. | Count how many people touch the transcript before you choose. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Trint built for?
Its pages are aimed at newsrooms and media teams. Potok is for anyone who wants text from a voice message, file or link in a chat.
Why are there two language counts?
Some Trint pages say 40+ languages and some say 50+. Treat the lower figure as the safe one and check the current list.
What are EDL and XML?
They are editing-list formats used to move timing data into video editing software. Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT only.
Which tool takes larger files?
Trint states files under about 3 hours or 3 GB. Potok takes up to 2 GB, and a long transcript arrives as a file.
Does Potok translate?
No. Trint states translation, with page counts that vary. Potok does not translate transcripts.
What does Potok do for interviews?
It transcribes the recording, can label speakers as numbers and add timestamps, and exports in six formats. Quote checking against the audio remains your task.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Trint, official website, Trint · 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