First check where the audio lives: Zoom AI Companion states 46 languages for real-time transcription, tied to Zoom Meetings, while Potok handles uploaded files in a Telegram bot. Zoom also gives real-time translated captions in 46 languages; Potok has no translation, covers about 30 languages and takes 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
- Zoom AI Companion states speaker labels in Zoom Meetings; Potok labels speakers in uploaded files as Speaker 1, Speaker 2.
- Zoom's real-time translated captions cover 46 languages, a feature Potok does not have.
- Zoom's public pages do not name export formats; Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
- Zoom's public pages do not state a largest file or a Telegram bot.
- Translation of transcripts: Zoom AI Companion lists 46 languages (real-time translated captions), and Potok lists Not available.
At a glance
| Zoom AI Companion | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 46 languages (real-time transcription) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | 46 languages (real-time translated captions) | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes, in Zoom Meetings | 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 Zoom AI Companion 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 live captions from a file-based bot | You get text only after the recording is finished. | Use real-time captions only where the meeting happens. |
| Assuming Zoom's tools work on outside recordings | Its pages state features for Zoom Meetings only. | Pick a tool built for uploaded files in that case. |
| Counting 46 languages as the same for text and captions | Live captions and written transcripts may behave differently. | Test your language in the exact feature you need. |
| Assuming an export format is available | You may end with text you can only read in-app. | Confirm export formats before relying on them. |
| 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 |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zoom AI Companion transcribe in real time?
Yes, it states real-time transcription in 46 languages. Potok works on finished recordings you send, not live meetings.
Can Zoom AI Companion translate?
It states real-time translated captions in 46 languages. Potok has no translation of text.
Where are speaker labels available in Zoom?
It states them in Zoom Meetings. Potok can switch labels on for any file you send in Telegram.
What if I have a recording from another platform?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send it; the file can be up to 2 GB, and transcript files return in the chat.
Which formats does Zoom AI Companion export?
Its public pages do not name them. Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT.
What does the table say about speaker labels?
For Zoom AI Companion it lists Yes, in Zoom Meetings, and for Potok it lists Yes, can be switched on. Check the vendor page for the current wording before you decide.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Zoom AI Companion, official page, Zoom AI Companion · checked
- Zoom AI Companion, official page (www.zoom.com), Zoom AI Companion · 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