The deciding factor is translation: Happy Scribe lists 150+ recognition languages and translation into 80+, while Potok recognizes 100+ languages and does not translate transcript text. Both list speaker labels, which Potok shows as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 once switched on. Choose Potok if your work happens inside Telegram.
Get the text of your recording
Drop an audio or video file, or a voice message, into the chat with @potok_now_bot; the recognized text is sent back there.
Write to @potok_now_bot in Telegram
Files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · speaker labels and timestamps · 100+ languages, language detected automatically
Key facts
- Telegram bot: Happy Scribe lists Not stated on its public pages, and Potok lists Yes, @potok_now_bot.
- Export formats: Happy Scribe lists TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF, VTT and more (15+ formats, by plan), and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
- Happy Scribe exports 15+ formats depending on plan, including TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF and VTT.
- Potok exports TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT and takes one file up to 2 GB.
Key differences
| Happy Scribe | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 150+ | 100+ |
| Translation of transcripts | 80+ languages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | TXT, SRT, DOCX, PDF, VTT and more (15+ formats, by plan) | 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 Happy Scribe come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Labels and times | Speaker labels and timestamps are optional switches |
| What you can send | Audio, video and voice messages |
| Digest | A summary button under the transcript gives a short digest |
| Spoken languages | 100+ languages, the language is detected automatically |
| Save as | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
What people get wrong here
| Slip | Result | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Picking Potok when you need translated transcripts | No translation arrives, and the file needs another tool | Pick Happy Scribe if translation into 80+ languages matters |
| Expecting real speaker names from Potok labels | The transcript shows only Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 | Plan to rename speakers manually after export |
| Treating 150+ languages as relevant to a single-language workflow | You weigh breadth that never affects your recordings | List the languages you actually record in first |
| Assuming every Happy Scribe format comes with every plan | An export option you counted on may be missing | Check which of the 15+ formats your plan includes |
| Deciding from one line of the table alone | A strong line can hide a weak one that matters for your recording | Go through every row and mark the ones that are deal breakers for you |
Keep going
Languages are listed on the languages page; converters and calculators are in tools; terms are explained in the glossary.
Questions and answers
Does Potok translate transcripts?
No, translation of transcript text is not available in Potok, while Happy Scribe lists 80+ languages.
Do both tools label speakers?
Yes, both list speaker labels, and Potok shows Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 once the option is on.
Can Potok put real names on speakers?
Its labels are generic, Speaker 1 and Speaker 2, so naming people is something you do afterwards.
Where do I start with Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send audio; files up to 2 GB are accepted, larger ones through Upload.
How many languages does each tool recognize?
Happy Scribe lists 150+ recognition languages, while Potok lists 100+ with good published results.
What does the table say about telegram bot?
For Happy Scribe it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Yes, @potok_now_bot. Treat the entry as a starting point and confirm it on the vendor page for your plan.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- Happy Scribe, official website, Happy Scribe · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
See the result on your recording
Drop an audio or video file, or a voice message, into the chat with @potok_now_bot; the recognized text is sent back there.
Go to @potok_now_bot in Telegram