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Fellow vs tl;dv

Compare Fellow and tl;dv side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.

Fellow logo
Fellow
productivity

Fellow is an AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings with a focus on privacy and security

Pricing
Free plan
Rating
Votes
0
tl;dv logo
tl;dv
productivity

tl;dv is an AI meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams

Pricing
Free plan
Rating
Votes
0

Feature comparison

Feature
Fellow
tl;dv
Category
productivity
productivity
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support

Fellow pros and cons

Never trains AI on user data, with privacy and security emphasized as core features
Granular recording policies allow control over which meetings get recorded
Integrates with major meeting platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and productivity tools
Users on G2 appreciate the easy organization and structured agendas for meeting management
Note: Free plan is severely limited with only 5 AI notes and 5 AI recordings lifetime per user
Note: Team plan caps at 10 AI notes per user per month, which may be restrictive for frequent meeting attendees
Note: Some Reddit discussions suggest Fellow (the company) has struggled with quality control and longevity concerns on other products

tl;dv pros and cons

Unlimited video recordings and transcriptions on the free plan, making it accessible for individuals and small teams
Users consistently praise accurate transcriptions and simple, intuitive interface across G2 reviews (4.7/5 rating with 450+ reviews)
Supports 30+ languages with multi-language transcription capabilities, useful for global teams
No bot required for recording, which can reduce meeting friction compared to alternatives
Note: AI summaries sometimes struggle with complex conversations and may mix up speaker attribution, requiring manual editing according to G2 users
Note: Free plan limits AI features to 10 meetings with AI notes and 10 Ask AI queries, which may not be sufficient for active users
Note: Some users report the tool can be unreliable, with at least one Reddit user describing it as 'terrible for us, unreliable and overall useless'

Which one should you choose?

Best overall signal
Fellow

Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.

Best value signal
Fellow

Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.

Best for

Fellow

  • Teams and organizations that prioritize data privacy and security in meeting tools
  • Businesses needing structured meeting agendas with accountability tracking
  • Companies using Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams that want integrated AI note-taking

tl;dv

  • Sales teams and managers who need to record prospect calls and extract deal insights automatically
  • Remote teams conducting frequent video meetings who want searchable meeting archives
  • HR professionals and recruiters who need accurate records of interviews and onboarding sessions
  • Customer service teams tracking client interactions and feedback across multiple calls
  • Individuals and small teams looking for a free meeting transcription solution with basic AI features

FAQ

Is Fellow better than tl;dv?

It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.

Which tool has a free plan?

Fellow and tl;dv offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.

Where can I find alternatives?

View Fellow alternatives or view tl;dv alternatives.