tl;dv

AI meeting recorder that captures and timestamps key moments so you can skip the full replay.

Pricing Free / Pro EUR 18/seat/mo annual (EUR 29 monthly) / Business EUR 29 annual (EUR 39 monthly) / Enterprise custom (USD not shown from Austria)

Category Notetakers & Recording

Quick take

tl;dv is a strong niche player. If you are a European company, it should be at the top of your shortlist for meeting recording. The clip workflow is genuinely better than most competitors. The limitation is scale: tl;dv has less funding, fewer features, and a smaller ecosystem than Fathom or Fireflies. For most non-European teams, Fathom (free, higher rated) is the better default.

tl;dv scorecard

How we grade

A- 88/100

Overall grade

A capital-efficient, profitable, well-reviewed European meeting-AI tool with a strong free tier; main knocks are accuracy variance and a thin scale story versus enterprise rivals.

Idea A- AI meeting notetaker is a proven, in-demand category, and tl;dv was early (2020).

Brand B+ Strong recognition and a sharp name with an active founder presence, though not category-defining versus Otter or Gong.

Product A- Mature: 30+ languages, multi-meeting AI, MCP and API, mobile apps, and Zoom/Meet/Teams coverage.

Market fit A 3M+ claimed users and 4.7/517 on G2 while profitable on a tiny raise, a rare efficiency signal.

Adoption A- A large self-reported user base and strong review volume, though some figures are self-reported.

Features A- Broad and current (AI agents, playbook coaching, CRM mapping); transcription accuracy is the soft spot.

Security A- SOC 2, GDPR, EU AI Act, AES-256, EU hosting, and private AI on request.

Value A A genuinely usable free tier and EUR 18/29 annual pricing undercut pricier rivals, and profitability makes it sustainable.

Overview

tl;dv (short for "too long; didn't view") is a meeting recorder and AI notetaker that has found its niche as the European alternative to Fathom and Fireflies. Based in the EU, tl;dv leads with GDPR compliance and data residency as selling points. The product records Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet calls, generates AI summaries, and creates shareable clips with timestamped transcripts. With 340 G2 reviews at 4.7/5 and 92% satisfaction, tl;dv has built a loyal following, especially among European startups and remote teams.

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

+Excellent clip and highlight workflow
+Strong multi-language support (30+ languages)
+Generous free tier

Limitations

–Advanced CRM sync requires Business plan
–Smaller brand recognition than Otter or Fireflies
–Analytics features still maturing

Pricing

FreePro EUR 18seatmo annual (EUR 29 monthly)Business EUR 29 annual (EUR 39 monthly)Enterprise custom (USD not shown from Austria)

Prices as shown from Europe; USD not confirmed. Free: unlimited recordings and transcription, AI notes on 10 meetings, 10 Ask AI queries. Pro (EUR 18/seat/month billed annually, EUR 29 monthly): advanced AI features, CRM integrations, MCP server, API and webhooks. Business (EUR 29/seat/month billed annually, EUR 39 monthly): custom vocabulary and team features. Enterprise (custom): SSO, advanced admin, priority support.

Who it's for

European companies that need GDPR-compliant meeting recording. Teams that value the clip-and-share workflow for async collaboration. Product and research teams conducting user interviews who need to share specific moments. Budget-conscious teams can use the free tier indefinitely.

Verdict

A- · 88/100

Follows our review methodology

· Last reviewed April 2026

Key features

Timestamped meeting highlights
AI clips and reels
CRM auto-sync
Multi-language transcription
Slack and Notion integrations

What users say

A quiet, dependable team member that captures the full story of every consulting call.

Co-founder · G2

Automatically transcribes calls and directs them into specific methodologies like MEDDIC.

Sales · G2

Recording time limit hinders long session recordings and affects overall usability.

Frequently asked questions

Is tl;dv free?

Yes. tl;dv offers a free tier with unlimited recordings and transcription, but AI notes are capped at 10 meetings and Ask AI at 10 queries. Paid plans start at EUR 18 per seat per month for Pro billed annually (EUR 29 monthly); the pricing page shows EUR from Europe.

Does tl;dv support multiple languages?

Yes. tl;dv supports 30+ languages for transcription, making it one of the stronger multi-language options in the notetaker category.

Is tl;dv GDPR compliant?

Yes. tl;dv is an EU-based company that leads with GDPR compliance and EU data residency. This makes it a strong choice for European organizations with data sovereignty requirements.

Does tl;dv integrate with Salesforce?

Yes. tl;dv integrates with Salesforce and HubSpot to push meeting insights automatically. Advanced CRM sync features require the Business plan.

What is the difference between tl;dv and Fathom?

Both offer generous free tiers. tl;dv stands out with multi-language support (30+ languages), GDPR compliance, and a strong clip-sharing workflow. Fathom has a higher G2 rating (5.0 vs 4.7), more reviews, and optional bot-free capture through its Mac desktop app.