Head-to-head · Meeting Recording Software
Bluedot vs tl;dv
Bluedot leads on 1 check, tl;dv on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBluedot · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceBluedot · $14/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Bluedot
Bluedot scores higher on our rubric for meeting recording software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Bluedot is cheaper to start at $14/user/mo against $29/user/mo.
Bluedot is the better fit for users preferring bot-free capture across devices. tl;dv is the better fit for teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis.
- Bluedot fits best
Users preferring bot-free capture across devices
- tl;dv fits best
Teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | Bluedot 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | tl;dv 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Meeting Recording Software | #8 in Meeting Recording Software |
| Best for | Users preferring bot-free capture across devices | Teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $14/user/mo (best) | $29/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 3 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Features Bluedot 0/1 · tl;dv 0/1 | ||
| Transcript search | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Recording scope | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recording retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meeting platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Sharing controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recording limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Bluedot is meeting recording software for teams that want to capture conversations without requiring a bot to join the call. It records from browsers, Mac and Windows desktop apps, iOS and Android devices, and Apple Watch, with an optional… Read the review → |
tl;dv is an AI meeting intelligence platform for sales, customer success, consulting, and other teams that rely on meeting knowledge. It records and transcribes conversations from Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, with speaker… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bluedot — where it wins
- Captures meetings through browser, desktop, mobile, Apple Watch, or file upload
- Creates summaries, action items, speaker labels, and searchable transcripts
- Connects with CRMs, ATS platforms, productivity tools, API, and MCP
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes only 5 meetings per lifetime
- Basic limits each recording to 1 hour and excludes video meetings
- CRM, ATS, SSO, SCIM, and retention controls require Business
tl;dv — where it wins
- Unlimited meeting recordings and transcriptions on the Free plan
- Meeting clips, searchable transcripts, and shareable reels
- CRM synchronization plus multi-meeting AI analysis
Where it doesn't
- Free AI notes cover only a limited number of meetings
- Business features require a paid tier
- Enterprise configuration is custom rather than fixed-price
- Bluedot8.9/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A flexible, bot-free recorder with strong capture options, AI notes, and workflow integrations.
Visit BluedotFull verdict → - tl;dv8.6/10 · Free plan
A strong fit for teams that need clips, CRM updates, and analysis across meetings.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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