Choosing between TurboScribe and Potok comes down to language reach versus a Telegram workflow. TurboScribe lists 98+ recognition languages and translation into 130+, while Potok covers about 30 languages with strong published results, no translation, and a bot inside Telegram for quick uploads.
Transcribe a recording
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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
- TurboScribe offers translation of transcripts into 130+ languages, while Potok has no text translation.
- TurboScribe exports TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT; Potok adds MD to that same set.
- TurboScribe accepts files of 10 hours or 5 GB on paid plans; Potok takes a single file up to 2 GB.
- Both tools label speakers, and Potok shows them as Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 when switched on.
Side by side
| TurboScribe | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 98+ | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 130+ languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | None found | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | 10 hours or 5 GB on paid plans | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about TurboScribe 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 |
|---|---|
| Save as | Six formats: TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT |
| Summary | The result message has a summary button for a digest of the text |
| Translation | No translation: the text stays in the language of the recording |
| What you can send | Audio, video and voice messages |
| Labels and times | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
Mistakes to avoid when you compare
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picking by language count alone, ignoring the languages you actually record | You pay for coverage you never use | List your languages and test one sample on each tool |
| Expecting translation from Potok because the other tool offers it | The transcript stays in the spoken language | Pick TurboScribe when a translated version is required |
| Overlooking the 2 GB single-file limit on very long recordings | Large uploads get blocked midway | Split the file or use the Upload button in the mini-app |
| Ignoring where you collect audio, such as voice notes in Telegram | Extra steps moving files between apps | Choose Potok if recordings already live in Telegram |
| Reading a vendor line on this page as permanent | Lists and limits change, so the line can be out of date by the time you read it | Open the vendor page for the current version before you decide |
Where to look next
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Questions and answers
Which tool supports more recognition languages?
TurboScribe lists 98+ languages, while Potok supports about 30, so TurboScribe is wider for rare languages.
Can both tools translate a transcript?
TurboScribe lists translation into 130+ languages, but Potok does not translate text at all.
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.
What is the largest file Potok accepts?
One file can be up to 2 GB, and anything larger goes through the Upload button in the bot mini-app.
Which export formats does Potok offer?
Potok exports transcripts to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT, which covers documents and subtitles alike.
What does the table say about translation of transcripts?
For TurboScribe it lists 130+ languages, and for Potok it lists Not available. Vendor pages change, so read the current version before you rely on this line.
Sources
Every source below was checked by hand on the date given. Sites change, so open the source if the exact wording matters.
- TurboScribe public pages, TurboScribe · 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.
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