Remote Work · head to head
Make vs tl;dv
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month; tl;dv free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
- They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, tl;dv covers Auto-recording.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Make and tl;dv actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).
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 Make
- Visual workflow builder
- Webhooks
- API connectors
- Conditional logic
- Data transformation
- Error handling
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
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.
Make
- Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot tl;dv
- Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot tl;dv
- Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot tl;dv
- Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot tl;dv
tl;dv
- ai tools managementnot Make
- Workflow automationnot Make
- Reportingnot Make
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Make
- Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
- Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
- Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
- Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features
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
Make
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Make review.
tl;dv
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the tl;dv review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Make if
- You need visual workflow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want webhooks.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Make or tl;dv better?
- Neither clearly leads. Make 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, Make or tl;dv?
- Make starts at Free and tl;dv at Free.
- Does Make or tl;dv run on more platforms?
- Make runs on Web. tl;dv runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
- Can I use Make for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Make best used for?
- Make is most often used for automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications, building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding, enterprise automation with gdpr, soc 2 type ii compliance, rapid deployment of automations from concept to live. Of those, automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications and building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding are not what tl;dv is typically brought in for.
- What can Make do that tl;dv cannot?
- Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. tl;dv covers Auto-recording, AI notes, Timestamps, Video clips. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Make: How is Make priced and does the free plan expire?
Make offers a free plan with 1,000 credits per month at no cost and no time limit. The free plan includes the no-code workflow builder, access to 3,000+ apps, and customer support. Paid tiers (Core, Pro, Teams) are $9-$29/month with 10,000+ credits included.
Sourcetl;dv: Does tl;dv support multiple meeting platforms?
Yes. tl;dv works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, with automatic recording and transcription.
SourceMake: What happens if I exceed my monthly credits?
Extra credits beyond the monthly allowance can be purchased in bundles of 1,000 or 10,000. Auto-purchasing is available for Core, Pro, and Teams plans to automatically buy additional credits when needed.
Sourcetl;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.
SourceMake: Can I save money by switching to annual billing?
Yes, annual plans offer 15% or more savings compared to monthly billing. Monthly subscriptions continue until the end of the billing month, while annual plans run for 12 months.
Sourcetl;dv: What languages does tl;dv support for transcription?
tl;dv supports transcription and AI summaries in over 30 languages with real-time generation.
SourceMake: What happens to unused credits if I cancel?
Unused monthly credits expire at the end of each billing cycle. With annual subscriptions on Pro and Teams plans, credits are maintained for the full 12-month term. Users can cancel at any time and the organization converts to the free plan after the current billing cycle ends.
Sourcetl;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.
SourceMake: How many active scenarios can I create on the free plan versus paid plans?
The free plan is limited to 2 active scenarios and has a 15-minute minimum interval between runs. Paid plans (Core and above) offer unlimited active scenarios with the ability to schedule runs down to the minute.
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