Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. VXT: Communications platform for law firms with an AI notetaker (VXT Meet) for recording and summarizing meetings. This comparison weighs them on pricing, features, and everyday workflow fit.
How Hosiqo compares and tests toolsFinal recommendation
Shortlist Alter when freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot matters most, and VXT when law firms linking meeting summaries to specific matters 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.
Communications platform for law firms with an AI notetaker (VXT Meet) for recording and summarizing meetings.
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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VXT is a communications platform built specifically for law firms and legal professionals, combining a VoIP phone system, team messaging, and an AI notetaker called VXT Meet. VXT Meet records and transcribes meetings and generates summaries, and it is designed to work for both video calls and in-person meetings, capturing the conversation so attorneys do not have to take manual notes during client consultations and matter discussions. Because VXT is built for the legal vertical, its notetaker integrates with legal practice management software so summaries and details can be associated with the right matter and client. The platform is aimed at attorneys, paralegals, and law firm staff who want their calls, messages, and meeting notes connected within a single legal-focused toolset. VXT reports use by thousands of attorneys globally and integrations with many practice management systems. It is actively operating in 2025 and 2026, with current customer testimonials, an active app, and ongoing integration support, making it a vertical-specific meeting and notes tool for the legal industry. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
Best suited for
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); VXT is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | VXT |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | AI notetaker (VXT Meet) that records and transcribes meetings |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | Meeting summaries for client and matter discussions |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | Support for both video and in-person meeting capture |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | Integration with legal practice management software |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Combined VoIP phone, messaging, and notetaking for firms |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | AI notetaker (VXT Meet) that records and transcribes 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.
VXT
Choose VXT if you need attorneys capturing client consultations without manual notes — strengths include built specifically for law firms and legal workflows.
Alter
VXT
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while VXT is strong for attorneys capturing client consultations without manual notes. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and VXT 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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