Our verdict · 8.2/10 Excellent
Strong multilingual notes and useful cross-meeting reports. Free plan limits AI features.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Multilingual teams.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Support & reliability (7.6/10).
- Price: Free; paid from around $18–29 / user / month — free plan available.
- Watch out for: AI features limited on free plan.
What is tl;dv?
tl;dv records Google Meet, Zoom and Teams calls and produces transcripts, summaries and timestamped notes in many languages. Paid plans add multi-meeting reports, CRM integration and sales coaching features.
tl;dv is made by tl;dv and is reviewed here as a meeting assistant. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 8.2 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose tl;dv if
- Multilingual teams
- Sales and customer teams
- Teams wanting cross-meeting insights
Not for you if
- In-person meetings
- Strict on-premise needs
Key features
Meet, Zoom and Teams.
Summaries by template.
Insights across many meetings.
HubSpot, Salesforce and more.
- Google Meet
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Notion
Pros & cons
What we like
- Many languages
- Multi-meeting reports
- CRM integrations
- Timestamps and clips
Watch out for
- AI features limited on free plan
- Business tier pricey
- Video calls only
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited AI notes |
| Pro | ≈ $18 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $59 / user / mo | Billed annually |
Pricing watch-out: Billed annually for best prices.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Steep tier jump. Moving from Pro to Business raises the per-user price from $18 to $59 (3.3×). Check which features force the upgrade.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.0 | 2.00 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.2 | 1.20 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.6 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 20% | 8.2 | 1.60 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for AI tools products | 8.2 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for tl;dv against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check tl;dv’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any meeting assistant
Check tl;dv against the same list we use for every meeting assistant — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Works with your meeting platforms
- Speaker identification
- CRM / project tool integrations
- Admin controls and retention settings
- Transcription minutes on your plan
See every ranked option in AI Meeting Assistants.
tl;dv alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Otter.ai≈ $80/mo vs $180/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Better integrationsAAvomaIntegrations score 8.6 vs 8.0
- Higher overall score
FathomOverall 8.4 vs 8.2
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as tl;dv. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
An AI notetaker with a generous free plan for Zoom, Meet and Teams.
AI notetaker with deep CRM and workflow integrations.
Meeting summaries plus engagement analytics across meetings, email and chat.
Featured in: Best AI Note Takers for Meetings, Best Free AI Note Takers
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
tl;dv FAQ
Does tl;dv support other languages?
Yes, it transcribes many languages.
Is tl;dv free?
There is a free plan with limited AI notes.
Does tl;dv have a free plan?
Yes. tl;dv offers a free plan. Paid plans start at paid from around $18–29 / user / month (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is tl;dv best for?
tl;dv is best for: multilingual teams; sales and customer teams; teams wanting cross-meeting insights.
How much does tl;dv cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Pro) works out at roughly $180 per month, or about $2,160 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the tl;dv score calculated?
The 8.2/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for AI products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to tl;dv?
Popular alternatives include Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Read AI. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.