Key takeaways
- A meeting recorder that saves highlights from Google Meet, Zoom and Teams.
- Best for: Teams that want a one-click recorder for Google Meet, Owners who want a free plan to try first.
- Pricing: Free plan, paid plans from Pro: $18 per seat per month, billed yearly, as listed on November 6, 2026.
What tl;dv does
tl;dv records video calls and joins Google Meet through a Chrome extension. A small business can use it to keep recordings of client calls. It has a free plan and paid plans per seat.
Who it’s for
A good fit for
- Teams that want a one-click recorder for Google Meet
- Owners who want a free plan to try first
Not a good fit for
- Buyers who want US dollar prices, because the pricing page showed euros
- Teams that need to check the free plan limits first, which the page did not list
tl;dv pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | $0 |
| Pro | $18 per seat per month billed yearly, or $29 billed monthly |
| Business | $29 per seat per month billed yearly, or $39 billed monthly |
There is a free plan. As listed on tl;dv’s pricing page on November 6, 2026. Prices change, so check the live page before you buy.
Key features
- Chrome extension
- A tl;dv button next to the Meet controls invites the bot.
- Record now
- Paste a meeting link on the tl;dv home page to record.
- Admit and Record
- You admit the bot from the extension when it asks to join.
- Host admission
- The host must admit the bot or it will not record.
How to get started with tl;dv
- Install the tl;dv Chrome extension.
- Join your Google Meet and click the tl;dv button next to the meeting controls.
- Or click Record now on the tl;dv home page and paste your Meet link.
- When the bot asks to join, click Admit and Record in the extension.
- Make sure the host admits the bot, or it will not record.
Steps based on tl;dv’s own documentation. Menus change, so follow the live page if they differ.
Full walkthroughHow to Set Up tl;dv for Your TeamAccounts, team invites, admin and data settings, connecting your apps, and three tasks to try first.tl;dv alternatives
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tl;dv: common questions
How do I record a Google Meet with tl;dv?
Install the Chrome extension and click the tl;dv button in the meeting. The host must admit the bot or it will not record.
What does tl;dv cost?
The pricing page lists Free, Pro and Business plans. Pro is $18 per seat per month billed yearly, or $29 billed monthly.
Sources
Read on November 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and menus, so check the live page before you buy.
About the author
Andy Kang, AI Partner Team. Andy Kang writes the AI directory for AI Partner Team, which sets up and builds AI tools for small businesses alongside managed IT. Each page is written from the vendor’s own pricing, help and trust pages, and shows the day those pages were checked.
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