Autorec vs tl;dv
Local-first vs a cloud notetaker
tl;dv is built for sales teams that review calls for coaching, with timestamps, clips and CRM integrations, and it has a usable free plan. It records the standard way: a bot joins the call and the recording lives in tl;dv's cloud. Autorec is a single-user local recorder with no bot and no cloud. If you review calls as a team and want clips and CRM sync, tl;dv earns it. If you want a private local record of your meetings, Autorec is the simpler answer.
Side by side
| Autorec | tl;dv | |
|---|---|---|
| How it records | Captures the meeting window from your desktop | A bot joins the call as a participant |
| Where recordings live | Your disk only, never uploaded | Vendor cloud |
| Transcription | On-device with whisper.cpp, writes .txt and .srt | In the vendor cloud |
| Visible in the call | No, nothing extra appears in the call | Yes, an extra attendee appears |
| Pricing | €20 once per major version, free tier available | $18/user/mo (free plan available) |
| Works offline | Yes, recording and transcription run locally | No, needs a connection |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows (macOS in development) | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Team features | No, single-user; no shared library or admin | Yes, shared library and admin |
Pricing and features for tl;dv last checked 2026-05-22. Vendor pricing changes; check their site for the current number.
Which one fits you
Choose Autorec if
You want meetings recorded without a visible bot, files kept only on your disk, and a single €20 purchase. You are recording for your own reference, not building a coaching library, and you may be on Linux, which tl;dv does not support.
Choose tl;dv if
You coach a sales team on recorded calls, you want shareable clips and timestamps, and CRM integrations matter. tl;dv does all of that and has a free tier to start. Autorec has no clips, no sharing and no integrations.
What it costs over time
tl;dv has a free plan; its paid plans start around $18 per user per month. A three-person team on the paid plan over two years is roughly $1,300. Autorec is €20 once per major version, with one license covering up to 5 devices — a three-person team still pays €20 once and is done. If tl;dv's free plan covers you, compare features instead of price. Either way, tl;dv's paid price buys coaching and CRM features Autorec does not have.
Moving off tl;dv
tl;dv stores recordings and transcripts in its web app, with export options for both. Download what you want to keep before cancelling. If you relied on tl;dv pushing data to a CRM, you will need another route, since Autorec does not integrate. Otherwise there is nothing to import: Autorec just starts recording locally from the next meeting it detects.
Common questions
Can Autorec make clips from a call like tl;dv?
No. tl;dv is good at timestamped clips you can share for coaching. Autorec records the full meeting and transcribes it locally, but it has no clipping or sharing features.
Does Autorec join the call as a bot like tl;dv?
No. tl;dv sends a bot into the meeting. Autorec records the meeting window from your desktop, so no extra participant appears.
Where are my recordings stored with Autorec?
On your local disk. tl;dv keeps recordings and transcripts in its cloud. Autorec writes the video, transcript and summary to your machine and uploads nothing.
Is Autorec right for a sales coaching workflow?
Probably not. Coaching needs shared clips, team libraries and CRM sync, which tl;dv provides and Autorec does not. Autorec suits private recording, not team call review.
Compare Autorec to other tools
Decide for yourself
Record three meetings a day on the free tier, no account and no upload. Buy once for €20 when you are ready.
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