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Head to head · 2026

Alter vs Lunabot

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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Lunabot

One AI assistant, five models (GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, Mistral, Ollama), working identically across browser, mobile, desktop,…

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: Lunabot 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 onAlterLunabot
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
  • Multi-model support (GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, Mistral, Ollama)
  • Genuine cross-platform sync (browser, mobile, desktop, Telegram, Siri)
  • Chat with Memory across sessions
  • Custom AI Commands for specific workflows
  • Voice input/output and document chat without downloads
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
  • Unusually wide platform coverage (including Telegram and Siri) under one subscription
  • Multi-model access avoids single-provider lock-in
  • No separate API key or ChatGPT account required to get started
Cons
  • macOS only, with no Windows or Linux build
  • Action coverage depends on which apps expose automation hooks
  • Top-tier features (Gemini Pro, image generation) require the $19.99/month Super plan
  • Free tier is positioned for occasional use only, not regular reliance
  • Breadth of platform integrations adds setup steps versus a single-app tool
CompanyAlterLunabot

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Alter better than Lunabot?

In our reviews Alter scores 4.0 and Lunabot 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. Lunabot: One AI assistant, five models (GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, Mistral, Ollama), working identically across browser, mobile, desktop, Telegram and even Siri - no separate API key or ChatGPT account needed.

Which is cheaper, Alter or Lunabot?

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

Do Alter and Lunabot have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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