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Alter

Native macOS Assistant for Voice Workflows

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Last Updated:9/21/2025
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What is Alter

Alter is a native macOS AI assistant designed specifically for Mac power users who want seamless AI integration across their entire workflow. It works as a system-wide productivity tool that understands context from any app you're using.

The tool operates through voice commands and contextual menus, allowing you to perform AI-powered actions without switching between applications. It can record meetings, transcribe audio, summarize content, write emails, create presentations, and handle complex tasks across apps like Finder, Keynote, and Apple Mail.

What sets Alter apart is its privacy-first approach. Your data stays encrypted locally, and you can run AI models completely offline using Ollama or LM Studio, ensuring sensitive information never leaves your device.

Features of Alter

  • Voice-first AI workflows across all Mac apps

  • 50+ premium AI models with smart routing

  • Meeting recording with instant transcription

  • 80+ built-in actions plus custom creation

  • Local processing with Ollama/LM Studio support

  • File drag-and-drop for any document type

  • Privacy-first with encrypted local storage

  • System-wide integration via global shortcuts

  • YouTube transcript extraction

  • Real-time dictation and speech-to-text

Alter Pricing

Free
Free
  • All core features with your own API keys
  • Local model support (Ollama, LM Studio)
  • 7-day trial with unlimited premium access
  • 80+ built-in actions and custom creation
  • System-wide integration
  • Privacy-first local encryption
  • No credit card required
Local+
$29/yr
  • All Free features included
  • Real-time speech-to-text (Whisper Pro, Parakeet V3)
  • Fast dictation and meeting recordings
  • Speaker identification
  • Up to 3 devices
  • Priority Discord support
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Pro
$240/yr
  • Unlimited access to 50+ AI models
  • Smart model routing and selection
  • Meeting intelligence with speaker ID
  • 2,000+ tool integrations
  • API gateway functionality
  • Images as context support
  • Priority support
Lifetime
$720once
  • All Pro features included
  • Permanent access to all current features
  • Future feature updates included
  • Future platform support (iOS, Android, Windows)
  • No subscription renewals
  • One-time payment
  • Long-term value

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FAQ's About Alter

Yes, Alter's core application is completely free. You can use all features by connecting your own API keys or running local AI models. A 7-day trial provides unlimited access to premium models, after which you can continue free or upgrade for managed access.
Alter prioritizes privacy with local encryption for all conversations and supports completely offline operation using Ollama or LM Studio. Your data never leaves your device when using local models, and Alter doesn't train on your data or store sensitive information.
Unlike chat-based AI tools, Alter integrates directly into your macOS workflow with voice-first computing and contextual assistance. It works across all apps, automatically selects the best AI model for each task, and offers meeting recording with real-time transcription.
Yes, you can install Alter on multiple devices with any plan. Local+ allows up to 3 devices, while Pro and Lifetime support unlimited installations. However, active use is limited to one device at a time, and license sharing is not permitted.
Alter provides access to 50+ AI models including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, and many others. It automatically routes to the best model for each task or lets you choose your preferred model. You can also use local models through Ollama or LM Studio.
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