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tl;dv vs Fireflies.ai

A side-by-side comparison of tl;dv and Fireflies.ai — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria
tl;dv
Meeting assistant
Fireflies.ai
Meeting assistant
Rating
4.1
4.5
Pricing
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $18/mo
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $10/user/mo
  • Business: $19/user/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Strong multilingual transcription
  • ✓ Useful free plan
  • ✓ Deep sales features
  • ✓ Cross-meeting insights
  • ✓ Auto-records
  • ✓ Broad CRM integration
  • ✓ Conversation intelligence
  • ✓ Good value
Cons
  • ✗ AI action caps
  • ✗ Dense interface
  • ✗ Bot must join calls
  • ✗ Bot joins meetings
  • ✗ English-first
  • ✗ Mind privacy
Best forMultilingual teams, Sales call analysis, User interviews, Remote collaborationSales teams, Meeting notes, CRM logging, Reviews
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, ChromeWeb, iOS, Android

Our verdict

Fireflies.ai edges ahead on our overall rating (4.5 vs 4.1), but both are capable choices.

Choose tl;dv if you want Multilingual teams, Sales call analysis. Choose Fireflies.ai if you need Sales teams, Meeting notes.

Read the full tl;dv review →Read the full Fireflies.ai review →

FAQ

Is tl;dv better than Fireflies.ai?

In our review tl;dv rates 4.1/5 and Fireflies.ai rates 4.5/5. tl;dv is best for Multilingual teams, Sales call analysis, while Fireflies.ai suits Sales teams, Meeting notes — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between tl;dv and Fireflies.ai?

tl;dv: Meeting recording and analysis for sales and teams — 30+ languages, CRM-connected. Fireflies.ai: Automatically joins meetings to transcribe and summarize, with deep CRM and collaboration integrations.

Which is cheaper, tl;dv or Fireflies.ai?

tl;dv starts at Free (Free); Fireflies.ai starts at Free (Free).