Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. Summarize by Moodbit: A Microsoft Teams app from Moodbit, available on the Teams app store / Microsoft AppSource, that turns Teams meeting transcriptions into AI summaries, action items and sentiment analysis. This comparison weighs them on pricing, features, and everyday workflow fit.
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Shortlist Alter when freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot matters most, and Summarize by Moodbit when extracting suggested action items from teams 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.
A Microsoft Teams app from Moodbit, available on the Teams app store / Microsoft AppSource, that turns Teams meeting transcriptions into AI summaries, action items and sentiment analysis.
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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Summarize by Moodbit is a Microsoft Teams app published by Moodbit and listed on the Microsoft Teams app store / Microsoft AppSource. It is designed to plug directly into Microsoft Teams meetings and convert real-time Teams transcriptions into clear, concise meeting notes without manual note-taking. After a meeting, the app posts an AI-generated summary of key points and a list of suggested action items into the chat, so participants can focus on the conversation rather than on writing things down. A distinguishing feature is AI-powered sentiment analysis applied to Teams meetings, which classifies the tone of the discussion as positive, neutral or negative to help teams understand dynamics and morale. Because it is delivered as a native Teams add-on, there is no separate software to install beyond adding it from the Teams store, and it works for participants attending live as well as those catching up afterward. Moodbit's broader platform has expanded toward enterprise AI automation, and the Summarize Teams add-on continues to be promoted and listed as available in 2025/2026. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Summarize by Moodbit is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | Summarize by Moodbit |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | Distributed through the Microsoft Teams app store / Microsoft AppSource |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | Turns real-time Microsoft Teams transcriptions into meeting notes |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | AI-generated meeting summaries posted to the Teams chat |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | Automated action-item and task recommendations |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | AI-powered sentiment analysis of meeting tone |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | Native Teams add-on with no separate software to install |
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.
Summarize by Moodbit
Choose Summarize by Moodbit if you need automatically summarizing microsoft teams meetings into the chat — strengths include installs natively from the microsoft teams store with minimal setup.
Alter
Summarize by Moodbit
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while Summarize by Moodbit is strong for automatically summarizing microsoft teams meetings into the chat. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and Summarize by Moodbit 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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