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Head-to-head · Google Workspace Productivity Tools

Google Keep vs tl;dv

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Google Keep #2 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Google Keep
tl;dv #5 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit tl;dv

Google Keep leads on 0 checks, tl;dv on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Keep · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth

Google Keep scores higher on our rubric for google workspace productivity tools: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Google Keep is the better fit for people who want simple, free cross-device notes. tl;dv is the better fit for teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync.

  • Google Keep fits best

    People who want simple, free cross-device notes

  • tl;dv fits best

    Teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync

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Side by side

Feature Google Keep 8.6/10 Visit ↗ tl;dv 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.1
Ranking #2 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools #5 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools
Best for People who want simple, free cross-device notes Teams wanting meeting clips, notes, and CRM sync
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $29/seat/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Keep 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
Our review
Pros
  • Free access across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension
  • Offline editing, reminders, sharing, and real-time collaboration
  • Connects with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat
  • 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
Cons
  • Its note-centric scope is narrower than a full productivity suite
  • Offline changes synchronize only after reconnecting
  • Collaboration focuses on shared notes and lists, not broader project workflows
  • 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
Our verdict

For quick capture across devices, Google Keep combines text notes, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings in a free app. It suits individuals and small groups that want lightweight organization without committing to a broader…

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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,…

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  1. Google KeepGoogle Workspace Productivity Tools 8.6Free plan
  2. tl;dvGoogle Workspace Productivity Tools 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Keep — where it wins

    • Free access across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension
    • Offline editing, reminders, sharing, and real-time collaboration
    • Connects with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat

    Where it doesn't

    • Its note-centric scope is narrower than a full productivity suite
    • Offline changes synchronize only after reconnecting
    • Collaboration focuses on shared notes and lists, not broader project workflows

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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