Pricing

Start for free, stay free.

Use all core features of Alter by connecting your own API keys or running local models. No credit card required, just a quick download.

And for the first 7 days, enjoy unlimited access to 50+ AI models.

Free

$0

Completely free. Use Alter with all features unlocked. Connect your own AI providers (like OpenAI, Anthropic) or run local models freely.
No credit card required.

Optional Extras

  • $29/year Local+ Have access to real-time speech-to-text local models (Whisper Pro and Parakeet V3) for instant dictation and privacy-focused meeting recordings.
    Up to 3 devices.
Pro

$240/year

For power users who need consistent, fast access to premium models. We route to the best model or let you choose you favorite — all under predictable billing.

  • Unlimited requests Access to 50+ cloud models from Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, Groq or Perplexity (fair use applies).
  • Meeting Intelligence Unlimited meeting recordings with speaker identification and reports, available either via the cloud or fully locally.
  • 2,000+ Tools Connect Alter to your Google workspace, Hubspot, Notion and many more to create advanced workflows.
Lifetime

$720

No subscriptions, no surprises. Lifetime gives you permanent access to Alter, and future platform upgrades — ideal if you want certainty and long-term value.

  • Everything in our subscription plan You have the same level of access to our models and features as our subscription plan, but without the monthly or yearly billing.

    You can use Alter on multiple devices but only one device at a time.
Non-Profit, Student & Academic Discount

Special pricing available for non-profit organizations, students and academics. Contact us at [email protected] with your university email or non-profit organization details.

Compare All Plans

See exactly what's included in each plan to choose what works best for you.

Feature Alter Free Alter Local+ Alter Pro
Appsense
✅
✅
✅
Models
Cloud model with your API Keys
✅
✅
✅
Local models
✅
✅
✅
Advanced local voice models
(Whisper Pro and Parakeet v3)
❌
✅
✅
Alter Best Model router
❌
❌
✅
Unlimited access to 50+ models
❌
❌
✅
Alter API Gateway
❌
❌
✅
Voice and Meeting
50+ languages & language auto-detection
✅
✅
✅
Speech-to-Prompt
⚠️
Moderate (Whisper)
✅
Very Fast (Parakeet Pro)
✅
Very Fast (local or cloud)
Dictation
⚠️
Moderate (Whisper)
✅
Very Fast (Parakeet Pro)
✅
Very Fast (local or cloud)
Meeting Recording
⚠️
Very Slow (Whisper)
✅
Real time (Whisper Pro or Parakeet Pro)
✅
Real time (local or cloud)
Speaker identification
❌
✅
✅
Tools
Local Tools
(Apple Calendar, Mail etc...)
✅
✅
✅
2000 remote tools
(Gmail, Notion, Linear, etc...)
❌
❌
✅
Others
Youtube Integration
✅
✅
✅
Library of 80+ Custom Actions
✅
✅
✅
Custom Actions creations
✅
✅
✅
Multiple File Support
(PDF, XLSX, DOCX, etc...)
✅
✅
✅
Workspaces
⚠️
(slow with local models)
✅
✅
Unlimited devices
❌
(Up to 3 devices)
✅
✅
Images as context
❌
(OCR)
❌
(OCR)
✅
Support
Support
⚠️
Standard
✅
Priority
✅
Priority
Discord VIP Channels
❌
✅
Priority
✅
Priority

Core Features in All Plans

Every feature. Every plan. No exceptions.
Because great tools shouldn't be locked behind paywalls.

✓
Voice Commands.
Quick prompt with speech-to-text and dictation mode using the mic on your notch.
✓
Meeting Recordings.
Record any meeting, get instant actionable notes. Works with online software and in-person.
✓
AI Models Hub.
Access 50+ AI models. Use them in Alter or power your other tools with our OpenAI compatible endpoint.
✓
System-wide Integration.
Work with files, folders, emails, and screenshots directly from Finder and Apple Mail.
✓
Smart Workspaces.
Group and monitor collections of files and folders for easy access and automatic indexing.
✓
YouTube Integration.
Automatically extract and summarize YouTube video transcripts when available. No browser extension required.
✓
Custom Actions.
Create your own context-aware AI workflows and pin your favorites for quick access.
✓
Privacy First.
Run locally with Ollama or LM Studio, or use your own API keys for complete control.
✓
Rich Content Creation.
Create presentations, AI images,interactive charts, diagrams, download or share them on the web.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our pricing and plans

Absolutely! The core Alter application is completely free. You can download it and use all its features without paying anything. You only need to pay if you want optional extras like using our managed AI model access (instead of your own keys or local models), better meeting recording, dedicated support, or the Lifetime deal.

After your 7-day trial ends, you can continue using Alter with all features intact by connecting your own AI providers or local models. You'll occasionally see an upgrade notification, but the app remains fully functional. To remove these notifications and enjoy seamless access to our 50+ integrated AI models, you can upgrade to one of our paid plans at any time.

With our subscription and Lifetime plans, you get unlimited access to 50+ AI models without message or request limits when using the Alter app. However, we have a fair use policy to ensure quality service for all users.

Our top 5% of users currently make about 30 interactions per day without hitting fair use limits. If you exceed the fair use budget (which resets monthly), we may route your queries to more cost-effective models instead of premium ones like Claude 3.7.

Our fair use policy uses a monthly budget system rather than arbitrary message limits. When your budget is exceeded, we'll transparently route your requests to alternative models (you'll have an in-app indicator).

For the API gateway, there's a limit of 200 requests per day before throttling to 1 request per 10 minutes. You can "top up" your budget if you need consistent access to premium models beyond the fair use limits.

Yes! You can install Alter on multiple devices with any plan, including Local+, Pro, and Lifetime. However, active use is limited to one device at a time for all plans.

The key difference is that the Local+ plan limits installation to up to 3 devices, while Pro and Lifetime plans allow installation on an unlimited number of devices.

For example, with Local+, you can have Alter on up to 3 devices but use only one at a time. With Pro or Lifetime, you can install on many devices but still only use one simultaneously.

Important: All plans are single-user licenses. License sharing is not allowed, and we monitor for concurrent usage to prevent this.

You can log in with the same email on multiple devices, limited to 3 devices for the Local+ plan, but our system monitors that requests from different devices with the same license don't happen simultaneously. For example, having Alter installed on both your always-on Mac mini and your MacBook is fine as long as they're not actively making AI requests at the exact same time.

The Lifetime plan includes unlimited access to all current and future features, all AI models (subject to fair use), and even access to future platforms (iOS, Android, Windows) if/when they become available. It also includes the API gateway functionality.

Yes! We offer special discounts for students and academics. To qualify for our educational pricing, please reach out to us at [email protected] using your university email address and we'll be happy to provide you with discount details.

Yes! We offer special discounts for non-profit organizations. To qualify for our non-profit pricing, please reach out to us at [email protected] with documentation and we'll be happy to provide you with discount details.