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The tl;dv alternative with no bot, built for Claude and ChatGPT

tl;dv is a meeting recorder for sales teams, and its bot joins by default. Guacamole never joins, keeps every note, and puts your calls inside Claude and ChatGPT on one simple plan.

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Mark and the shop quote connected
YWhat did Mark want from Friday’s call, and what do I owe him?
Searched your meetings · Harbor & Fern weekly, Fri✓

Mark asked for an online shop before launch. You agreed to quote it as phase two, so launch stays on the 15th.

You owe him the phase two shop quote by Thursday, starting with the three lead blends.

“Even just the three main blends would do.”Mark Ellery · Fri 12:04 · from Guacamole
Reply to Claude…
ChatGPT
Prep me for my 3pm with Mark. What changed since we last spoke?
Used Guacamole · 2 meetings with Mark

Since Friday: launch moved from the 15th to the 22nd, and the shop is approved as phase two.

Still open: you owe Mark the phase two quote, due Thursday.

Worth asking: which three blends go in the shop first.

Ask anything
Pick Guacamole if

you want no bot, every note kept, one to-do list across calls, prep before each meeting, and Claude and ChatGPT on one plan, for $8.50 a month.

Pick tl;dv if

you want video recordings and clips, CRM sync and call scoring for a sales team, or phone recording in person.

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No bot, ever

tl;dv joins as a guest unless you use its audio-only desktop recorder. Guacamole never joins, on any call.

Taking notes
MarkCould we add an online shop before launch?
YouWe’ll quote it as phase two. Launch stays on the 15th.
✓
To-do for youSend Mark the phase two quote
02

Claude and ChatGPT on one plan

No upgrade needed to ask your AI about your calls. It is what Guacamole is for.

Claude
What did I promise Lena, across all our calls?
Three things: the launch date confirmation, final menu photos by Wednesday, and a usage guide for café managers.
From 4 calls with Lena Marsh
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One to-do list for every call

No exporting action items. Every promise lands in one list that ticks itself off.

To-do · from your meetings
Send Mark the phase two quoteThu
Share the sitemap for approvalMon
Confirm the launch date with LenaToday
✓Book the photo shootDone
tl;dvAbout $18/ month

Pro, per seat, billed annually (shown as €18; more month to month). Free plan keeps recordings 3 months.

Guacamole$8.50/ month

Everything included. Notes kept forever. 5 calls free.

Guacamole vs tl;dv, line by line

tl;dv
A bot joins the callYes by default; the desktop app records audio without one✓Never
Claude and ChatGPTThrough its connector, from the Pro plan✓Included, it is the core of the product
To-dosAction items per meeting, pushed to tools like Asana or Notion✓One list across every call, ticks itself off
Prep before a callNot as a core feature✓What changed since last time, what you owe
Notes kept on the free planRecordings kept 3 months✓Every call, kept forever
Entry paid planAbout $18 a month billed annually✓$8.50 a month
Video recording and clipsYesNo, notes only
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extension, Mac, Windows, phone apps for in-person recordingMac (Windows and iPhone coming)
Teams and sales toolsYes, with CRM sync and coachingNot yet

tl;dv details from tldv.io, checked October 4, 2026. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest.

Where tl;dv is the better pick

We would rather you pick the right tool.

Switching takes two minutes

  1. 1Download Guacamole

    It sits in your menu bar.

  2. 2Connect Claude or ChatGPT

    Paste one link from the app.

  3. 3Take your next call

    Notes, to-dos and prep start from there.

Questions

Is Guacamole a tl;dv alternative?

Yes. Both take meeting notes and connect to Claude and ChatGPT. Guacamole never uses a bot, keeps every note, keeps one to-do list across calls and costs $8.50 a month.

Does tl;dv join my calls as a bot?

By default, yes. Its desktop app can record audio without a bot. Guacamole never joins.

Do I need a higher plan for Claude or ChatGPT?

With tl;dv, the connector needs Pro or higher. With Guacamole it is included in the one plan.

How long does tl;dv keep recordings?

On the free plan, 3 months. Guacamole keeps every note forever.

When is tl;dv the better choice?

If you want video and clips, CRM sync and call scoring, or phone recording in person.

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5 calls free, then $8.50 a month.

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