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A Free tl;dv Alternative
tl;dv is a meeting recorder that captures your calls, transcribes them, and makes summaries and clips. If you’d rather not record the meeting or create an account — and you already have a transcript — MinutesAI is a free, paste-based alternative.
Processed by z.ai to write your notes — not stored on our servers. How we handle your data
Summary, action items & decisions in seconds — your text is never saved.
Reading your meeting and writing the notes…
MinutesAI vs. tl;dv
| Feature | MinutesAI | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Account to start | No — paste and go | Yes |
| Joins your meeting | No bot | Bot or app records the call |
| How you get notes | Paste a transcript you have | Records & transcribes the call |
| Video clips | No — text notes only | Yes — highlight clips |
| Stores your data | Not stored on our servers | Stored in your tl;dv account |
| Price | Free (daily limit) | Free tier + paid plans |
Reflects tl;dv’s general approach as of June 2026. Features and pricing change — verify on tldv.io.
When tl;dv is the better choice
If you want a recorder that captures every call with video, makes shareable highlight clips, and keeps a searchable library, tl;dv is built for that. MinutesAI does one job: it turns a transcript you already have into clean notes, instantly, with no bot and no account.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free tl;dv alternative?
Yes. MinutesAI is free with no signup — paste a meeting transcript and get a summary, decisions, and action items. It does not record or make video clips like tl;dv; it works from a transcript you already have.
Does this record my meeting like tl;dv?
No. MinutesAI is bot-free and does not record or join calls. You paste a transcript and the notes are generated from that text.
Does it make video highlight clips?
No. tl;dv records video and makes clips. MinutesAI produces text notes — a summary, decisions, and action items — from a transcript.
Do I need a tl;dv account to use this?
No. MinutesAI is independent of tl;dv and needs no account at all.
Is my meeting data stored like it is in tl;dv?
No. tl;dv keeps your recordings and transcripts in your account. MinutesAI uses your transcript only to generate the notes and does not store it on our servers.