Head-to-head · Google Workspace Productivity Tools
Fellow vs tl;dv
Fellow 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 scoreFellow · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceFellow · $7/user/mo
- Free planboth
Fellow scores higher on our rubric for google workspace productivity tools: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Fellow is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $29/user/mo.
Fellow is the better fit for teams that need AI meeting notes and follow-through. tl;dv is the better fit for teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync.
- Fellow fits best
Teams that need AI meeting notes and follow-through
- tl;dv fits best
Teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync
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Side by side
| Feature | Fellow 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | tl;dv 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools | #5 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools |
| Best for | Teams that need AI meeting notes and follow-through | Teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $29/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fellow 0/3 · tl;dv 0/3 | ||
| Marketplace listing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Admin controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Workspace surfaces | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fellow is an AI meeting assistant for individuals, teams, and organizations that need a consistent way to capture conversations and follow through afterward. It records and transcribes meetings, generates summaries and suggested action… Read the review → |
Meeting conversations are easier to revisit when their recordings, transcripts, notes, and follow-up work stay connected. tl;dv captures meetings from Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, then adds speaker-recognized transcription,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fellow — where it wins
- AI recording, transcription, summaries, and suggested action items
- Searchable transcripts with speaker identification and organized archives
- Integrations across meetings, project tools, CRM, and collaboration apps
Where it doesn't
- Free plan places lifetime limits on AI notes and recordings
- Advanced recording controls and analytics require Enterprise
- Monthly Team and Business billing costs more than annual billing
tl;dv — where it wins
- Records and transcribes meetings with speaker recognition and searchable transcripts
- Creates AI notes, summaries, action items, and shareable meeting clips
- Connects with Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, CRMs, and project tools
Where it doesn't
- Business plan pricing differs by billing term: $29 annual or $39 monthly per seat
- Pro is listed at $29 per seat monthly, while another Pro listing has no price
- Enterprise highlights custom configuration rather than a published fixed price
- Fellow8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Fellow turns recorded meetings into searchable notes, summaries, and assigned follow-through.
Visit FellowFull verdict → - tl;dv8.1/10 · Free plan
Turns meetings into searchable notes, action items, clips, and CRM updates.
Visit tl;dvFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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