Tactiq vs tl;dv:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tactiq had more branded searches than tl;dv among meeting transcription tools worldwide. Tactiq had about 110,000 branded searches, while tl;dv had 65,800. Tactiq made up 11.3% of all meeting transcription tool searches we track, and tl;dv accounted for 6.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about meeting transcription tools, Tactiq appeared in two of the five answers and tl;dv in one. Tactiq was mentioned before tl;dv in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Tactiq, about 67% more searches than tl;dv
Who does AI mention more?
Tactiq, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, tl;dv in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Tactiq, named ahead of tl;dv in 2 of 3 answers
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Top meeting transcription tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tactiq was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. tl;dv was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tactiq was listed before tl;dv in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Otter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Granola5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fireflies.ai4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fathom4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Tactiq2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
tl;dv1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rev0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meeting transcription tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meeting transcription tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meeting transcription tool for call summaries?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meeting transcription tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai meeting transcription”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Tactiq or tl;dv more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tactiq and tl;dv by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven meeting transcription tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Tactiq, tl;dv. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Otter | Granola | Fireflies.ai | Tactiq | tl;dv | Fathom | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.1% | 5.9% | 14% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.1% | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.2% | 7.1% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.8% | 9.9% | 15.5% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 12.1% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 14.4% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 14.5% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 44.7% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.7% | 18.2% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 19% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 19.1% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 8% | 6.7% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 21.2% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% |
How has the Tactiq and tl;dv comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tactiq was ahead of tl;dv in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tactiq’s share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide moved from 10.1% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, tl;dv’s share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide moved from 7.4% to 6.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80.5K to 65.8K.
How did search popularity change for meeting transcription tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tactiq gained share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide, from 9.9% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, tl;dv lost share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide, from 8% to 6.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tactiq’s and tl;dv’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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