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Highlight AI vs Altar: catalog facts
Highlight AI	Altar
Freemium Free to start, with paid options for heavier use.	Free Free to download; the homepage does not describe paid plans.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Uses screen and meeting context instead of manual prompts Meeting summaries with transcripts and decisions	Speaker-labelled, timestamped live notes Searchable knowledge base built from meetings, docs and screen
Needs broad access to your screen and meetings Aimed at office workflows rather than general chat	No Linux or mobile apps mentioned Little public information on pricing and where data is processed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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