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tl;dv vs Clockwise

tl;dv: Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, then writes notes and highlights you can share. Clockwise: Smart calendar assistant that moves meetings around to protect blocks of focus time. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

tl;dv

Best for: Teams that want searchable meeting recordings and quick summaries for people who missed the call.

Stands out for: Supports the three main meeting platforms; Generous free plan for recording.

Clockwise

Best for: Knowledge workers and teams whose days are broken up by meetings.

Stands out for: Works quietly in the background; Benefits grow when the whole team uses it.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of tl;dv, Clockwise
tl;dv
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Clockwise
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What it isRecords Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, then writes notes and highlights you can share.Smart calendar assistant that moves meetings around to protect blocks of focus time.
Pricing
Free + Paid
Free + Paid
Free to useYesYes
CategoryAI ProductivityAI Productivity
Editor rank#9 in category#16 in category
Made bytl;dvClockwise
Best forTeams that want searchable meeting recordings and quick summaries for people who missed the call.Knowledge workers and teams whose days are broken up by meetings.
Key features
  • Records Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • AI notes and timestamped highlights
  • Search across all recorded meetings
  • Integrations with CRMs and team chat
  • Automatic focus time blocks
  • Moves flexible meetings to better slots
  • Team scheduling that respects everyone's calendar
  • Works with Google Calendar and Outlook
Pros
  • Supports the three main meeting platforms
  • Generous free plan for recording
  • Works quietly in the background
  • Benefits grow when the whole team uses it
Cons
  • A bot joins the call, which some guests dislike
  • Needs calendar access to work
Use it to
  • Share a short recap with absent teammates
  • Clip a customer quote from a sales call
  • Push meeting notes into your CRM
  • Protect two hours a day for deep work
  • Find a time that suits a whole team
  • Cut down on gaps between meetings
Web app
Chrome extension

tl;dv vs Clockwise: questions

Is tl;dv better than Clockwise?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank tl;dv slightly higher overall in AI Productivity, but Clockwise can be the better fit: Knowledge workers and teams whose days are broken up by meetings.

Which is free, tl;dv or Clockwise?

Both can be used without paying: tl;dv is free + paid and Clockwise is free + paid. Paid plans add more usage or features.

Can I use tl;dv and Clockwise together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example share a short recap with absent teammates with tl;dv, and protect two hours a day for deep work with Clockwise.

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