Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. Superwhisper: Voice-to-text app for Mac, Windows, and iOS that records and transcribes meetings on-device without a bot, with speaker labels and offline processing. The right pick comes down to team size, budget, and the workflows you want to automate.
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Shortlist Alter when freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot matters most, and Superwhisper when offline dictation and voice typing across desktop and mobile matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.
macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required.
Voice-to-text app for Mac, Windows, and iOS that records and transcribes meetings on-device without a bot, with speaker labels and offline processing.
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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Superwhisper is a voice-to-text application for macOS, Windows, and iOS that, in addition to system-wide dictation, can record and transcribe meetings directly from the device without joining the call as a visible bot. Its meeting transcription feature captures audio from meeting apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet and produces transcripts with automatic speaker identification across longer recordings. Because the speech recognition models can run on-device, Superwhisper supports offline processing and states that meeting audio does not get uploaded, which the product frames as suitable for confidential calls or organizations with strict data policies. It supports a large range of languages with automatic detection and can transcribe common audio and video file formats including MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, and WEBM. A Super Mode lets users dictate quick recaps or summaries that can be pasted into productivity tools, and a browser-based voice recorder is available for fast transcription. The app is positioned as both a general dictation tool and a bot-free meeting transcription option, and the website indicates the product is actively maintained. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Superwhisper is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | Bot-free meeting recording and transcription captured from the device |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | On-device, offline speech recognition that keeps audio local |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | Automatic speaker labels across longer recordings |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | File transcription for MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, and WEBM formats |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Super Mode for dictating recaps and summaries |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | System-wide voice typing across applications |
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.
Superwhisper
Choose Superwhisper if you need transcribing confidential zoom, teams, or meet calls without a bot — strengths include records meetings without adding a visible bot to the call.
Alter
Superwhisper
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while Superwhisper is strong for transcribing confidential zoom, teams, or meet calls without a bot. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and Superwhisper is a free tier with paid upgrades. 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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