> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://list2.alterhq.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🦜 The future of voice is here: Nvidia Parakeet is out of the cage - URL: https://list2.alterhq.com/the-future-of-voice-is-here-nvidia-parakeet-is-out-of-the-cage/ - Published: 2025-09-05T16:59:45.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-05T16:59:45.000Z - Description: And we are introducing a new subscription: Alter Local+ - Author: Samuel ROY - Tags: #beehiiv, #Import 2026-10-04 19:36 Hello, We’re beyond excited to officially launch **Parakeet v3**, the blazing-fast, ultra-private AI transcription model by Nvidia. After weeks of fine-tuning, tests, and user feedback, Parakeet is ready to revolutionize how you capture and transcribe your confidential meetings, all without ever leaving your device. Parakeet is available to all our paid and trial users for **no extra cost.** > Parakeet VS WhisperPro: > [A guide to help you choose the right model for you.](https://alterhq.com/blog/privacy-mac-meeting-recording-with-local-ai?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=the-future-of-voice-is-here-nvidia-parakeet-is-out-of-the-cage)Olivier ![](https://list2.alterhq.com/content/images/media-beehiiv-com/cdn-cgi/image/fit-scale-down-format-auto-onerror-redirect-quality-80/uploads/asset/file/aca18ab1-9ff8-4f9f-9684-c7885176b742/parakeet-t-1756991604.png) --- ## Why Parakeet? The Speed Demon You’ve Been Waiting For You asked for speed, accuracy, and most importantly, privacy — and Parakeet delivers with: 1. **10x faster transcription** than traditional Whisper models for major Western languages like English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. 2. **Zero cloud uploads** meaning your files and conversations stay strictly on your Mac. 3. **Tiny footprint** — Parakeet runs lean and mean with less than 500MB of storage required. 4. **Advanced speaker diarization** done locally ensuring no phantom voices in your transcripts. 5. Seamless **real-time transcription** across any meeting software—Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, WhatsApp, you name it. --- ![](https://list2.alterhq.com/content/images/media-beehiiv-com/cdn-cgi/image/fit-scale-down-format-auto-onerror-redirect-quality-80/uploads/asset/file/53c43412-8cc4-47df-8e15-8b428cd91ffc/parakeet-alter-t-1756994833.jpg) ## Parakeet vs. Whisper: Which One Fits Your Needs? - Choose **Parakeet** if you work largely within English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or related European languages and need **speed + privacy**. - Choose **Whisper Large** within Alter if you require coverage for **90+ global languages**, including Asian dialects, Arabic, and specialized vocabularies, with maximum language diversity. > Parakeet supports the following languages: > > Bulgarian (bg), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Estonian (et), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Greek (el), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Latvian (lv), Lithuanian (lt), Maltese (mt), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv), Russian (ru), Ukrainian (uk) --- ## Alter Local+ Alter Local+ is our new offering, aimed at our users that want to only use Alter in a local environment, for only $29/year. - Use Alter with your local models or BYOK - Have access to Parakeet and Whisper pro - Priority support [Discover Alter Local+](https://alterhq.com/pricing?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=the-future-of-voice-is-here-nvidia-parakeet-is-out-of-the-cage) --- ## Your Feedback Matters Voice is tough tech. If you experience any issues or want specific improvements, please let us know, your voice matters. Try out the new experience today by updating Alter and start speaking with confidence. To crisp conversations, Olivier ## Full Changelog ### New Features & Enhancements - **YouTube Integration**: Completely reworked YouTube transcript fetching system for more reliable caption extraction and improved parsing accuracy - **International Input Support**: Better support for Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese input methods (IME) with proper focus handling in the notch interface - **Smart Audio Recording**: Automatic microphone volume adjustment during recording with restoration when finished - **Enhanced Notch Experience**: Improved positioning across multiple screens, faster opening - **Keyboard Navigation**: Added cmd+k shortcut to clear context from input in conversations - **Custom Providers**: Added helpful reminders to set default models when configuring custom endpoints ### Bug Fixes & Stability - **Transcription**: Enhanced speaker detection accuracy, better keyword recognition for live transcription (on Whisper models) - **Input Methods**: Corrected focus behavior, fixed keyboard navigation in context strips, and improved text selection performance - **Performance**: Optimized text selection grabbing and reduced rendering overhead for smoother interactions - **Quick Tools**: Fix Close Window and Insert tools ## Videos on Alter 1. 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