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Alter vs Clico

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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Clico

Asks what's on your screen instead of asking you to copy-paste it in

3.7$19.9/mo

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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

    Clico

    From $19.9/mo against from $20/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Alter

    4.0 against 3.7

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onAlterClico
Our rating4.0Better3.7
Starts at$20/mo$19.9/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFrom $20/moFrom $19.9/mo
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
  • Reads on-screen content directly, no copy-paste required
  • Works across Mac apps, Chrome and the web
  • Voice activation for natural-language queries
  • Approval required before writing, sending or creating anything
  • Saved conversation history across apps
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
  • Removes the copy-paste round trip most people skip a chat window over
  • Requires approval before taking any action, not just before responding
  • Works across the whole desktop, not one single app
Cons
  • macOS only, with no Windows or Linux build
  • Action coverage depends on which apps expose automation hooks
  • Screen-reading access across open apps is a meaningful permission grant
  • Worth confirming exactly what is captured before use on sensitive material
  • 2,000 Pro credits may be tight for heavy daily use
CompanyAlterInvoko

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Alter better than Clico?

In our reviews Alter scores 4.0 and Clico scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. Alter: Mac assistant that executes actions across native apps instead of answering in a chat window. Clico: Asks what's on your screen instead of asking you to copy-paste it in.

Which is cheaper, Alter or Clico?

Clico has the lower starting price: from $20/mo for Alter and from $19.9/mo for Clico.

Do Alter and Clico have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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