Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. Voicit: Spanish-first, bot-free AI tool that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings in Spanish plus Catalan, Basque, and more. 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 Voicit when consulting and client meetings needing spanish-language summaries 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.
Spanish-first, bot-free AI tool that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings in Spanish plus Catalan, Basque, and more.
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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Voicit is a Spanish startup, founded in Barcelona, that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings and interviews using AI, with Spanish as its primary language rather than an English tool adapted afterward. It captures audio from phone calls, video calls, or in-person conversations and then identifies speakers, key topics, agreements, and pending tasks before generating an executive summary. Voicit is bot-free: it does not join meetings as a participant and does not send automatic emails to attendees, so recording remains discreet. It supports up to eight languages, including Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, and Basque, which makes it notable for Spanish-speaking and multilingual Iberian teams. Capture options are flexible: a Chrome extension handles video calls, the browser and a laptop microphone can record in-person meetings, and Voicit also offers a physical recorder for interviews and in-room meetings. The platform is aimed at Spanish-speaking teams in Spain and Latin America, with particular relevance to HR, recruiting, and consulting workflows, and it positions itself as a discreet, language-native alternative to English-centric meeting tools. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Voicit is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | Voicit |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | Spanish-first transcription with support for 8 languages including Catalan and Basque |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | Bot-free, discreet recording without joining as a participant |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | Speaker identification and detection of topics, agreements, and tasks |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | AI-generated executive summaries |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Chrome extension plus browser/laptop microphone capture |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | Optional physical recorder for interviews and in-room meetings |
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.
Voicit
Choose Voicit if you need spanish-speaking hr and recruiting teams transcribing interviews — strengths include built in barcelona with spanish as the native language and catalan/basque support.
Alter
Voicit
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while Voicit is strong for spanish-speaking hr and recruiting teams transcribing interviews. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and Voicit is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
You can — some teams pair them when each covers a different part of the meeting workflow.
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