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tl;dv vs Microsoft 365 Copilot

tl;dv: Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, then writes notes and highlights you can share. Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. 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.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Best for: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Stands out for: Built into familiar Office apps; Can use your work files and email.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of tl;dv, Microsoft 365 Copilot
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What it isRecords Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, then writes notes and highlights you can share.AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Pricing
Free + Paid
Paid
Free to useYesNo
CategoryAI ProductivityAI Productivity
Editor rank#9 in category#13 in category
Made bytl;dvMicrosoft
Best forTeams that want searchable meeting recordings and quick summaries for people who missed the call.Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.
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
  • Works inside Office apps
  • Uses your work files and email
  • Meeting recaps in Teams
Pros
  • Supports the three main meeting platforms
  • Generous free plan for recording
  • Built into familiar Office apps
  • Can use your work files and email
  • Enterprise security controls
Cons
  • A bot joins the call, which some guests dislike
  • Full features require a paid add-on
  • Answers depend on how well files are organised
Use it to
  • Share a short recap with absent teammates
  • Clip a customer quote from a sales call
  • Push meeting notes into your CRM
  • Draft a Word document from your notes
  • Analyse data in Excel by asking questions
  • Summarise long email threads in Outlook
Web app
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Chrome extension

tl;dv vs Microsoft 365 Copilot: questions

Is tl;dv better than Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank tl;dv slightly higher overall in AI Productivity, but Microsoft 365 Copilot can be the better fit: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Which is free, tl;dv or Microsoft 365 Copilot?

tl;dv can be used for free (free + paid), while Microsoft 365 Copilot is paid.

Can I use tl;dv and Microsoft 365 Copilot together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example share a short recap with absent teammates with tl;dv, and draft a Word document from your notes with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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