A tl;dv alternative with no bot in your call
GhostMinutes is a simpler, lower-cost alternative to tl;dv for transcribing recordings. You upload a file and get a transcript with speaker labels and an AI summary, from $1 a month. tl;dv lists Pro at €29 per seat a month, or €18 with annual billing, and it is the better fit if your team wants calls recorded through a meeting bot.
GhostMinutes and tl;dv compared
| Feature | GhostMinutes | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 150 minutes a month | Available at no cost |
| Lowest paid price | Lite: $1/mo, or $5 a year | Pro: €29 per seat/mo, or €18 with annual billing |
| Next plan up | Pro: $5/mo for 3,600 minutes | Business: €39 per seat/mo, or €29 annually |
| Uploading files | On every plan, up to 1 GB each | Paid plans list unlimited uploads and storage |
| Joins your call | Never. You upload the recording after the call | Uses a meeting bot, with custom bot appearance on paid plans |
| Live notes during a call | Not on the web. The iOS app records on your iPhone | Records during the call |
tl;dv details come from tl;dv pricing, checked on November 6, 2026. Prices change, so check the vendor's page before you decide.
Which one should you choose?
Choose GhostMinutes if
- You want a low flat price rather than a per-seat plan
- You would rather not have a bot in the meeting
- You also need voice memos, lectures or interviews transcribed
Choose tl;dv if
- Your team wants a shared library of recorded calls
- You want recording to happen automatically through a meeting bot
Common questions
On list price, yes. GhostMinutes Lite is $1 a month and Pro is $5 a month. tl;dv lists Pro at €29 per seat a month, or €18 with annual billing.
No. You upload a recording after the call, so nothing joins it.
Not on the web, so you need your own recording. The iOS app can record on your iPhone.
GhostMinutes does not import transcripts from other tools. If you still have the original recordings, you can upload those and get new transcripts.