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tl;dv alternatives

The closest alternatives to tl;dv are Fathom, Otter.ai and Granola, which also cover taking meeting notes and transcribing audio and video. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Fathom and Otter.ai. The lowest paid plan starts at $4.89 per month (Wordtune).

Alternatives
15
Free options
13
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of tl;dv's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    FathomVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo

    AI notetaker that records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    iOS

  2. 2

    Otter.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  3. 3

    GranolaVerifiedFree tier · from $14/mo

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  4. 4

    Fireflies.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android · Browser extension · API

  5. 5

    KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoTaking meeting notesSummarizing long text

    Browser extension · API

  6. 6

    ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo

    AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoTranslating text

    Web · API

  7. 7

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Summarizing long text

    Web

  8. 8

    WordtuneVerifiedFree tier · from $4.89/mo

    AI writing assistant for students and professionals to rewrite, proofread, summarize, and translate into English.

    Also does:Summarizing long textTranslating text

    Browser extension

  9. 9

    Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go

    Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoTranslating text

    Web · API

  10. 10

    VulavulaVerifiedPaid · from $9.99/mo

    Speech-to-text and translation for African languages, built for multilingual contact centres.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoTranslating text

    API

  11. 11

    MotionVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android

  12. 12

    PerplexityFree tier

    An AI search assistant that answers questions with cited web sources and supports multi-step deep research reports.

    Also does:Summarizing long text

    Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension

  13. 13

    Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

    Also does:Summarizing long text

    Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

  14. 14

    DeepLVerifiedFree tier

    DeepL translates text, documents, and speech for people and teams working across languages.

    Also does:Translating text

    Web · Windows

  15. 15

    NotebookLMFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    Google's AI notebook that grounds every answer in your uploaded documents, PDFs and audio files with source citations.

    Also does:Summarizing long text

    Web · iOS · Android

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
tl;dvFree tierYesiOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
FathomFree tier · from $15/moYesiOSYesNov 4, 2026
Otter.aiFree tier · from $16/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
GranolaFree tier · from $14/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
Fireflies.aiFree tier · from $10/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
KrispFree trial · from $8/moYesBrowser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
ElevenLabsFree tier · from $6/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
WordtuneFree tier · from $4.89/moYesBrowser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
Sarvam AIPay as you goYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
VulavulaPaid · from $9.99/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
MotionFree trial · from $19/moNoiOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
PerplexityFree tierYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extensionYes—
Microsoft CopilotFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidNoNov 3, 2026
DeepLFree tierYesWeb, WindowsYesNov 3, 2026
NotebookLMFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNo—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to tl;dv?
Fathom is the closest match: it also covers taking meeting notes, transcribing audio and video and summarizing long text. Otter.ai and Granola come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of tl;dv's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to tl;dv?
Yes. Fathom, Otter.ai and Granola can be used for free. Fathom has a free plan, and paid plans start at $15 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to tl;dv?
Among paid plans, Wordtune starts lowest at $4.89 per month.
Which tl;dv alternatives have a mobile app?
Fathom, Otter.ai and Granola have an iPhone or Android app.