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LokalBot vs Altar: catalog facts
LokalBot	Altar
Free LokalBot is free and open source under GPLv3, with no subscription.	Free Free to download; the homepage does not describe paid plans.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Transcribes meetings locally without a call bot Links decisions and action items to recordings	Speaker-labelled, timestamped live notes Searchable knowledge base built from meetings, docs and screen
Requires an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 15 or later. Models download during setup.	No Linux or mobile apps mentioned Little public information on pricing and where data is processed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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