Sembly AI
Strong ChoiceAI meeting assistant that captures notes, decisions, and action items with automations into CRM and collaboration tools.
From $10/mo
Prices checked April 5, 2026sembly.ai pricing page
75/100
Tool matchup
Sembly AI vs tl;dv
Sembly AI vs tl;dv for consultants. Compare two Delivery & Reporting tools on pricing, setup speed, strengths, and Curalo score.
tl;dv
Strong ChoiceAI meeting recorder and summarizer with CRM sync. Generous free tier with unlimited recordings. Multi-language transcription and cross-meeting AI reports.
Free, paid from $18/mo
Prices checked October 21, 2026tldv.io pricing page
75/100
Verdict
Sembly AI and tl;dv are nearly tied.
Decision guidance
- Sembly AI: Strong on UX quality
- tl;dv: Strong on UX quality
- Both options are close on total score. Choose based on workflow constraints and setup preference.
What drives this decision
- Outcome fit favors tl;dv by 1 points.
- Integrations favors Sembly AI by 1 points.
- UX polish favors tl;dv by 1 points.
Decision shortcuts
Which one fits your practice
Choose Sembly AI if
- Best fit: Teams that need meeting outcomes to flow into task, CRM, and reporting systems automatically
- Trust & support matters most to you: Sembly AI scores 8/10 vs 7/10 for tl;dv.
- Integrations matters most to you: Sembly AI scores 11/15 vs 10/15 for tl;dv.
Choose tl;dv if
- Best fit: Consultants who want meeting notes to flow into sales and delivery systems
- UX polish matters most to you: tl;dv scores 13/15 vs 12/15 for Sembly AI.
- Outcome fit matters most to you: tl;dv scores 20/25 vs 19/25 for Sembly AI.
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- Sembly AI: 75/100
- tl;dv: 75/100
- Sembly AI and tl;dv are nearly tied.
Best fit
Who each tool is for
Sembly AI
Strong ChoiceBest for: Teams that need meeting outcomes to flow into task, CRM, and reporting systems automatically.
Why pick it: Strong action-item extraction and automation options help convert meetings into tracked execution items.
Watch for: If you only need basic transcription, lighter note-taking tools can be simpler and cheaper.
tl;dv
Strong ChoiceBest for: Consultants who want meeting notes to flow into sales and delivery systems.
Why pick it: Unlimited free recordings set it apart. CRM sync means meeting insights update your pipeline automatically without manual data entry.
Watch for: Paid tier is needed for advanced features like cross-meeting reports. If you need those on day one, Otter or Fathom may deliver faster.
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Sembly AI | tl;dv | |
|---|---|---|
| Quick facts | ||
| Pricing sanity | From $10/mo | Free, paid from $18/mo |
| Integrations | 5+ | 3+ |
| Score breakdown | ||
| Outcome fit | 19/25 | 20/25 |
| Setup speed | 14/20 | 14/20 |
| Pricing sanity | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Integrations | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| UX polish | 12/15 | 13/15 |
| Trust & support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Summary | ||
| Best for | Teams that need meeting outcomes to flow into task, CRM, and reporting systems automatically. | Consultants who want meeting notes to flow into sales and delivery systems. |
| Main weakness | Slower to set up | Fewer integrations |
Pricing
Plan-by-plan pricing
Sembly AI
Plan-by-plan pricing is not recorded yet. See the starting price above and the vendor's pricing page.
Prices checked April 5, 2026sembly.ai pricing page
tl;dv
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Unlimited recordings; AI notes for 10 meetings |
| Pro | $18 per seat / month, billed annually$29 per seat / month, billed monthly | Unlimited meetings with AI notes; custom AI note templates |
| Business | $29 per seat / month, billed annually$39 per seat / month, billed monthly | Multi-meeting AI insights; scheduled AI reports; custom vocabulary |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales |
Prices checked October 21, 2026tldv.io pricing page
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Seats
Billing
Sembly AI
Plan-by-plan pricing is not recorded yet. See the starting price above and the vendor's pricing page.
tl;dv
$18 per month · $216 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: Pro, $18 per seat or user
Uses list prices from each vendor's pricing page, before tax and discounts. Free plans and custom-quote plans are left out.
Platforms
Where each tool runs
| Platform | Sembly AI | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| iOS app | Not checked yet | Listed |
| Android app | Not checked yet | Listed |
Based only on what each vendor's pricing page states. A platform that is not listed there may still be supported.
Method
How we checked
- Scores: Curalo rates each tool out of 100 on six consultant criteria (outcome fit, setup speed, pricing, integrations, UX, trust and support). See the scoring method
- Sembly AI: prices checked April 5, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: sembly.ai
- tl;dv: prices checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: tldv.io
- Plans, limits and platforms are copied from each vendor's pricing page in the vendor's own terms.
- Anything a vendor does not publish is shown as not listed rather than guessed. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's page before buying.
Common questions
Questions consultants ask before choosing
Which is better for consultants, Sembly AI or tl;dv?
Sembly AI and tl;dv both score 75/100 on Curalo's consultant rubric, so choose by workflow fit and price.
Is Sembly AI or tl;dv cheaper?
Sembly AI: From $10/mo. tl;dv's cheapest paid plan is Pro at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
When is Sembly AI the wrong choice?
If you only need basic transcription, lighter note-taking tools can be simpler and cheaper.
When is tl;dv the wrong choice?
Paid tier is needed for advanced features like cross-meeting reports. If you need those on day one, Otter or Fathom may deliver faster.
Guides
Guides for this matchup
AI Meeting & Workshop Stack for Consultants
Capture every meeting insight and turn workshops into structured deliverables with the right AI transcription and note-taking stack.
Building a Client Reporting WorkflowTurn meetings into decision-ready client updates by connecting call capture, action tracking, and KPI reporting.
Stop Copy-Pasting Between Five Tabs: How to Connect Your Consulting StackThe practical guide to wiring your consulting tools together. Which integrations actually matter, what to automate first, and the mistakes that silently break your workflow.
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