tl dv alternative for recruiters
A tl dv alternative for recruiters who need usable output, not more cleanup
If tl dv still leaves too much recap work, admin drag, or lost context, this is the pain-first alternative.
Superscribe
Stop rebuilding calls from memory
Use Superscribe to capture the words, context, next steps, and time while the work is still happening.
You finish a great candidate screen. The conversation flowed, you got the key details, and you have a good feeling about the fit. Then you look at the clock. Your next call starts in five minutes. Between you and a clean update in your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a wall of administrative work.
Many recruiters reach for a tool like tl;dv to record the call. It’s a good start. You have a transcript and a recording. But the recording is not the work. The candidate notes are the work. The scorecard is the work. The summary for the hiring manager is the work.
The recording is just raw material for a clean-up pass you still have to do later. It’s a safety net that still asks you to stitch the story together from memory, costing you focus and momentum. If you want to stop re-building calls after they happen, you need a tool that gives you finished work, not just a record of the words.
Try it on the real workflow
Turn the next client call into finished follow-up
Use Superscribe on a real client call. The call becomes notes, tasks, follow-up, and billable context without the cleanup pass.
Why call recordings still feel like a half-solution
A recording proves a conversation happened. A transcript proves what was said. But neither deliverable helps you move faster. The real job of a recruiter is to make judgments, extract key details, and package them for the next step. A raw transcript is another inbox to process- another task sitting on your to-do list.
This creates a few problems for high-volume recruiters:
- Context disappears: The longer you wait to write your notes, the more nuance from the call fades. You’re left with generic notes instead of the specifics that matter.
- Admin drag: You spend the precious minutes between calls catching up on the last one, meaning you are never fully prepared for the next one.
- Inconsistent data: When you are rushing, the quality of your notes and scorecard data suffers. This makes it harder to compare candidates fairly later on.
The gap isn’t in recording the call. The gap is in turning that conversation into a usable asset for your workflow without a manual, time-consuming second step.
A practical tl dv alternative for recruiters who hate double-work
Superscribe is designed to close that gap. It’s not just for recording what was said. It’s for capturing the important details in a structured format and putting them where they belong. It’s a tool for recruiters who want to stay focused on the candidate, not on the note-taking.
Here is a simple comparison of the two approaches:
| Feature | tl;dv | Superscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Core Job | Record and transcribe meetings | Capture and structure spoken work |
| Final Output | Raw transcript, video, AI summary | Formatted notes, scorecards, ATS-ready text |
| Workflow | Manual review, copy, and paste | Automatic structuring and routing |
| Best For | Teams who need a system of record for meetings | Recruiters who need to eliminate post-call admin |
The difference is in the philosophy. One tool gives you a library of past conversations to review. The other gives you finished work to use right now.
Get the workflow
Download the call recap framework
A simple checklist to make sure every candidate call delivers the exact structured notes you need for your ATS and hiring managers.
I built this after years of guessing my own work
I’m Siim, the founder of Superscribe. I built this because I was tired of rebuilding my work from memory at the end of every month. I’d look through my calendar, emails, and notes trying to piece together what I actually did for clients. It felt a lot like a recruiter staring at a day of back-to-back calls, trying to remember the critical details of each one. I knew my notes were incomplete.
Three years ago, I had an idea for a phone app that could automatically capture client calls. It seemed too hard back then, so I gave up on it. I kept building other voice tools, and each one taught me something new. The real shift happened when I added automatic time tracking to the main desktop app. I realized the missing piece was connecting real phone calls to my work system without extra effort.
All those separate voice projects finally made sense together. New AI tools made the original idea practical.
The proof came to me on a flight. I used the plane’s Wi-Fi to make normal business calls with my regular phone number. By the time I landed, those calls were already transcribed, summarized, structured, and sent into my workflow. My team could act on them without me doing a thing.
That used to be a fantasy. Now it is how Superscribe works. It is the tool I always wanted. You talk. Clean, structured notes appear where you need them. The details are captured while they happen. No more guessing. Just good work that gets counted. I made it for myself, and now it’s here for you.
How it works: from phone call to updated ATS
The goal is to keep you in the conversation, not in the note-taking app. The workflow is designed to be invisible.
- Take calls on your number. You use your regular phone number. There is no new app to open or special process to follow. The candidate has a normal conversation with you.
- Capture in the background. Superscribe securely captures the audio of the call without interrupting the flow. You can stay completely present with the candidate.
- Get structured output. This is the key difference. Instead of a wall of text, you get notes formatted the way you need them- a candidate scorecard, key qualifications, or red flags, all neatly organized.
- Route it to your workflow. The structured output is sent directly into your system. You can have it create a new note in your ATS, draft an email summary, or update a candidate profile. The administrative work is done before you hang up the call.
This process lets you chain calls together without losing momentum or detail. You end each conversation with the follow-up work already completed.
Stop the second pass
Test this on your next candidate screen
See how it feels to end a call and have the notes already done. Capture the conversation and let Superscribe handle the recap.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does this integrate directly with my ATS? Superscribe works by creating perfectly structured text that can be routed into any system. Think of it as having a perfect assistant who takes notes in exactly the format you need, ready to be pasted or sent where they need to go. It avoids the complexity and limitations of deep, native integrations.
2. Will candidates know they are being recorded? Yes, and just like with tl;dv or any other call recording tool, you are responsible for disclosure and consent according to your local regulations. Transparency is always the best practice.
3. Is this only for phone calls?
This page is about our product for standard phone calls- the calls product. We also have a desktop dictation product for capturing spoken notes directly into other apps. They are two separate tools built on the same core idea: turn speech into finished work.