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n8n vs tl;dv

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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tl;dv

Software

AI meeting recorder with highlights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; tl;dv free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, tl;dv covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and tl;dv actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and tl;dv differ
Attributen8ntl;dv
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
Founded20192020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

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.

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot tl;dv
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot tl;dv
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot tl;dv
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot tl;dv

tl;dv

  • ai tools managementnot n8n
  • Workflow automationnot n8n
  • Reportingnot n8n

Where each one falls short

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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

tl;dv

Free

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

Which should you pick?

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n 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 n8n or tl;dv better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n 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, n8n or tl;dv?
n8n starts at Free and tl;dv at Free.
Does n8n or tl;dv run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. tl;dv runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use n8n for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is n8n best used for?
n8n is most often used for building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams, visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code, enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud options, integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom api connections. Of those, building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams and visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code are not what tl;dv is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that tl;dv cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. tl;dv covers Auto-recording, AI notes, Timestamps, Video clips.

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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