Typort vs tl;dv, side by side
| tl;dv | Typort | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan transcription | Unlimited, in more than 30 languages | Unlimited, in English |
| No bot in the call | Desktop app records audio with no bot | Records on your computer, no bot |
| Where your call is transcribed | In the cloud, by AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs | On your own computer, by default |
| Works offline | Records offline on the phone; transcribes after the upload | Yes |
| AI notes on the free plan | 10 meetings | On our servers, free for a limited time and will move to Typort Pro later |
| Voice typing and screen recording | Not included | Both, in the same app |
See it in Typort
A meeting in Typort: the call starts, Typort offers to take notes, and the transcript appears on your computer.
Where tl;dv does more
Video and a bot when you want one. tl;dv can send a bot to record video, or record audio only with no bot from its desktop app.
CRM sync and sales coaching. It syncs notes to HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive and others, and its Business plan checks calls against your sales playbook.
Recording consent. It can email every participant before a meeting to ask for consent to record.
Hosted in Europe. tl;dv says its services are hosted in the European Economic Area.
More languages. tl;dv transcribes more than 30 languages. Typort's on-computer transcription is English only.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to tl;dv?
Yes. Typort records your meetings on your computer and, by default, turns them into a transcript there, for free, with no limit on length. No bot joins the call. AI notes are optional: they run on Typort's servers and are free for a limited time and will move to Typort Pro later.
Where does tl;dv transcribe my meetings?
In the cloud. tl;dv's privacy policy names AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs as its transcription providers, and Anthropic and Google Vertex for its AI features.
Does tl;dv need a bot?
No. Its desktop app records your computer's sound with no bot, audio only. Its bot records video.
How many meetings get AI notes on tl;dv's free plan?
Ten, according to tl;dv's pricing page, with 10 Ask AI questions.
Does Typort work on a Mac?
Yes. Apple silicon Macs (M1 or later) with macOS 14.4 or later. On a Mac, meetings record your microphone for now, so the transcript is your side of the call.
Sources
Every tl;dv fact on this page comes from tl;dv's own website and documentation, checked on 2 November 2026. Typort facts come from the product itself.
| Free: "Unlimited video recordings", "Unlimited transcription in 30+ languages", "10x meetings with AI notes included", "10x Ask AI queries included". Pro 29.00 EUR a seat a month, or 18.00 EUR billed annually. | tldv.io pricing |
| "Our improved desktop app records directly from your system audio, with no meeting bot required." | tldv.io desktop app |
| "Bot-free recording captures audio only." | tl;dv help: recording without a bot |
| AssemblyAI and ElevenLabs as "transcription provider"; Anthropic and Google Vertex as "artificial intelligence provider"; "All our services are hosted in Europe (within the European Economic Area)" | tl;dv privacy policy |
| "You can record an in-person meeting even when your phone is offline." | tl;dv help: recording on mobile |
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