Alter: macOS-native AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes calls locally with built-in Whisper and Parakeet models, no bots required. Wavel AI: Wavel AI is an AI media platform that transcribes uploaded audio and video into speaker-labeled, editable, and translatable transcripts, with note and summary generation. 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 Wavel AI when turning recorded meetings and calls into editable, shareable transcripts and summaries 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.
Wavel AI is an AI media platform that transcribes uploaded audio and video into speaker-labeled, editable, and translatable transcripts, with note and summary generation.
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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Wavel AI is an AI-powered media platform whose transcription product converts uploaded audio and video into written text, automatically detecting and differentiating multiple speakers so transcripts are easy to follow. It is aimed at content creators, marketing and L&D teams, interviewers, and enterprises that need to capture meetings, interviews, lectures, and other recorded conversations. Users add media by uploading from their device, pasting a link, or importing from Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube, and can choose automatic AI transcription or a slower human-reviewed option. A built-in editor lets users correct text, fix punctuation, and adjust timestamps, while a summary feature can generate structured notes that highlight key points and discussion items. Transcripts and notes can be exported in formats such as DOCX, TXT, and PDF for sharing or archiving. Wavel supports dozens of languages and accents and can translate transcripts, and it sits alongside the broader Wavel suite for subtitling, dubbing, voiceover, and video editing. It runs on a freemium model with paid subscription tiers.
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Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Wavel AI is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Alter | Wavel AI |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device transcription using built-in Whisper and Parakeet models | Automatic speech-to-text transcription of uploaded audio and video |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of system audio and microphone across any meeting or call app | Speaker detection and identification for multi-participant recordings |
| Team usage | Automatic speaker identification performed locally | AI summary and structured note generation highlighting key points |
| Integrations | AI summaries, action items, and chat-with-your-meeting Q&A | Built-in editor for correcting text, punctuation, and timestamps |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with Notion, Slack, Linear, Asana, Jira and other tools | Multilingual transcription and translation across dozens of languages and accents |
| Best-fit workflow | Offline operation with recordings and transcripts stored locally | Export of transcripts and notes to DOCX, TXT, and PDF |
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.
Wavel AI
Choose Wavel AI if you need transcribing recorded interviews so interviewers can focus on the conversation instead of note-taking — strengths include combines transcription with translation, subtitling, dubbing, and voiceover in one platform.
Alter
Wavel AI
It depends on your workflow. Alter is strong for freelancers and consultants privately capturing client calls without a visible bot, while Wavel AI is strong for transcribing recorded interviews so interviewers can focus on the conversation instead of note-taking. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Alter is a free tier with paid upgrades and Wavel AI 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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