Is tl;dv free?

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Based on tl;dv’s official pricing page (tldv.io/app/pricing), fetched 14 October 2026. We haven’t tested every plan hands-on; plans and limits change often, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

What the free plan includes

• Recording and transcription for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams
• AI notes for 10 meetings
• Recordings kept for a limited period (up to 3 months)
• Sign-up with a Google or Microsoft work account

What needs a paid plan

• Unlimited AI notes
• Longer recording storage
• Integrations with CRMs and other work tools
• Team features and admin controls (Business)

Paid plans at a glance

*Approximate conversion at the European Central Bank reference rate (via the Frankfurter API) for 13 October 2026 (1 EUR = 1.6033 AUD), before GST. Not the price you’ll be charged. tl;dv lists prices in euros (EUR). Your local currency may differ at checkout.

See our tl;dv price in Australia page for AUD details.

Is the free plan enough for you?

Upgrade if you use more than 10 AI notes a month or need recordings kept longer.

Most beginners should stay on the free plan for at least two weeks. If you never hit a limit, you don’t need to pay. If you hit a limit once a month, a workaround (waiting for the reset, or using another free tool for that task) is usually cheaper than upgrading. If you hit limits most days and the tool saves you real time, a paid plan is likely worth it.

Free alternatives

If tl;dv’s free plan doesn’t fit, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai also have free options worth comparing. Our tl;dv review covers who it suits, its pros and cons and how to get started.

How to try tl;dv without wasting money

Start on the free plan with a real task you do every week, not a toy example. Keep notes on where you hit a limit and how much time the tool saved you. If you decide to pay, choose monthly billing first, set a calendar reminder a few days before renewal, and only switch to annual once you’re sure. Prices for overseas software are often listed in US dollars or euros, so your card statement in Australian dollars will vary with the exchange rate, and your bank may add a foreign transaction fee. Overseas digital services sold to Australian consumers are generally subject to 10% GST, which may be added at checkout. If you subscribe through Apple’s App Store or Google Play, the price can differ from the website price.

Privacy and sensible use

Before you paste work or study material into any AI tool, check what your organisation or course allows, avoid sharing personal or confidential information you don’t need to, and review the provider’s data settings. Free plans don’t always include the same data controls as business plans. Always check AI output before you rely on it.

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