Fathom vs tl;dv
Fathom and tl;dv compete in Meetings and transcription. We show the editorial position of each and the published criteria — AI Rankings never crowns a paid “winner” and never reorders for sponsorship.
Position in the Meetings and transcription ranking
Position comes only from the ranking criteria (rule R1). When there's an affiliate link, it's labeled and never changes the order (R5).
Side by side
| Criterion | Fathom | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking position | #1 | #4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Speaks Portuguese? | Yes | not verified |
What we verified
Fathom
Fathom
- Best for
- People who attend online meetings and want to automatically record, transcribe and summarize calls with AI.
Verified on October 19, 2026 · official site
- On the free plan
- Free plan ($0) with unlimited recordings and transcriptions, unlimited storage and AI call summaries (advanced summaries capped at 5 per month).
Verified on October 19, 2026 · official site
- Speaks Portuguese?
- Yes
Verified on October 19, 2026 · official site
- Why it's ranked here
- One of the most generous free plans in the category, with good-quality summaries right after the call.
Verified on October 19, 2026 · official site
tl;dv
tl;dv
- Why it's ranked here
- Good option for sales teams and multilingual meetings; less known than the top three.
Verified on October 14, 2026 · official site
How we compare
Both are judged by the same Meetings and transcription criteria:
Transcription accuracy (including Portuguese), quality of summaries and action items, CRM and work tool integrations, and free plan limits.
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