Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. JustCall: Cloud communications platform with AI call scoring, real-time agent assist, and conversation intelligence for sales coaching across voice and SMS. We compare them on cost, capture approach, and day-to-day fit so you can choose faster.
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Shortlist Alter when freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot matters most, and JustCall when reps getting live on-screen objection-handling prompts during calls matters most. Try them side by side on real calls before deciding — needs vary by team.
macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required.
Cloud communications platform with AI call scoring, real-time agent assist, and conversation intelligence for sales coaching across voice and SMS.
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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JustCall is a cloud-based communications platform for sales and support teams that layers AI coaching and conversation intelligence on top of voice, SMS, and WhatsApp. Its AI Call Scoring automatically evaluates every conversation against custom frameworks such as BANT, MEDDIC, or proprietary scorecards, with per-question breakdowns that show where reps underperform and scores that sync back to CRM records. Real-Time Agent Assist delivers on-screen prompts during active calls, with cues for objection handling, script adherence, and compliance alerts for regulated conversations. The conversation intelligence layer produces AI-generated call summaries with action items, talk-to-listen ratio analysis, sentiment tracking, filler-word and dead-air detection, and searchable transcripts across all conversations. Calls are recorded and transcribed automatically with speaker identification and moment highlighting. For live management, whisper and barge modes let managers coach mid-call. JustCall is used by thousands of teams across sales coaching, contact-center, and compliance-heavy sectors, and integrates with major CRMs. Headquartered in San Francisco, it is a live, operating product as of 2025/2026 used for new-rep ramp, coaching, and conversation analysis. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); JustCall is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | JustCall |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | CRM integrations and multi-channel voice, SMS, and WhatsApp |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | AI Call Scoring against custom frameworks (BANT, MEDDIC, or proprietary scorecards) with per-question breakdowns |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | Real-Time Agent Assist with on-screen prompts and compliance alerts during calls |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | AI-generated call summaries with action items |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Conversation intelligence: talk-to-listen ratio, sentiment, filler-word and dead-air detection |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | Automatic call recording and transcription with speaker identification and moment highlighting |
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.
JustCall
Choose JustCall if you need sales teams scoring every call against meddic or bant and syncing results to the crm — strengths include custom scoring frameworks (bant, meddic) give structured, repeatable call evaluation.
Alter
JustCall
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while JustCall is strong for sales teams scoring every call against meddic or bant and syncing results to the crm. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and JustCall is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Sure. Running both makes sense when their strengths don't overlap and the budget allows.
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