tl;dv vs Fathom
tl;dv starts at $18/user and Fathom at $15/user on annual billing — but minute caps, seat rules and history limits decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three teams
| Team shape | tl;dv | Fathom | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min | $18/mo Pro | $0/mo Free | Fathom |
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $29/mo Pro | $0/mo Free | Fathom |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min | $90/mo Pro | $75/mo Team | Fathom |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min (monthly billing) | $145/mo Pro | $95/mo Team | Fathom |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min | $216/mo Pro | $180/mo Team | Fathom |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $348/mo Pro | $228/mo Team | Fathom |
At a glance
| Feature | tl;dv | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Per user |
| Watch out for | The free plan’s AI-notes allowance is 10 meetings; the page does not say whether it resets monthly. | Free and Premium are individual plans — a shared team workspace starts on Team at 2 users. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $18/user | $15/user |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $29/user | $19/user |
| Entry plan includes | Pro: per seat · unlimited meetings | Team: per seat · unlimited meetings · 2+ users |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | No priced add-ons on the plan cards. | No add-ons on the plan cards. |
All plans
tl;dv
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per seat · 10 AI-noted meetings (period Not listed) |
| Pro | $29 | $18 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Business | $39 | $29 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Enterprise | — | — | per seat · unlimited meetings |
Fathom
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per seat · unlimited meetings · 1 user |
| Premium | $20 | $16 | per seat · unlimited meetings · 1 user |
| Team | $19 | $15 | per seat · unlimited meetings · 2+ users |
| Business | $34 | $25 | per seat · unlimited meetings · 2+ users |
| Enterprise | — | — | per seat · unlimited meetings |
Gotchas
tl;dv
- The free plan’s AI-notes allowance is 10 meetings; the page does not say whether it resets monthly.
- Monthly Pro is $29 vs $18 annual — “up to 40% off” for annual.
Fathom
- Free and Premium are individual plans — a shared team workspace starts on Team at 2 users.
- Monthly billing on Business is $34 vs $25 annual.
- Bot-free capture is listed as a beta feature (Mac).
FAQ
Is tl;dv cheaper than Fathom?
For 5 people, 10 meetings/week, 30 min each, annual billing with full meeting history: tl;dv $90/mo on Pro vs Fathom $75/mo on Team. The answer changes with minute caps and seat limits — use the calculator on the AI meeting notes hub for your exact team.
Do tl;dv and Fathom have free plans?
tl;dv: Free forever: unlimited video recordings and transcription; AI features include 10 meetings with AI notes and 10 Ask AI queries (period Not listed). Fathom: Free forever for individuals: unlimited recordings and transcriptions with instant AI summaries. Paid plans have a free trial (length Not listed) and a 90-day guarantee.
Which limits matter most when comparing note-takers?
Monthly transcription minutes, AI-noted meeting counts, maximum meeting length, seat minimums/maximums and how long history is kept. Our calculator checks every one of them against the official plan cards.