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Lindy vs tl;dv

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Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
tl;dv logo

tl;dv

Remote Work

AI meeting recorder with highlights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; tl;dv free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, tl;dv covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and tl;dv actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and tl;dv differ
AttributeLindytl;dv
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
CategoryAIRemote Work
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Lindy

  • Slack integration
  • Email automation
  • Meeting transcription
  • Scheduled routines
  • 1,000+ app integrations
  • Skill library
  • Editable memory
  • MCP support

Only in tl;dv

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

What people use each for

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

Lindy

  • Automating email and calendar management across teamsnot tl;dv
  • Transcribing and summarizing meetings automaticallynot tl;dv
  • Updating CRM systems with meeting notes and leadsnot tl;dv
  • Generating daily reports and weekly briefsnot tl;dv
  • Processing structured data from multiple applicationsnot tl;dv

tl;dv

  • ai tools managementnot Lindy
  • Workflow automationnot Lindy
  • Reportingnot Lindy

Where each one falls short

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

Lindy

  • Requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size
  • Limited free trial period of 7 days may not allow full evaluation
  • Credit system complexity could be confusing for new users
  • Not designed for technical teams as primary tool

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

Lindy

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 7-day free trial for new team members joining via Slack
  • Plus$29.99/month
    • 3,000 credits per month
    • Slack integration
    • Email automation
  • Pro$99.99/month
    • 15,000 credits per month
    • All Plus features
    • Advanced automation
  • Max$199.99/month
    • 35,000 credits per month
    • All Pro features
    • Priority support

tl;dv

Free

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Lindy if

  • You need slack integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile.
  • You also want email automation.
Lindy 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 Lindy or tl;dv better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and tl;dv at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or tl;dv?
Lindy starts at Free and tl;dv at Free.
Does Lindy or tl;dv run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. tl;dv runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use Lindy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Lindy best used for?
Lindy is most often used for automating email and calendar management across teams, transcribing and summarizing meetings automatically, updating crm systems with meeting notes and leads, generating daily reports and weekly briefs. Of those, automating email and calendar management across teams and transcribing and summarizing meetings automatically are not what tl;dv is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that tl;dv cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. tl;dv covers Auto-recording, AI notes, Timestamps, Video clips.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lindy: How does Lindy maintain data privacy and security?

Lindy is SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA compliant. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. The platform never sells your data or uses it to train models. Enterprise plans include signed BAAs and audit logs.

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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.

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Lindy: Can we start with a free trial?

New team members joining through Slack receive a 7-day free trial before being billed. Direct signups are charged immediately. There is no permanent free tier after the trial.

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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.

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Lindy: How many applications can Lindy integrate with?

Lindy connects to over 1,000 applications including Gmail, Notion, HubSpot, GitHub, Stripe, and others, with support for Model Context Protocol servers for custom integrations.

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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.

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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.

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