Around
tl;dv
| Feature | Around | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.99/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, quick-standups, pair-programming, distributed-teams | sales-teams, product-managers, remote-teams, recruiters |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Floating Video | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Leveling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timestamping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Clips | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Language | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Around Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Minimal floating interface
- Good noise cancellation
- Reduces meeting fatigue
✗ Around Cons
- Limited features vs Zoom
- Smaller user base
- No recording on free
✓ 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
Around is built for remote teams and quick standups, with a focus on floating-video and auto-leveling. tl;dv targets sales teams and product managers and leads with meeting-recording and ai-notes.
On pricing, Around is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10.99/mo compared to $25/mo for tl;dv. That $14.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, tl;dv offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Around takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for remote teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: tl;dv has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast matters most to you, Around may still be the right call.