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August Smart Lock vs tl;dv

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
tl;dv logo

tl;dv

Remote Work

AI meeting recorder with highlights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only tl;dv has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; tl;dv free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, tl;dv covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and tl;dv actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and tl;dv differ
AttributeAugust Smart Locktl;dv
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeRemote Work
Founded20122020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in tl;dv

  • Auto-recording
  • AI notes
  • Timestamps
  • Video clips
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Teams
  • Notion

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot tl;dv
  • Guest accessnot tl;dv
  • Remote unlocknot tl;dv
  • Activity monitoringnot tl;dv

tl;dv

  • ai tools managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Workflow automationnot August Smart Lock
  • Reportingnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

tl;dv

  • Free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • Real-time transcription accuracy may vary across 30+ supported languages
  • Requires third-party app installation in Zoom/Google Meet/Teams

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

tl;dv

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the tl;dv review.

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose tl;dv if

  • You need auto-recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
  • You also want ai notes.
tl;dv review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or tl;dv better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and tl;dv at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or tl;dv?
tl;dv has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for tl;dv.
Does August Smart Lock or tl;dv run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. tl;dv runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use tl;dv for free?
Yes. tl;dv has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what tl;dv is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that tl;dv cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. tl;dv covers Auto-recording, AI notes, Timestamps, Video clips. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

tl;dv: Does tl;dv support multiple meeting platforms?

Yes. tl;dv works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, with automatic recording and transcription.

Source
tl;dv: Is there a free plan for tl;dv?

Yes. tl;dv offers a free-forever plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions in 30+ languages.

Source
tl;dv: What languages does tl;dv support for transcription?

tl;dv supports transcription and AI summaries in over 30 languages with real-time generation.

Source
tl;dv: Does tl;dv integrate with CRM tools?

Yes. The Pro plan ($18/user/month) includes integrations with Salesforce and HubSpot, plus access to over 6,000 other tools.

Source
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