SlateSlate vs tl;dv: Which is better? (2026)
tl;dv records Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls with a bot or its desktop app, but lists over 30 transcription languages and doesn't describe live translation.
TLDR: Slate wins if your conversations cross languages: it transcribes 99 languages, translates live in 60+, and records from iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. tl;dv is better for teams that work on Windows or Android, want notes pushed into HubSpot or Salesforce on a paid plan, or want a free plan that isn't capped by transcription minutes.
When a call switches between languages, Slate keeps up: it transcribes recordings in 99 languages and shows a live translation next to the original in 60+, labelled by speaker, on iPhone and Mac. See every language.
On a Mac, Slate captures Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex audio itself, so there is no notetaker in the participant list. Away from the desk, the iPhone and Apple Watch apps record the conversation in the room, and every recording gets an AI summary you can ask questions about. Try it free for 100 minutes a month, or compare plans on pricing.
| Feature | Slate | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | 100 minutes a month | Free: unlimited recordings and transcription, up to 40 web recordings a week, AI notes for up to 10 meetings, data kept up to 3 months |
| Paid plan from | Pro: $69.99/year or $19.99/month | Pro: €18 per seat/month on the annual plan, or €29 billed monthly (the page showed prices in euros) |
| Recording | ||
| Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls on a Mac without a bot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records in-person conversations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records from Apple Watch | ✓ | ✕ |
| Languages | ||
| Transcribes recordings in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live transcription in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live translation while people talk | ✓ | ✕ |
| Notes | ||
| Speaker labels | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI summaries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask questions about a recording | ✓ | ✓ Limited on Free |
| Apps and integrations | ||
| iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ Recording only |
| Mac app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows or Android app | ✕ | ✓ |
| CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) | ✕ | ✓ Pro plan and up |
✓ offered · ✕ not offered, or not stated on tl;dv's own pages. tl;dv facts from tl;dv's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Questions about Slate and tl;dv.
Does tl;dv join my calls as a bot?
A tl;dv bot can join Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls. Its Mac and Windows desktop app can record those calls, and other apps such as Slack huddles, without a bot. Slate never sends a bot: the Mac app captures the call audio itself. How it works.
Can tl;dv translate a meeting live?
tl;dv can translate a transcript and meeting summary with AI, but its pages don't describe translating while people speak. Slate shows the original and the translation side by side as the conversation happens, in 60+ languages. How live translation works.
How many languages does tl;dv transcribe?
tl;dv says it supports over 30 languages for transcription; its help centre lists 42 entries, including regional variants such as Portuguese (BR) and Portuguese (PT). Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages.
Is tl;dv cheaper than Slate?
tl;dv's free plan doesn't cap transcription minutes; it limits AI notes to 10 meetings and web recordings to a weekly number. Slate's free plan includes 100 minutes a month. On paid plans, tl;dv Pro is priced per seat and costs more per month than Slate Pro on the yearly plan. See the table above for both.
Does tl;dv work on Windows or Android?
Yes. tl;dv has a desktop app for Windows and Mac, a web app, and iPhone and Android apps that record in-person meetings. Slate has no Windows, Android or web app; it runs on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac.
Can I record an in-person meeting on my phone with tl;dv?
Yes. tl;dv's mobile app records audio of in-person meetings, and you open the transcript and notes in its web app. Slate records in person on iPhone and Apple Watch and every recording gets a transcript with speaker labels, an AI summary and Ask AI.
Which meeting-notes app is right for you?
Slate transcribes, translates and summarizes on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Try it free; see what the free plan includes.
Features and prices change. tl;dv is a trademark of its owner. Slate is not affiliated with tl;dv.
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