Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | Otter.ai | tl;dv | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 300 min/month (30-min limit) | Unlimited meetings | tl;dv |
| Pro Plan Price | $8.33/month | $18/month | Otter.ai |
| Transcription Accuracy | ~85% | 90-95% | tl;dv |
| Languages Supported | English, Spanish, French | 30+ languages | tl;dv |
| Video Recording | Enterprise only | Free (all plans) | tl;dv |
| Mobile Apps | iOS + Android | Web only | Otter.ai |
| Transcript Editing | Yes | No | Otter.ai |
| CRM Integrations | Salesforce (Enterprise) | Salesforce, HubSpot (Pro) | tl;dv |
| Total Integrations | Limited | 5,000+ | tl;dv |
| AI Meeting Summaries | Yes | Yes + Customizable templates | tl;dv |
| Sales Features | OtterPilot for Sales | AI coaching, playbook monitoring | tl;dv |
| Clip Creation | Limited | Highlight reels | tl;dv |
Pricing Comparison
Otter.ai Pricing
- Free300 min/month
- Pro$8.33/month (1,200 min)
- Business$20/month (6,000 min)
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
No plan offers unlimited transcription - all have minute caps.
tl;dv Pricing
- FreeUnlimited meetings, 5 uploads
- Pro$18/month
- Business$59/month
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
Free plan offers more minutes than Otter.ai's Business plan.
Pros and Cons
Otter.ai
Pros
- +Simple, user-friendly interface
- +AI chatbot included in free plan
- +Affordable team pricing for small teams
- +Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- +Transcript editing and speaker tag correction
- +Good for in-person meeting capture
Cons
- -Lower transcription accuracy (~85%)
- -Limited integrations beyond major platforms
- -Only supports 3 languages
- -Transcription limits on all plans
- -Video recording only on Enterprise
tl;dv
Pros
- +Generous free plan with unlimited meetings
- +Higher transcription accuracy (90-95%)
- +30+ languages supported
- +5,000+ integrations via Zapier
- +Video recording free on all plans
- +Advanced sales coaching features
- +Customizable meeting note templates
Cons
- -Business plan pricing considered steep ($59/month)
- -Feature gap between Pro and Business tiers
- -Web-only platform (no mobile apps)
- -Cannot edit transcripts
Best Use Cases
Choose Otter.ai If:
- 1.Budget is tight - Pro plan at $8.33/month is more affordable for individuals
- 2.Mobile recording matters - You need to capture in-person meetings or interviews on the go
- 3.Transcript accuracy editing - You need to correct transcripts and speaker tags
- 4.Low meeting volume - 5-10 meetings per week where minute limits aren't an issue
- 5.Team collaboration - Need commenting and folder organization features
Choose tl;dv If:
- 1.High meeting volume - Unlimited meetings on free plan beats Otter's caps
- 2.Multilingual teams - Need support for 30+ languages
- 3.Sales teams - Want AI coaching, playbook monitoring, and objection handling
- 4.Video clips matter - Need to create and share highlight reels from meetings
- 5.CRM integration - Want Salesforce/HubSpot sync without Enterprise pricing
Final Verdict
Based on our analysis, tl;dv wins overall for most teams in 2025. The generous free plan with unlimited meetings, higher transcription accuracy (90-95% vs ~85%), 30+ language support, and 5,000+ integrations make it the better value for growing teams.
However, Otter.ai is the better choice if you need mobile apps for on-the-go recording, prefer a simpler interface, have a low meeting volume, or need to edit and correct transcripts.
- Best free plan: tl;dv (unlimited vs 300 min/month)
- Best for sales teams: tl;dv (AI coaching, playbook monitoring)
- Best for mobile: Otter.ai (iOS + Android apps)
- Best for multilingual: tl;dv (30+ languages)
- Best for budget: tl;dv free or Otter.ai Pro ($8.33/month)
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