tl;dv
Losing valuable insights from donor meetings because your team speaks multiple languages? Struggling to track patterns across dozens of stakeholder calls? tl;dv transforms your meetings into searchable, multilingual transcripts with AI summaries and multi-meeting intelligence—automatically extracting trends from every conversation in 30+ languages so nothing gets lost in translation.
What It Does (The Problem It Solves)
Conducting donor meetings in Spanish but documenting them in English? Reviewing dozens of fundraising calls to identify what messaging resonates? tl;dv solves these challenges by automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing your Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams calls in 30+ languages—then analyzing patterns across all your conversations to surface what's working.
Within seconds of your meeting ending, tl;dv delivers accurate transcripts, AI-generated summaries with custom formats (like MEDDIC for donor qualification), and automatically extracted action items. But here's where it gets powerful: tl;dv's multi-meeting intelligence remembers past conversations and identifies trends across multiple calls—spotting recurring donor objections, common questions from beneficiaries, or successful fundraising approaches that you can replicate.
For nonprofits managing multilingual communities, coaching fundraising teams, or coordinating complex stakeholder relationships, tl;dv transforms scattered meeting notes into an organizational knowledge base that actually helps you improve—not just document.
Best For
Organization Size
Small to large nonprofits (2-500+ staff) with regular external meetings and multilingual stakeholders.
- Grassroots organizations serving immigrant communities
- International NGOs coordinating across regions
- Fundraising teams conducting high-volume donor calls
Primary Use Cases
- Multilingual donor meetings and beneficiary interviews
- Coaching fundraising teams with AI call analysis
- Identifying patterns across stakeholder conversations
- Auto-populating CRM with meeting insights (HubSpot, Salesforce)
Ideal Team Roles
- Development directors tracking donor conversations
- Program managers conducting beneficiary needs assessments
- Executive directors with multilingual board/stakeholder meetings
- Grant writers capturing partner requirements
Not Ideal For
- Organizations needing unlimited free storage (3-month limit on free plan)
- Teams requiring native mobile apps (mobile access via platform apps only)
- Nonprofits needing video editing capabilities (Fathom offers this)
Key Features for Nonprofits
Multilingual Transcription (30+ Languages)
Transcribe meetings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and 22+ more languages with high accuracy.
Serve multilingual communities without language barriers. tl;dv automatically detects spoken language and delivers accurate transcripts—ideal for nonprofits working with immigrant populations, international partners, or diverse beneficiary groups. With 30+ languages supported (5x more than Fathom's 6), your team can document every conversation regardless of language.
Multi-Meeting Intelligence (Unique Feature)
AI that remembers past conversations and identifies patterns across multiple calls—what neither Fathom nor Fireflies offer.
Track donor relationships over time by aggregating insights from multiple touchpoints. See which fundraising messages resonate, identify recurring objections across prospect calls, or spot common themes in beneficiary feedback. This longitudinal intelligence transforms individual meeting notes into organizational knowledge that helps you improve strategies and strengthen relationships.
Sales Coaching & Call Analysis
AI-powered coaching analyzes fundraising calls for playbook adherence, objection handling, and conversation patterns.
Improve fundraising team performance with AI coaching that identifies what's working. See which team members excel at handling donor objections, which messaging drives commitments, and where conversations lose momentum. Use aggregated data to train new staff, refine your donor engagement playbook, and replicate successful approaches across the team.
Custom AI Summary Formats
Generate summaries tailored to your workflow—MEDDIC for donor qualification, custom prompts for program evaluations, or smart AI topic clustering.
Move beyond generic summaries to formats that match your needs. Use MEDDIC (Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion) for major gift qualification, create custom prompts for beneficiary intake interviews, or let AI automatically cluster topics across stakeholder feedback sessions. Summaries deliver actionable insights, not just transcripts.
CRM Auto-Population & 6,000+ Integrations
Automatically sync meeting data to HubSpot, Salesforce, and 6,000+ tools via Zapier—eliminating manual data entry.
Stop copy-pasting meeting notes into your CRM. tl;dv automatically populates donor records with call summaries, action items, and sentiment analysis (Business plan). Connect to HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Notion, Asana, or any of 6,000+ apps to create workflows that move data where it's needed—without touching a keyboard.
Shareable Clips & Timestamp Navigation
Create video clips from any transcript section and share specific moments with stakeholders—perfect for board reports and training.
Highlight impactful beneficiary testimonials, donor commitments, or program insights by creating shareable clips directly from transcripts. Timestamp-based navigation lets you jump to specific topics instantly, while clips bring transparency to board meetings and accelerate staff training by sharing real conversation examples.
Real-World Nonprofit Use Case
A regional immigrant services nonprofit serves families speaking Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. Their development director conducts 15-20 donor calls weekly while program managers interview beneficiaries to assess needs. Previously, staff spent hours translating notes or missed critical details due to language barriers.
After implementing tl;dv, the organization saw immediate impact. Beneficiary interviews in Spanish were automatically transcribed and summarized, letting program staff focus on building trust rather than note-taking. The development director used multi-meeting intelligence to identify that donors mentioning "family reunification" were 3x more likely to give—a pattern visible only when analyzing conversations over time. This insight informed a new campaign message that increased major gift conversions by 40%.
The fundraising team leveraged AI coaching to standardize donor qualification using custom MEDDIC prompts. New staff ramped up faster by watching shareable clips of successful donor conversations. Integration with their HubSpot CRM eliminated 5+ hours weekly of manual data entry, automatically logging call summaries and action items.
Within three months, the nonprofit reduced meeting follow-up time by 60%, improved donor engagement tracking across languages, and built an organizational knowledge base from hundreds of stakeholder conversations—transforming scattered notes into strategic insights that drive better programs and stronger fundraising.
Pricing
Free Plan
$0/month - Best for small teams testing the platform
- Unlimited recordings & transcriptions in 30+ languages
- 10 AI notes per month
- 10 reports per month
- 5 file uploads per month
- Recordings automatically deleted after 3 months
Pro Plan
$18/user/month (annual billing) - For growing teams
- Everything in Free plan
- Unlimited uploads, prompts, and meeting notes
- Team folders for collaboration
- Extended storage retention
Business Plan (Recommended)
$35/user/month (annual) or $59/month (monthly) - For fundraising teams
- Everything in Pro plan
- AI coaching & call analysis
- AI-generated follow-up emails
- Performance insights & trends
- HubSpot & Salesforce integrations
- 3 years of storage retention
Enterprise Plan
Custom pricing - For large nonprofits
- Everything in Business plan
- Private AI hosting (data never touches shared servers)
- Advanced data management controls
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Priority support
Special Offer
tl;dv currently offers 40% off on every annual plan. This discount applies automatically when selecting annual billing at checkout—bringing Pro to ~$10.80/user/month and Business to ~$21/user/month.
Note: Prices may be outdated or inaccurate.
Nonprofit Discount & Special Offers
tl;dv offers discounts for nonprofits and NGOs, but the percentage is not publicly disclosed. Organizations must contact tl;dv directly to receive a personalized quote.
How to Apply for Nonprofit Pricing:
- Visit tldv.io and create a free account
- Click the Support Chat icon (bottom right corner)
- Provide your organization's required number of seats and mission/cause
- tl;dv will respond with a custom nonprofit offer
Even without a nonprofit discount, the generous free plan (unlimited recordings in 30+ languages) makes tl;dv accessible for budget-conscious organizations. The 40% annual discount brings Pro to ~$11/month and Business to ~$21/month—significantly cheaper than enterprise alternatives like Gong ($5,000+ base cost).
Pro Tip: Start with the free plan to test transcription accuracy and AI summaries in your organization's primary languages before committing to paid tiers. The free plan's only limitation is 3-month storage—which is plenty for evaluating fit.
Learning Curve
Beginner
tl;dv is beginner-friendly. Users consistently praise its intuitive interface with minimal learning curve.
- 5-minute setup: sign up, connect calendar, authorize meeting platform
- Works automatically once configured—no ongoing management
- First-time users find all features immediately without training
Intermediate
Minor learning curve exists only during initial integration with existing CRM/workflow systems—not the core recording/transcription features.
Advanced
Not applicable. Even advanced features like custom AI prompts and multi-meeting intelligence are accessible through the clean, user-friendly interface.
Users note how easy it is to use and how seamlessly tl;dv integrates into their workflow. The platform features an intuitive setup that can easily compete with major providers—staff can start recording meetings immediately without lengthy onboarding.
If your team can schedule a Zoom call, they can use tl;dv. The clean design removes complexity, letting nonprofits focus on conversations rather than technology.
Integration & Compatibility
Meeting Platforms
Covers 95%+ of nonprofit video conferencing needs. tl;dv joins meetings as a bot participant and automatically records once authorized.
CRM & Productivity Tools
Native Integrations (Business Plan):
- HubSpot (auto-populate contact records)
- Salesforce (sync meeting data)
Via Zapier (6,000+ Apps):
- Slack (post summaries to channels)
- Notion (create pages from transcripts)
- Asana (auto-create action item tasks)
- Google Sheets (log meeting metadata)
- Airtable (database of donor conversations)
Security & Compliance
Data Protection:
- GDPR compliant
- SOC 2 certified
- AES-256 encryption
- EU AI Act compliant
Privacy Commitment:
- EU-hosted data storage
- End-to-end encryption
- "We'll never use your data to train AI"
- Private AI hosting (Enterprise plan)
Partnership with Anthropic ensures secure AI processing. This is critical for nonprofits handling sensitive beneficiary information or confidential donor conversations.
Data Portability
- Export transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, or PDF
- Download meeting recordings for offline storage
- Share clips via public links (no account required to view)
- API access for custom integrations (Enterprise)
You own your data. Export everything before canceling, or integrate tl;dv into existing workflows via APIs and Zapier without vendor lock-in.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 30+ language support (5x more than Fathom's 6 languages)—ideal for multilingual nonprofits serving diverse communities
- Multi-meeting intelligence unique to tl;dv—aggregates insights across conversations (neither Fathom nor Fireflies offer this)
- Generous free plan with unlimited recordings/transcriptions (Fireflies limits to 800 minutes)
- AI coaching for fundraising teams—analyzes calls for playbook adherence, objection handling, and performance trends
- Custom AI summary formats (MEDDIC, Smart AI Topics) vs. generic summaries
- Significantly cheaper than enterprise tools like Gong ($5,000+ base cost)
- Video recording included on free plan (Fathom free offers transcript-only)
- Strong security: GDPR, SOC 2, EU AI Act compliant with "never train AI on your data" commitment
- 2+ million users globally with 4.7/5 G2 rating (450+ reviews)—proven reliability
- Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve—beginner-friendly
Cons
- Recordings auto-deleted after 3 months on free plan (Fathom offers unlimited storage)
- No native mobile app—must use meeting platform apps (Zoom, Meet, Teams) for mobile recording
- No recording editing capabilities (Fathom offers post-meeting editing to remove segments)
- Nonprofit discount not publicly listed—requires manual inquiry via Support Chat (adds friction)
- CRM integrations limited to Business plan ($35/month)—free and Pro tiers must use Zapier
- Joins meetings as visible bot—may reduce participant candor in sensitive conversations (common to all tools except Amie)
- Mobile recording quality depends on meeting provider—not controlled by tl;dv
Honest Assessment
tl;dv excels for multilingual nonprofits and fundraising teams needing coaching—its 30+ language support and multi-meeting intelligence are game-changers. The generous free plan (unlimited recordings) makes it accessible, though the 3-month storage limit may be restrictive for organizations needing long-term archives. If you need unlimited free storage, choose Fathom. If you need 60+ languages or don't require multi-meeting insights, consider Fireflies. But for most nonprofits balancing language diversity, sales coaching, and budget constraints, tl;dv hits the sweet spot.
Alternatives to Consider
Fathom
Best for: Simple, Zoom-centric teams prioritizing unlimited free storage
Key Differences:
- Completely free for personal use with unlimited storage (vs. tl;dv's 3-month limit)
- Recording editing capabilities to remove segments (tl;dv lacks this)
- Limited to 6 languages vs. tl;dv's 30+ (major limitation for multilingual nonprofits)
- No multi-meeting intelligence or sales coaching features
Choose Fathom if your team primarily conducts English-language meetings on Zoom and values unlimited free storage over advanced analytics. tl;dv is better for multilingual work, fundraising coaching, or tracking insights over time.
Fireflies.ai
Best for: Comprehensive meeting intelligence across 60+ languages
Key Differences:
- 60+ language support (2x more than tl;dv's 30+)—best for global nonprofits
- Integrated calendar starting on free plan (tl;dv requires calendar connection)
- 90%+ transcription accuracy (enterprise-grade like tl;dv)
- Free tier limited to 800 minutes storage (tl;dv offers unlimited recordings on free)
- No multi-meeting AI insights (unique to tl;dv)
Choose Fireflies if you need support for less common languages (e.g., Hindi, Arabic, Thai) or integrated calendar. tl;dv is better if you want unlimited free recordings or need multi-meeting intelligence to track donor/beneficiary patterns over time.
Otter.ai
Best for: Mobile-first note-taking and collaborative transcription
Key Differences:
- Strong mobile apps for iOS/Android (tl;dv lacks native mobile)
- Collaborative note-taking with real-time editing during meetings
- Free tier limited to 600 minutes/month (tl;dv offers unlimited)
- Only 3 languages (English, Spanish, French) vs. tl;dv's 30+
- No sales coaching or multi-meeting intelligence
Choose Otter.ai if you need strong mobile capabilities or real-time collaborative note-taking. tl;dv is significantly better for multilingual work, unlimited free usage, and fundraising team coaching.
Which Tool Should You Choose?
- Choose tl;dv if: You serve multilingual communities (30+ languages), need sales coaching for fundraising teams, or want multi-meeting intelligence to track insights over time—with generous free tier.
- Choose Fathom if: You primarily work in English on Zoom and value unlimited free storage over advanced features.
- Choose Fireflies if: You need support for 60+ languages (including less common ones) and integrated calendar, but don't require multi-meeting insights.
- Choose Otter.ai if: Mobile-first note-taking and real-time collaboration are priorities, and you don't need multilingual support beyond English/Spanish/French.
Getting Started
1Sign Up for Free Account
Visit tldv.io and create a free account using your work email. No credit card required. Select your primary meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams).
Pro Tip: Use your organization's Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 account for easier calendar integration.
2Connect Meeting Platform & Calendar
Authorize tl;dv to access your meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams) and connect your calendar. This allows tl;dv to automatically join scheduled meetings and record conversations.
Important: Always inform meeting participants that recording is enabled for transparency and legal compliance (required by GDPR and most state laws).
3Test Transcription Accuracy in Your Languages
Record a few test meetings in your organization's primary languages (Spanish, Mandarin, etc.) to evaluate transcription accuracy. Review AI summaries to ensure they capture key points and action items correctly.
Pro Tip: Use different languages in one meeting to test tl;dv's language detection capabilities—helpful for multilingual stakeholder calls.
4Apply for Nonprofit Discount (Optional)
If you need Pro or Business features (unlimited uploads, sales coaching, CRM integrations), contact tl;dv Support Chat with your organization's required seats and mission to receive a custom nonprofit quote.
Recommendation: Test the free plan thoroughly first. The 40% annual discount (bringing Pro to ~$11/month) may be sufficient without a nonprofit-specific discount.
5Customize AI Prompts for Your Workflow
Set up custom AI summary formats tailored to your needs. Use MEDDIC for donor qualification calls, create custom prompts for beneficiary intake interviews, or enable Smart AI Topics to automatically cluster themes across stakeholder feedback.
Example Custom Prompt: "Summarize this grant funder meeting. Extract: 1) Funder's priorities, 2) Application deadlines, 3) Required documentation, 4) Next steps and follow-up timing."
6Integrate with CRM (Business Plan)
If using HubSpot or Salesforce, connect tl;dv (Business plan required) to automatically populate donor/contact records with meeting summaries, action items, and sentiment analysis. This eliminates manual data entry and ensures your CRM reflects the latest donor conversations.
Alternative: Use Zapier on Free/Pro plans to create custom workflows—e.g., "When tl;dv meeting ends, create Notion page with transcript and action items."
7Train Team & Build Knowledge Base
Share clips from successful donor conversations with fundraising staff for training. Use multi-meeting intelligence to identify patterns ("Donors who mention X objection respond well to Y messaging"). Build a searchable archive of stakeholder feedback to inform program improvements.
Pro Tip: Create team folders in Pro plan to organize recordings by project, department, or donor segment—making knowledge discovery easier.
8Monitor Usage & Upgrade as Needed
Track how many AI notes and reports your team uses monthly. If hitting the 10-note/month limit on free plan, upgrade to Pro ($18/month annual). If fundraising teams need sales coaching or CRM integration, upgrade to Business ($35/month annual). Remember: recordings older than 3 months are auto-deleted on free plan—export critical transcripts before they expire.
Setup Time Estimate
5-10 minutes: Account creation and meeting platform authorization
15-30 minutes: Testing transcription accuracy in your primary languages
30-60 minutes: Customizing AI prompts and integrating with CRM (if applicable)
Total setup time: 1-2 hours including testing and team onboarding. Once configured, tl;dv works automatically—no ongoing maintenance required.
Need Help with Implementation?
Get expert guidance on integrating tl;dv into your nonprofit's workflow
Setting up AI meeting tools can feel overwhelming—especially when balancing multilingual needs, CRM integrations, and team training. We help nonprofits implement tl;dv strategically:
- Design custom AI prompts for donor qualification, beneficiary intake, and stakeholder feedback
- Configure CRM auto-population workflows (HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zapier integrations)
- Train fundraising teams to leverage multi-meeting intelligence and sales coaching
- Develop data governance policies for sensitive beneficiary/donor conversations
- Compare tl;dv vs. Fathom vs. Fireflies to identify the best fit for your needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does tl;dv offer a nonprofit discount?
Yes, tl;dv offers discounts for nonprofits and NGOs, but the percentage is not publicly disclosed. Contact their Support Chat with your organization's seat requirements and mission to receive a personalized quote. The free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions, making it accessible for budget-conscious nonprofits.
Is there a free plan available?
Yes, tl;dv offers a generous free plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions in 30+ languages, 10 AI notes per month, 10 reports, and 5 uploads. The only limitation is recordings are automatically deleted after 3 months. This makes it ideal for small nonprofits testing AI meeting tools.
What languages does tl;dv support?
tl;dv supports transcription in 30+ languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, and many others. The platform interface is localized in 7 languages. This makes it significantly more versatile than competitors like Fathom (6 languages).
Full language support includes: Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and more.
How does tl;dv compare to Fathom and Fireflies?
tl;dv: 30+ languages, multi-meeting AI insights (unique feature), video recording on free plan, sales coaching, $18/month Pro plan, 3-month storage on free tier.
Fathom: Completely free for personal use with unlimited storage, but limited to 6 languages and no sales features. Best for simple English-language Zoom meetings.
Fireflies: 60+ languages (most comprehensive), integrated calendar, 800 minutes free storage, but no multi-meeting intelligence. Best for global nonprofits needing extensive language support.
What is multi-meeting intelligence?
Multi-meeting intelligence is tl;dv's unique feature that remembers past conversations and aggregates insights across multiple calls. This enables deeper data extraction over time—valuable for tracking donor relationships, grant discussions, or program feedback across multiple touchpoints. For example, it can identify that "donors who mention family reunification are 3x more likely to give" by analyzing patterns across dozens of conversations. Neither Fireflies nor Fathom offer this capability.
Do I need technical skills to use tl;dv?
No. Users consistently praise tl;dv for its intuitive interface with minimal learning curve. Setup is straightforward: sign up, connect your meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams), and start recording. The clean, user-friendly design allows first-time users to find all features immediately without lengthy onboarding. If you can schedule a Zoom meeting, you can use tl;dv.
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