tl;dv

tl;dv ("too long; didn't view") carves a distinct niche by focusing on making recorded meetings instantly scannable and shareable through smart video clips. It records and transcribes meetings on Zoom and Google Meet, but its killer feature is the ease with which users can create timestamped video highlights during or after a call. These clips, complete with transcript snippets, can be shared via link, embedded in Notion or Slack, or added to project management tools. This makes it exceptionally powerful for user research teams sharing key interview moments, product teams circulating feature feedback, or sales teams highlighting compelling value propositions from a demo.

The AI generates summaries and action items, but the core value is in visual asynchronous communication. It's ideal for roles and teams that rely on sharing specific moments from conversations rather than full transcripts. Compared to Otter or Fireflies, tl;dv is more video-centric and clip-oriented, promoting a culture of async video updates. Its free plan is notably generous, making it a favorite among startups and remote-first companies.