tl;dv alternatives: 12 tools compared (October 2026)

jamie is an AI meeting note tool from Germany that records on the user's own device instead of sending a bot into the call. It works for online and in-person meetings and processes data only in Europe, which appeals to banks, law firms and consultancies.

Key functions

• Recording without a meeting bot, directly on Mac, Windows or iPhone
• Summaries and action items seconds after the meeting
• Ask Jamie answers questions across all meetings

Compared with tl;dv

• Starts higher: from €21 per user/month, tl;dv from €18 per user/month.
• Strong in the same markets as tl;dv: Germany.

Check before buying: Because no bot joins, participants may not notice a recording. Set a clear rule for announcing it; custom consent notices are an Enterprise feature. SAML SSO and SCIM are also Enterprise only. The SOC 2 Type II audit was still in progress in September 2026.

meinGPT is an AI workspace for German small and midsize companies from SelectCode GmbH near Munich, offering chat, custom assistants, meeting notes and workflows with hosting in Germany and the EU.

Key functions

• Chat and file analysis with several models
• Meeting transcription and summaries
• Custom assistants

Compared with tl;dv

• Different pricing model: per user instead of freemium.
• Strong in the same markets as tl;dv: Germany.

Check before buying: Plan the model budget on top of the license, since it is billed separately. At our check in September 2026 the pricing page mentioned Microsoft, Google and magic-link login but no dedicated SAML SSO; ask the vendor if you need it. Ask which model providers process data and where.

Amberscript is a European speech-to-text service that turns audio and video into transcripts and subtitles, either fully by machine or checked by human editors, for media, education, public sector and healthcare.

Key functions

• Machine transcription in minutes in more than 90 languages
• Machine subtitles generated straight from the audio track
• Amber Notes creates notes from meetings

Compared with tl;dv

• Different pricing model: flat fee instead of freemium.
• Strongest elsewhere: Netherlands.

Check before buying: The pricing page lists machine transcription subscriptions from EUR 19 a month and human transcription from EUR 1.85 per minute; compare both options for your audio volume. Uploaded files are deleted automatically after six months according to the privacy policy; plan your own archive. Single sign-on requires an Enterprise contract. Ask for the data processing agreement, which Amberscript signs on request according to its privacy policy.

Happy Scribe turns audio and video into transcripts, subtitles and translations with AI and records business meetings, for media, communications, legal and research teams that need text from spoken content.

Key functions

• AI subtitles in more than 150 languages
• AI translation of transcripts and subtitles into more than 80 languages
• AI notetaker for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Compared with tl;dv

• Different pricing model: flat fee instead of freemium.
• Strongest elsewhere: Ireland.

Check before buying: Data is hosted in the EU, and the trust center is the place to request the subprocessor list and compliance documents. Model training on your content only happens if you opt in. The meeting notetaker records participants, so inform them and, in Germany, involve the works council where recordings could monitor employees. SSO and SAML are limited to Enterprise. Minutes beyond the plan allowance cost 0.20 euros each.

Jump is an AI platform for financial advisors and wealth management firms. It records and summarizes client meetings, prepares agendas, updates the CRM, drafts follow-ups and speeds up client onboarding paperwork.

Key functions

• AI notes for client meetings synced to the CRM or financial planning software
• Meeting prep and drafts of follow-up emails and tasks
• Document intelligence and automatic completion of account opening forms

Compared with tl;dv

• States no EU hosting option; tl;dv has one.
• Different pricing model: per user instead of freemium.
• Strongest elsewhere: United States.

Check before buying: Recording client meetings requires consent and must fit record-keeping rules for advice, such as SEC and FINRA requirements in the US or MiFID II in Europe. Jump is built for US advisors and its CRM integrations are US tools, so European firms should check the data region and GDPR terms. Generated notes and emails need advisor review before they go to clients.

Otter.ai is an AI meeting assistant that joins Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet calls, transcribes them live and writes summaries with action items. Individuals can start on a free plan, and teams use shared workspaces and CRM connections.

Key functions

• Automatic transcription of Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet
• AI summaries with action items after each meeting
• AI chat answers questions across one or many meetings

Compared with tl;dv

• States no EU hosting option; tl;dv has one.
• Strongest elsewhere: United States.

Check before buying: Data is stored in the US, so EU companies should review transfer terms and the subprocessor list. Recording laws differ by US state, and some require consent from all parties. Otter uses de-identified user data to train its own models, so check whether that fits your policy. SSO is Enterprise only.

Aveni builds AI tools for regulated financial advice in the UK. Aveni Assist handles admin around client meetings for advisers and planners, and Aveni Detect automates quality assurance and Consumer Duty monitoring for compliance teams.

Key functions

• Aveni Assist summarizes advice meetings and drafts suitability reports in Word templates
• Automatic CRM updates and drafts of client emails
• Aveni Detect runs automated quality checks on calls, notes and reports

Compared with tl;dv

• Built for larger organizations than tl;dv's smallest customers.
• Strongest elsewhere: United Kingdom.

Check before buying: Aveni is designed for UK rules such as the FCA Consumer Duty, so firms elsewhere should check how far the checks match local requirements. The privacy notice says data may leave the UK or EEA with safeguards, and subprocessors are listed only on request. Recording advice meetings needs client consent, and drafted reports must be reviewed by the adviser.

Feishu, known internationally as Lark, is ByteDance's workplace platform combining chat, documents and an HR module called Feishu People, now built around AI agents integrated into daily work.

Key functions

• AI agents as “first-class citizens” since Feishu 8.0, connected to Doubao Workspace
• Feishu People automates recruiting, evaluation, motivation and training, including an OKR system
• AI-assisted meeting recorder with automatic summaries

Compared with tl;dv

• Built for larger organizations than tl;dv's smallest customers.
• Strongest elsewhere: Singapore, China.

Check before buying: Feishu and Lark are the same platform split into a China-hosted and an internationally hosted version, so which one you buy and where data sits depends on your market. Ask which independent security certifications apply to your version. Because Feishu People supports evaluation and performance reviews, PIPL Article 24 lets employees demand an explanation and refuse decisions made solely by automated means.