Head-to-head · Meeting Recording Software
Fathom vs tl;dv
Fathom 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 scoreFathom · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceFathom · $15/user/mo
- Free planboth
Fathom scores higher on our rubric for meeting recording software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Fathom is cheaper to start at $15/user/mo against $29/user/mo.
Fathom is the better fit for users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows. tl;dv is the better fit for teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis.
- Fathom fits best
Users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows
- tl;dv fits best
Teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | Fathom 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | tl;dv 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Meeting Recording Software | #8 in Meeting Recording Software |
| Best for | Users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows | Teams needing clips and multi-meeting analysis |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo (best) | $29/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 25+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fathom 0/1 · tl;dv 0/1 | ||
| Transcript search | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| 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 | Fathom is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that records supported Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other meetings. It creates searchable transcripts, speaker-attributed notes, summaries, highlights, and action… 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
Fathom — where it wins
- Bot-free or bot-based capture with searchable transcripts
- CRM synchronization, field mapping, and API access
- Free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions
Where it doesn't
- Mobile capture is not currently supported
- Bot-free capture is currently Mac-only
- Supports seven languages
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
- Fathom8.8/10 · Free plan
A bot-free meeting recorder with searchable transcripts, AI follow-up, and CRM workflows.
Visit FathomFull verdict → - tl;dv8.6/10 · Free plan
A strong fit for teams that need clips, CRM updates, and analysis across meetings.
Visit tl;dvFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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