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Alter vs Auri

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Alter

Mac assistant that executes actions across native apps instead of answering in a chat window

4.0$20/mo

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Auri

AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone,…

3.5Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Auri does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Alter

    4.0 against 3.5

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onAlterAuri
Our rating4.0Better3.5
Starts at$20/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFrom $20/moFree
Key features
  • System-wide macOS assistant triggered by shortcut or voice
  • Executes actions inside native apps rather than returning chat text
  • Reads on-screen context to skip copy-and-paste steps
  • Per-context privacy controls over what gets shared
  • Custom action library the user can extend
  • AI keyboard working inside any app
  • System-wide voice dictation on iOS and Mac
  • Text improvement in place
  • Chat and smart notes
  • Apple Watch support
Pros
  • Removes the copy-paste loop between a chat window and real work
  • Keyboard-first design suits users who avoid the mouse
  • Privacy controls are exposed rather than buried
  • Works where you already type rather than in a separate app
  • Covers Mac and mobile, so dictation and editing stay connected
  • Apple Watch support is rare in this category
Cons
  • macOS only, with no Windows or Linux build
  • Action coverage depends on which apps expose automation hooks
  • Apple only - nothing for Android, Windows or the web
  • A keyboard extension sees everything typed through it
  • Full features require a subscription
CompanyAlterAuri

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FAQ

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Is Alter better than Auri?

In our reviews Alter scores 4.0 and Auri scores 3.5. The better pick depends on the job. Alter: Mac assistant that executes actions across native apps instead of answering in a chat window. Auri: AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac.

Which is cheaper, Alter or Auri?

Alter: from $20/mo. Auri: free.

Do Alter and Auri have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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