Earmark vs tl;dv
tl;dv records the library. Earmark ships the work.
tl;dv is a popular AI meeting recorder — unlimited recordings, clips, multi-language transcripts, and CRM follow-ups with a generous free tier. Earmark goes further for product and engineering teams: it captures botlessly and turns the live conversation into PRDs, Linear and Jira tickets, decision logs, and stakeholder updates before the call ends.
Earmark vs tl;dv, side by side
Both capture your meetings. Only one turns them into finished work.
| Capability | Earmark | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Primary output | Shippable work: PRDs, tickets, decision logs, updates | Recordings, transcripts & a searchable library |
| Works without a bot joining your call | — | |
| Builds the work in real time during the meeting | — | |
| Turns the conversation into finished deliverables | — | |
| Drafts PRDs, specs & acceptance criteria | — | |
| Creates Jira / Linear tickets | Built-in, in real time | Via integrations / Zapier |
| Meeting library, clips & multi-language | Focused on deliverables | |
| Purpose-built for product & engineering teams | Sales / CS-led, general-purpose | |
| Privacy-first: no audio stored, no training on your data | Cloud recordings; account-level controls | |
| Starting price | $8 / month | Free; Pro from ~$18 / mo |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. tl;dv is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Earmark.
Why product teams pick Earmark
Beyond the meeting library
tl;dv is a superb recorder — unlimited recordings, clips, multi-language transcripts, and a searchable archive. But you still mine that library for what matters and turn it into work. Earmark drafts the PRD, the tickets, and the recap themselves, so you leave with the deliverable, not a video to rewatch.
No bot, by default
tl;dv joins your call as a recorder. Earmark captures device-side — nothing shows up in the attendee list, which makes it easy to adopt in customer and security-conscious meetings, and it works in person too.
Built for how product teams ship
tl;dv leans sales and customer success — CRM sync and follow-up drafts. Earmark generates decision logs, acceptance criteria, and Linear and Jira tickets in the formats product and engineering teams already execute with, while you talk.
Trusted by product teams who ship through conversation
“Earmark transforms planning calls straight into PRDs and JIRA tickets. An indispensable PM tool that saves hours of documentation.”
“No other AI transcription tool gives this level of flexibility. Cuts my admin time by about 75%.”
“Earmark is far beyond a basic meeting tool — task agents build summaries, follow-ups, and deliverables while we’re still talking.”
Questions?
How is Earmark different from tl;dv?
tl;dv is an AI meeting recorder built around a searchable library, clips, transcripts, and CRM follow-ups. Earmark's output is finished work: PRDs, tickets, decision logs, and updates — generated in real time for product and engineering teams.
Does Earmark join my meetings like tl;dv?
No. Earmark captures device-side by default, so no bot appears in the participant list, and it works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and in person. tl;dv joins your call as a recorder.
tl;dv has a generous free tier — is Earmark worth it?
tl;dv's free recordings are genuinely great for a meeting archive. Earmark earns its place when you need the meeting to become shippable work — PRDs, tickets, and decision logs — instead of another recording to revisit.
Can Earmark create Jira and Linear tickets?
Yes — with titles, descriptions, and acceptance criteria, pushed to Linear and Jira before the meeting ends. tl;dv can route action items to tools via integrations and Zapier after the call.
Is my meeting data private?
Earmark is privacy-first: it doesn't store raw audio by default and never trains on your data. tl;dv stores cloud recordings with account-level retention and access controls.
Leave your next meeting with the work already done.
tl;dv's library is great to have. When you need the meeting to become shippable work for your product team, switch to Earmark — start free, no bot, no credit card.
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