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tl;dv alternatives
tl;dv compared with 12 alternatives: Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Read AI, Granola and 7 more.
tl;dv has a free plan. Paid plans start at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| tl;dvThis tool | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Fathom | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Fireflies.ai | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Otter.ai | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Read AI | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avoma | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Fellow | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Grain | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| HappyScribe | Free plan · from $8.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Leexi | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MeetGeek | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MinutesLink | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from tl;dv
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Fathom
AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with a free plan
- Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum). tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists a web app.
- Only tl;dv lists an Android app.
- Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Fireflies.ai
Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls
- Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Otter.ai
Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat
- Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Read AI
Meeting notetaker with search across meetings, email and chat
- Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Read AI also covers AI search.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: People who want one search across meetings, email and chat
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Granola
AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot
- Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists a web app.
- Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Avoma
AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching
- Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- tl;dv has a free plan. Avoma does not, though it has a free trial.
- Avoma also covers booking links.
Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Fellow
AI meeting assistant with recording, notes and admin controls
- Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
Suits: Companies that need admin control over who can record and see meetings
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Grain
AI notetaker with free viewer seats and shareable call clips
- Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams where a few people record and everyone else only views
- Free plan · from $8.50/mo
HappyScribe
AI transcription, subtitles and meeting notes in 150+ languages
- HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that need subtitles and translation as well as meeting notes
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Leexi
AI notetaker and meeting suite hosted in Europe
- Leexi starts at $12 per license / month, billed annually, excl. VAT. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- tl;dv has a free plan. Leexi does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only tl;dv lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Leexi also covers tasks.
Suits: European companies that need meeting data hosted in Europe
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
MeetGeek
AI meeting notetaker with workflows, analytics and a free plan
- MeetGeek starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly. tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- MeetGeek also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People with a few meetings a month who want a free notetaker
- Free plan · from $9/mo
MinutesLink
AI note taker for Google Meet and Zoom meetings
- MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly). tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: Google Meet and Zoom users who want minutes written automatically
Limits worth knowing in tl;dv
- Free limits AI notes to 10 meetings a month, with 10 Ask AI queries and 5 uploads, and keeps data for up to 3 months.
- Playbooks, AI coaching, scheduled reports and unlimited multi-meeting Ask AI need the Business plan.
- SCIM provisioning, custom SSO and privately hosted AI are Enterprise only.
- The Chrome extension covers Google Meet only, and mobile recordings are limited to 3 hours each.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to tl;dv?
The alternatives to tl;dv in this directory are Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Read AI, Granola, Avoma, Fellow, Grain, HappyScribe, Leexi, MeetGeek and MinutesLink. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with tl;dv.
Is there a free alternative to tl;dv?
Yes. Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Read AI, Granola, Fellow, Grain, HappyScribe, MeetGeek and MinutesLink have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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