8x8
tl;dv
| Feature | 8x8 | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $28/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | international-businesses, contact-centers, healthcare, financial-services | sales-teams, product-managers, remote-teams, recruiters |
| Founded | 1987 | 2020 |
| Unlimited Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Conferencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Center | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timestamping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Clips | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Language | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 8x8 Pros
- Unlimited international calling
- Strong contact center features
- Good uptime and reliability
- Compliant for healthcare and finance
✗ 8x8 Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Support can be slow
- Pricing not transparent
✓ tl;dv Pros
- Generous free tier with unlimited recordings
- Automatic timestamped notes and highlights
- Create shareable video clips from meetings
- Integrates with Notion, Slack, HubSpot, and Salesforce
✗ tl;dv Cons
- AI summaries can miss nuanced context
- Recording notifications may concern participants
- Advanced CRM features only on business plan
The Verdict
8x8 is built for international businesses and contact centers, with a focus on unlimited-calling and video-conferencing. tl;dv targets sales teams and product managers and leads with meeting-recording and ai-notes.
Pricing is close: tl;dv starts at $25/mo versus $28/mo for 8x8 — not a deciding factor on its own.
tl;dv has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. 8x8 requires a paid subscription from day one.
tl;dv edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, tl;dv offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while 8x8 takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: tl;dv has a slight overall edge — but if unlimited international calling matters most to you, 8x8 may still be the right call.