tl;dv review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Meeting recorder and AI note taker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with EU-hosted data, sold per seat with a free tier.
Verdict at a glance
tl;dv records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls and sells per seat with a free tier. It stands out for EU-hosted data, support for 30+ languages and low per-seat pricing compared with most rivals.
Pros
- Low per-seat price versus most competitors.
- EU-based hosting appeals to European buyers.
Cons
- Not stated: no review themes verified.
What is tl;dv?
Meeting recorder and AI note taker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with EU-hosted data, sold per seat with a free tier. It is built for teams that want EU-hosted meeting data and a low per-seat price and customer-facing and sales teams that want call libraries and CRM sync. tl;dv was founded in 2020 and is based in Aachen, Germany.
Category: AI Meeting Assistants
tl;dv key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Transcription accuracy and languages | 30+ languages and dialects per vendor homepage; no accuracy figure published. |
| Meeting platform support | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams. |
| Summaries and action items | AI summaries, highlights and action items (vendor homepage) |
| CRM and workflow integrations | Vendor claims 5,000+ tools via integrations. |
| Privacy and security | SOC 2 and GDPR per vendor homepage; data stored in the EU; AES-256 at rest. |
| Bot-based vs botless capture | Vendor labels it 'no bot required'; mechanism not explained on the page. |
tl;dv pricing
tl;dv charges per seat per month on three public plans: Free, Pro at $18 annual or $29 monthly, and Business at $29 annual or $39 monthly. Annual billing is $216 per seat per year for Pro and $348 for Business. The vendor pricing page shows the paid plans in EUR, so USD amounts may differ depending on region. The banner promises 40% off annual, but the listed prices work out to about 38% on Pro and 26% on Business. What the Free plan includes is not shown on the pricing page. No add-ons or renewal terms are published, and there is no enterprise tier on the page.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | per seat | limits not shown on the vendor pricing page |
| Pro | $18 annual / $29 monthly | per seat/month | annual billed $216/yr |
| Business | $29 annual / $39 monthly | per seat/month | annual billed $348/yr |
USD figures come from tl;dv's own blog (tldv.io/blog/tldv-vs-airgram, '$18 Pro, $29 Business, billed annually') and a tldv.io listing showing $29/$39 monthly. The vendor pricing page shows the same numbers in EUR, so USD may differ by region. Banner claims 40% off annual; listed prices work out to about 38% (Pro) and 26% (Business).
Who tl;dv is best for
Best for
- Teams that want EU-hosted meeting data and a low per-seat price.
- Customer-facing and sales teams that want call libraries and CRM sync.
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a published SSO/SCIM tier (not stated on the pricing page)
- In-person or phone-first meetings (platform coverage is Zoom, Meet, Teams)
tl;dv alternatives
Otter.aiIndividuals and small teams wanting a free or low-cost transcription tool.
Fireflies.aiTeams wanting broad integrations and a free tier.
FathomIndividuals and small teams wanting unlimited free recording.
AvomaSales and customer success teams wanting meeting notes plus coaching.
FellowTeams that want agendas, notes and follow-ups in one tool.
CirclebackTeams wanting transparent public pricing through the Enterprise tier.
What tl;dv really costs
- Per seat per month
- $18 (Pro, annual)
- Billing
- Monthly and annual.
- Annual discount
- About 38% on Pro (EUR 18 vs 29), about 26% on Business.
- 20 users per year
- Pro annual: 20 x $18 x 12 = $4,320/yr; Business annual: 20 x $29 x 12 = $6,960/yr.
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- Which features we need sit in add-ons or a higher plan, and what do they cost?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is tl;dv worth the price?
tl;dv is good value for teams that want EU-hosted meeting data and a low per-seat price, and for customer-facing or sales teams that want call libraries and CRM sync. At 20 users, Pro annual is $4,320 per year. It gets awkward for buyers who need a published SSO or SCIM tier, which the pricing page does not state, and for in-person or phone-first meetings, because coverage is Zoom, Google Meet and Teams.
Worth it if
- Teams that want EU-hosted meeting data and a low per-seat price.
- Customer-facing and sales teams that want call libraries and CRM sync.
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who need a published SSO/SCIM tier (not stated on the pricing page)
- In-person or phone-first meetings (platform coverage is Zoom, Meet, Teams)
Cheaper per seat than tl;dv
- Fellow$7 (Team, annual)
- Fireflies.ai$10 (Pro, annual, third-party reported)
- Fathom$15 (Team, annual)
- Circleback$15 (Pro); $35 if SSO needed.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Prices are shown in EUR, unusual for a category priced in USD.
- Annual discount headline (40%) overstates the real Pro/Business discount (about 38%/26%)
- Privately hosted AI is offered on request (vendor homepage)
- Seed-stage company: total funding about EUR 4.3M disclosed in 2022.
Our verdict on tl;dv
tl;dv is a meeting recorder and AI note taker for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, and it is priced below most rivals. There is a Free plan, then Pro at $18 per seat per month billed annually ($29 monthly) and Business at $29 annual ($39 monthly). Pro costs $216 per seat per year and Business $348. The vendor pricing page shows these amounts in EUR, so the USD figure may vary by region.
The advertised 40% annual discount is bigger than the real saving: Pro works out to about 38% and Business to about 26%. Limits on the Free plan are not shown on the vendor pricing page, and no add-ons are listed. There is no enterprise tier on the public page, so larger teams will need to ask for terms. For 20 users, Pro annual is $4,320 per year and Business annual is $6,960.
tl;dv FAQ
What is tl;dv used for?
tl;dv records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls and sells per seat with a free tier. It stands out for EU-hosted data, support for 30+ languages and low per-seat pricing compared with most rivals. It suits teams that want EU-hosted meeting data and a low per-seat price.
Does tl;dv have a free plan?
Yes. There is a Free plan, though its limits are not shown on the vendor pricing page. Paid plans start at $18 per seat per month billed annually.
How much does tl;dv cost for 20 users?
On annual billing, 20 users on Pro cost $4,320 per year (20 x $18 x 12) and 20 users on Business cost $6,960. Monthly billing costs more at $29 and $39 per seat.
How big is the tl;dv annual discount?
The banner claims 40% off annual, but the listed prices give about 38% on Pro ($18 vs $29) and about 26% on Business ($29 vs $39).
About tl;dv
- Founded
- 2020.
- Headquarters
- Aachen, Germany.
- Funding or owner
- Seed (EUR 4.3M in June 2022, K Fund lead)
Listed in: AI Meeting Assistants
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from tl;dv's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.