Aura Meet vs tl;dv
tl;dv records meetings by joining as a bot in Zoom, Meet, and Teams — uploading everything to the cloud. Aura Meet works from your phone, with any meeting, privately.
The bot problem
tl;dv works by sending a visible bot — "tl;dv Notetaker" — into your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls. Other participants see it join, get notified, and often feel uncomfortable being recorded. Aura Meet captures audio from your phone's microphone — completely invisible and private. No bot, no awkward moments.
| Feature | Aura Meet | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| On-device transcription | ||
| Zero audio to server | ||
| No bot joins your meeting | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Works with in-person meetings | ||
| Works with any meeting platform | ||
| AI-powered summaries | ||
| Action item detection | ||
| Real-time AI insights | ||
| 99 languages | ||
| PDF executive reports | ||
| Video recording | ||
| Free tier included | ||
| Pro price | $9.99/mo | $18/mo |
Beyond video calls
tl;dv only works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams video calls. In-person meetings, phone calls, conferences, and hybrid meetings are completely unsupported. Aura Meet works with any meeting, anywhere — just tap record on your phone. In a coffee shop, a boardroom, or at 35,000 feet.
Privacy Shield: On-device vs. cloud recording
tl;dv records your entire meeting (video and audio) and uploads it to cloud servers for processing and storage. This creates compliance risk for organizations handling sensitive information.
Aura Meet's Privacy Shield processes everything on-device — zero audio is ever uploaded, no cloud storage, and no third-party access to your conversations. Learn more about our privacy architecture →
Frequently Asked Questions
Does tl;dv join my meeting as a bot?
Yes. tl;dv sends a visible bot participant ("tl;dv Notetaker") into your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls. All participants can see it. Aura Meet records from your phone's microphone — invisible to everyone else.
Can tl;dv work with in-person meetings?
No. tl;dv only works with video calls on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. It cannot record in-person meetings, phone calls, or conferences. Aura Meet works with any meeting — online or in-person — from your phone.
Does tl;dv work offline?
No. tl;dv requires an internet connection and a video call platform to function. Aura Meet works fully offline — all transcription and AI processing happens on your device without any internet connection.
What's a private alternative to tl;dv?
Aura Meet is the private alternative. Unlike tl;dv, it doesn't send bots to your meetings, doesn't upload audio to the cloud, and works offline. Everything is processed on your device. Free to start with 10 meetings per month.
Can tl;dv transcribe in multiple languages?
tl;dv offers limited multilingual support. Aura Meet supports 99 languages with on-device processing — no internet required.
Meeting notes without the bot
Free to start. No credit card required. 10 meetings per month on the free plan.
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