Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. Intelligent Summary+: An AI-powered deposition summarization tool from Esquire Deposition Solutions that turns legal deposition transcripts into topic-organized summaries with hyperlinked page/line citations. Here's where each one pulls ahead on pricing, features, and the meetings it suits best.
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Shortlist Alter when freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot matters most, and Intelligent Summary+ when legal teams generating issue-organized deposition memos for briefing and trial prep matters most. Trial each on a few real meetings before you commit — the better fit usually shows fast.
macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required.
An AI-powered deposition summarization tool from Esquire Deposition Solutions that turns legal deposition transcripts into topic-organized summaries with hyperlinked page/line citations.
Alter is a native macOS application that records, transcribes, and analyzes meetings directly on the user's Mac without sending a bot into the call. Instead of joining a meeting as a visible participant, Alter captures audio from the system output and microphone, so it works across Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, Discord, and in-person conversations. Transcription runs through on-device models, with a choice of an optimized Parakeet model for major languages or Whisper for broader language coverage, and speaker identification is performed locally. Because processing happens on the device, recordings and transcripts stay on the Mac and the app can operate without an internet connection. Beyond raw transcripts, Alter generates summaries and action items, lets users chat with their meetings, and connects to tools such as Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, and Jira. It targets solopreneurs, freelancers, consultants, and other professionals who want private, bot-free meeting capture on macOS. The product is actively developed and operating in 2025 and 2026. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Intelligent Summary+ is an AI-powered deposition summarization service from Esquire Deposition Solutions, launched May 30, 2024. Rather than capturing audio itself, it ingests completed deposition transcripts — including transcripts not produced by Esquire — and uses patent-pending AI built on external Large Language Model providers to analyze them. The output is a single DOCX document containing the full transcript alongside several layers of analysis: a Deposition Abstract encapsulating the proceeding, one to five pages of extracted Key Admissions, a Page/Line Summary organized by topic with hyperlinked page/line citations back to the source dialogue, and a Deposition Memo that organizes the summary thematically around key legal and factual issues. The system parses deponent names and gender pronouns and applies two layers of human quality control. Esquire states the platform is SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013 certified, and HIPAA compliant, and that data is not retained for AI training. It targets litigators and legal teams assessing, preparing, briefing, and trying cases, with same-day turnaround available for transcripts received during business hours.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Intelligent Summary+ is custom pricing (contact sales). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | Intelligent Summary+ |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | AI-generated page/line transcript summaries with hyperlinked citations to source dialogue |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | Deposition Memo organizing the summary thematically around key legal and factual issues |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | Automatic extraction of key admissions (one to five pages) |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | Deposition Abstract providing a brief encapsulation of the full deposition |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Two layers of human quality control on AI output |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | DOCX delivery containing the summary alongside the full transcript |
Alter
Choose Alter if you need freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot — strengths include local processing keeps recordings and transcripts on the user's own mac.
Intelligent Summary+
Choose Intelligent Summary+ if you need litigators rapidly assessing and preparing deposition testimony for case strategy — strengths include purpose-built for legal depositions with accurate page/line citations back to the source transcript.
Alter
Intelligent Summary+
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while Intelligent Summary+ is strong for litigators rapidly assessing and preparing deposition testimony for case strategy. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and Intelligent Summary+ is custom pricing. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.
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