Fathom vs tl;dv: free meeting recorders compared
Published· By Mishal Brands Editorial · comparisons, meetings
Fathom and tl;dv both have free-forever plans with unlimited recordings. Here is how their AI note limits and paid plans compare, per each pricing page.
Fathom and tl;dv both join your calls, record them and write notes. Their free plans differ mostly in how many AI notes you get.
Free plans side by side
| Fathom | tl;dv | |
|---|---|---|
| Recordings and transcripts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI notes on the free plan | Advanced summaries on the first 5 calls each month | AI notes on up to 10 meetings |
| First paid plan | Premium, $20/user/month ($16 billed yearly) | Pro, $29/seat/month ($18 billed yearly) |
Sources: Fathom pricing and tl;dv pricing. Plans change, so check before you buy.
Which to pick
- Pick tl;dv if you want more AI notes for free, or you share clips from calls.
- Pick Fathom if you mostly need recordings and transcripts, and summaries for a few key calls.
- Tell people you're recording. Both tools join calls as a visible recorder. Follow your local consent rules.
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