Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
tl;dv vs Fathom (2026)
Published starting prices: tl;dv, Free; Pro $18/seat/mo (yearly). Fathom, Free; Premium $20/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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MeetingsFree tier
tl;dv
An AI meeting recorder and notetaker with sales-call insights and CRM sync.
Per seatFree; Pro $18/seat/mo (yearly)
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MeetingsFree tier
Fathom
A free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises, with paid team plans.
SubscriptionFree; Premium $20/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: tl;dv Pro: $18/seat/mo (billed yearly), and Fathom Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum). tl;dv lists the lower one. tl;dv and Fathom also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: tl;dv: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026. Fathom: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  tl;dv |  Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Pro $18/seat/mo (yearly) | Free; Premium $20/mo |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Subscription |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Plans |
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| Pricing note | not published | not published |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | tl;dv | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An AI meeting recorder and notetaker with sales-call insights and CRM sync. | A free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises, with paid team plans. |
| Made by | tl;dv | Fathom |
| Listed under | Meeting notes agents, Sales & SDR agents | Meeting notes agents |
| Jobs it fits |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
tl;dv
We haven't found a verified public use case for tl;dv yet.
Fathom
We haven't found a verified public use case for Fathom yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- Per seatFree plan
tl;dv is best for
- Teams that need to: Record and summarise meetings; Sync call notes to a CRM.
- Budget: starts at Free; Pro $18/seat/mo (yearly) (per seat, free plan available).
- SubscriptionFree plan
Fathom is best for
- Teams that need to: Record and summarise meetings; Share clips and highlights.
- Budget: starts at Free; Premium $20/mo (subscription, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: tl;dv · Fathom.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, tl;dv or Fathom?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: tl;dv Pro: $18/seat/mo (billed yearly), and Fathom Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum). tl;dv lists the lower one. tl;dv and Fathom also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is tl;dv free? Is Fathom free?
tl;dv: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026. Fathom: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does tl;dv cost?
tl;dv lists Free: $0; Pro: $18/seat/mo (billed yearly); Business: $29/seat/mo (billed yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $18/seat/mo (billed yearly). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Fathom cost?
Fathom lists Free: $0; Premium: $20/mo ($16 billed yearly); Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum); Business: $34/user/mo ($25 yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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