Privacy by default
Alt processes everything on-device. No cloud. No recordings. No data mining.
Instant response
Sub-5ms local inference. No waiting for cloud round-trips.
Pay once, own forever
$799 for the Altbox. No subscription. Free updates.
Gets smarter over time
Alt learns your patterns locally. Your personal AI, trained on you.
Full smart home control
HomeKit, Zigbee, Matter — Alt controls everything from one place.
Your data, your rules
Export, delete, or modify anything. No vendor lock-in.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Alt | ChatGPT | Claude | Alexa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy | |||||
| No cloud data collection | |||||
| Works without internet | |||||
| Zero telemetry | |||||
| Capabilities | |||||
| Email triage & calendar | |||||
| Deep research & analysis | |||||
| Custom automations | |||||
| Voice control | |||||
| Cost | |||||
| Own your hardware | |||||
| Free software updates | |||||
What you’re giving up with each
🤖
ChatGPT
Cloud-only. OpenAI stores all conversations. $20/mo for GPT-4.
🧠
Claude
Cloud-only. No smart home integration. $20/mo for Pro.
📢
Alexa
Records all voice commands. Sends data to Amazon servers. Ad-supported ecosystem.
🏠
Google Home
Feeds Google's ad network. Records household conversations. Limited offline capability.