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tl;dv alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave tl;dv: interface is busier than simpler notetakers, and best multi-meeting reports are on paid tiers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces tl;dv, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fathom currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Fathom logoFathomFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS4 of 466.5
2Fireflies.ai logoFireflies.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
3Bluedot logoBluedotFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
4Avoma logoAvomaPaidNoWeb4 of 457.2
5Jamie logoJamieFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 555.3
  1. Fathom logo

    1. FathomTop pick

    Best for: Individuals who want unlimited free meeting recordings, and sales teams who want CRM sync

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from tl;dv

    Unlimited free recordings with very fast summaries.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited recordings and transcripts
    • Summaries ready seconds after the call
    • Clips, playlists and CRM sync for teams

    Cons

    • A bot has to join the meeting
    • Team plans require at least two users
    • Advanced summaries limited on the free plan
    Visit Fathom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fathom a good tl;dv alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16/month annually, $20 monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $15–19 per user/month, 2-user minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Guarantee
    90 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Fireflies.ai logo

    2. Fireflies.ai

    Best for: Teams that want searchable meeting transcripts and conversation analytics across many tools

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from tl;dv

    100+ languages and conversation analytics across meetings.

    Pros

    • Transcription in 100+ languages
    • Search and analytics across all meetings
    • Many CRM and workspace integrations plus an API

    Cons

    • Free plan storage fills up quickly
    • AI credits on top of seat pricing
    • Relies on a bot joining the call
    Visit Fireflies.ai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fireflies.ai a good tl;dv alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per seat/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $19 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Adoption
    1 million+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Bluedot logo

    3. Bluedot

    Best for: People who want bot-free recording, with video, on every device they use

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from tl;dv

    Bot-free recorder with apps on every platform and a privacy focus.

    Pros

    • No bot in the meeting
    • Apps on browser, desktop, mobile and Apple Watch
    • Data not used to train AI models

    Cons

    • Free plan covers only five meetings total
    • Video recording requires the Pro tier
    • Basic plan caps recording length at one hour
    Visit Bluedot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bluedot a good tl;dv alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 meetings lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month, billed annually (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR, SOC 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Avoma logo

    4. Avoma

    Best for: Sales and customer success teams that want notes, scheduling and coaching in one tool

    PaidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from tl;dv

    Fuller revenue intelligence and scheduling for sales teams.

    Pros

    • View-only seats are free
    • Scheduler, CRM updates and follow-up emails built in
    • Optional coaching and deal-risk add-ons

    Cons

    • No ongoing free plan
    • Most powerful features are paid add-ons
    • More than individuals need
    Visit Avoma Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Avoma a good tl;dv alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, all add-ons
    Checked Oct 25, 2026avoma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19 per recorder seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026avoma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Viewer seats
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026avoma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Conversation intelligence add-on
    $29 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026avoma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Jamie logo

    5. Jamie

    Best for: European and regulated teams who want bot-free notes with EU data residency

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from tl;dv

    European, bot-free notes that work for in-person meetings too.

    Pros

    • No bot joins your calls
    • Data stored in the EU; audio not kept
    • Works for in-person meetings too

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings
    • No Android app
    • Priced in euros, higher than some US rivals
    Visit Jamie Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jamie a good tl;dv alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 notes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    €33 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    99+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO 27001, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best tl;dv alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Fathom logo

Best tl;dv alternative for most people

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings with very fast summaries.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best tl;dv alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fireflies.ai

100+ languages and conversation analytics across meetings.

Bluedot logo

Best tl;dv alternative for Mac

Bluedot

Bot-free recorder with apps on every platform and a privacy focus.

Jamie logo

Best tl;dv alternative for Windows

Jamie

European, bot-free notes that work for in-person meetings too.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best tl;dv alternative for iPhone and Android

Fireflies.ai

100+ languages and conversation analytics across meetings.

Avoma logo

Best tl;dv alternative for working in the browser

Avoma

Fuller revenue intelligence and scheduling for sales teams.

tl;dv alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to tl;dv?

Fathom ranks first right now. Unlimited free recordings with very fast summaries. Fireflies.ai and Bluedot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to tl;dv?

Yes. Fathom (free plan + paid), Fireflies.ai (free plan + paid), Bluedot (free plan + paid) and Jamie (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to tl;dv?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from tl;dv?

The complaints we hear most: interface is busier than simpler notetakers; best multi-meeting reports are on paid tiers; pricing details are hard to see without signing up.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces tl;dv, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.