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AlterMost similar to Clico in what it does, its category and its price.
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VoilaHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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MyMemoFrom $5.9/mo, against from $19.9/mo for Clico.
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SlashitRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for Clico.
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At a glance
Green means better than Clico, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ClicoBaseline | 3.7 | $19.9/mo | Yes | Asks what's on your screen instead of asking you to copy-paste it in. | |
| Alter | 4.0+0.3 | $20/mo$0.1 more | Yes | Mac assistant that executes actions across native apps instead of answering in a chat window | vs Clico |
| Slashit | 3.7Same | Free | Yes | A text expander with AI rewriting and clipboard history for Mac and Windows. | vs Clico |
 Recap | 3.5−0.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source Chrome extension that summarises the part of a page you highlight. | vs Clico |
 Auri | 3.5−0.2 | Free | Yes | AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac. | vs Clico |
| Voila | 4.0+0.3 | Free | Yes | One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops. | vs Clico |
 Shortkut | 3.4−0.3 | Free | Yes | A Chrome extension that puts ChatGPT-powered shortcuts into any input box on the internet - build, save, and share AI snippets with your whole team. | vs Clico |
 Guidy | 3.7Same | $69/mo$49.1 more | No | Points at the exact button to click, and says outright the one-time price won't last. | vs Clico |
| MyMemo | 3.8+0.1 | $5.9/mo$14 less | Yes | Collects saved content into a personal knowledge base you can question directly. | vs Clico |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Clico.
Alter
4.0$20/mo
vs Clico$0.1 more+0.3
Mac assistant that executes actions across native apps instead of answering in a chat window.
- 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
Removes the copy-paste loop between a chat window and real work
macOS only, with no Windows or Linux build
Slashit
3.7Free
vs ClicoSame
A text expander with AI rewriting and clipboard history for Mac and Windows.
- Text expansion from short codes into saved snippets
- AI sentence rewriting applied in place while drafting
- Clipboard history for retrieving earlier copied items
Three related utilities in one rather than three separate apps
Desktop only, with no mobile support
Recap
3.5Free
vs Clico−0.2
Open-source Chrome extension that summarises the part of a page you highlight.
- Summarises a highlighted selection, not the whole page
- ChatGPT integration in the browser
- No copying, pasting or tab switching
Selective summarising avoids condensing navigation and adverts
No company behind it and no support commitment
Auri
3.5Free
vs Clico−0.2
AI keyboard and system-wide dictation for Apple devices - improve text in any app, on iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac.
- AI keyboard working inside any app
- System-wide voice dictation on iOS and Mac
- Text improvement in place
Works where you already type rather than in a separate app
Apple only - nothing for Android, Windows or the web
Voila
4.0Free
vs Clico+0.3
One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops.
- Extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and Safari
- Apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows
- Reads webpages, documents and images
Present on every browser and device, so the habit actually forms
No pricing tiers shown
Shortkut
3.4Free
vs Clico−0.3
A Chrome extension that puts ChatGPT-powered shortcuts into any input box on the internet - build, save, and share AI snippets with your whole team.
- AI-powered shortcuts usable in any input box on the internet
- Custom, reusable AI-driven snippets
- Team collaboration via shared private shortcuts
Works inline in existing input boxes, no context-switching to a separate AI tool
Paid/enterprise pricing isn't finalized yet (post-1.0 release)
Guidy
3.7$69/mo
vs Clico$49.1 moreSame
Points at the exact button to click, and says outright the one-time price won't last.
- Real-time on-screen visual guidance for any task
- Points directly to buttons, menus and settings
- User-initiated activation, no background access
Points at the actual screen element rather than describing it in words
The site states this pricing precedes a future subscription model
MyMemo
3.8$5.9/mo
vs Clico$14 less+0.1
Collects saved content into a personal knowledge base you can question directly.
- Personal knowledge base from saved content
- Question answering across your own material
- Handles articles, documents and notes
Attacks retrieval rather than just saving
Answers need checking against the saved source
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Clico free?
Clico has a free plan, and paid plans start from $19.9/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Clico?
Alter is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: Voila, MyMemo, Slashit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Clico?
Among paid plans, MyMemo has the lowest starting price (from $5.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Alter.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.