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AvomaMost similar to tl;dv in what it does, its category and its price.
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JamieHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Sembly AIFrom $10/mo, against from $18/mo for tl;dv.
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GrainRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for tl;dv.
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At a glance
Green means better than tl;dv, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 tl;dvBaseline | 4.4 | $18/mo | Yes | Positions as a sales coaching platform, not just a note-taker | |
| Avoma | 4.4Same | $19/mo$1 more | No | Meeting intelligence tied specifically to revenue outcomes | vs tl;dv |
| Grain | 4.4Same | $15/mo$3 less | Yes | Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings | vs tl;dv |
 MeetGeek | 4.3−0.1 | $15/mo$3 less | Yes | Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them | vs tl;dv |
 Bluedot | 4.0−0.4 | $18/moSame price | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs tl;dv |
 Supernormal | 4.3−0.1 | $18/moSame price | Yes | Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting | vs tl;dv |
| Sembly AI | 4.2−0.2 | $10/mo$8 less | Yes | One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly | vs tl;dv |
 Amie | 4.3−0.1 | $15/mo$3 less | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs tl;dv |
| Jamie | 4.5+0.1 | $24/mo$6 more | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | vs tl;dv |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches tl;dv.
Avoma
4.4$19/mo
vs tl;dv$1 moreSame
Meeting intelligence tied specifically to revenue outcomes.
- Conversation intelligence tied to deal and revenue outcomes
- Talk-time ratio and objection pattern tracking
- Built specifically for sales and customer success teams
Genuine revenue-team focus, not generic meeting summarization
No free tier to test before committing
Grain
4.4$15/mo
vs tl;dv$3 lessSame
Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings.
- Shareable short clips pulled directly from meeting recordings
- Meeting transcription and AI summarization
- Free tier for limited recordings
Clip-first sharing communicates key moments faster than a full recording
More storage and advanced features require a paid plan
MeetGeek
4.3$15/mo
vs tl;dv$3 less−0.1
Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them.
- Meeting effectiveness scoring and analytics
- Talk-time balance and engagement pattern tracking over time
- Free tier for standard use
Effectiveness scoring adds insight beyond a plain transcript
More storage and advanced features require a paid plan
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs tl;dvSame price−0.4
AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call.
- Bot-free recording that captures audio without a visible meeting participant
- Transcription across 100+ languages
- Customizable note templates for sales, recruiting, and customer-success calls
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
Supernormal
4.3$18/mo
vs tl;dvSame price−0.1
Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting.
- Meeting-type-matched note templates
- Automatic template selection based on meeting context
- Free tier for standard use
Template-matched notes fit different meeting types more naturally
More features require a paid plan
Sembly AI
4.2$10/mo
vs tl;dv$8 less−0.2
One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly.
- Meeting recording, transcription, and AI summarization
- Free tier for standard use
- Operating since 2019
Free tier makes direct comparison against competitors low-risk
No clearly standout differentiator versus the many similar tools in this category
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs tl;dv$3 less−0.1
Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call.
- Meeting recording without a visible bot joining the call
- Combined calendar, task management, and AI notes
- Context-aware summaries from connected email and calendar
Bot-free recording avoids an awkward, visible presence on calls
Full feature set requires a paid plan
Jamie
4.5$24/mo
vs tl;dv$6 more+0.1
Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access.
- Minimal setup without deep calendar integration requirements
- Multi-language summary generation independent of meeting language
- Free tier for standard use
Low-friction setup gets a team recording meetings quickly
More volume and advanced features require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is tl;dv free?
tl;dv has a free plan, and paid plans start from $18/mo.
What is the best free alternative to tl;dv?
Jamie is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Grain, MeetGeek, Supernormal.
What is the cheapest alternative to tl;dv?
Among paid plans, Sembly AI has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Jamie.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.