Compose AI Alternative
More Than Autocomplete
Compose AI suggests words as you type. Clico lets you command AI to write, rewrite, search, and research from a single keyboard shortcut.
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Autocomplete Has Its Limits
Compose AI predicts your next few words. But real writing needs more than guessing.
Passive Only
Compose AI only guesses your next words. You cannot ask it to write a paragraph, summarize, or change tone on demand.
Billing Traps
Users reported being charged after trials with no clear way to cancel. Support was unresponsive to refund requests.
Stale Development
Users report login failures and extension crashes, with slow fixes and limited product momentum.
No Research
No web search, no highlight-to-search. When you need to look something up, you still have to open a new tab.
What Makes Clico Different
Same convenience of a Chrome extension. Far more powerful capabilities.
Full AI Dialog, Not Just Autocomplete
Compose AI only offers inline autocomplete. Clico gives you a full AI dialog where you describe exactly what you want: "write a professional reply to this email", "summarize this in 3 bullets", "translate to Spanish". You stay in control.
Highlight-to-Search: Research Without Leaving the Page
Select any text or image on any webpage and get instant AI-powered web search results. Compose AI has no equivalent feature. Clico turns your browser into a research powerhouse.
Choose Your AI Model
Compose AI locks you into their default model. Clico lets you pick from Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and OpenAI GPT, optimizing for speed or quality depending on your task.
Voice Input Built In
Hold the command key to speak your thoughts and let AI convert them to polished text. Compose AI offers no voice input. Everything must be typed.
Clico vs Compose AI
A side-by-side look at what each extension offers.
Last verified March 2026.
| Feature | Clico | Compose AI |
|---|---|---|
| AI text generation via dialog | Yes | No |
| Highlight-to-search (text & images) | Yes | No |
| AI-powered web search | Yes | No |
| Voice input | Yes | No |
| Multiple AI models (Gemini, Claude, GPT) | Yes | No |
| Works on any website | Yes | Limited |
| Rich text editor support | Yes | No |
| Customizable keyboard shortcuts | Yes | No |
| Free to use | Yes | Limited tier |
| No account required to start | Yes | No |
Get Started in Seconds
Just as easy to install as Compose AI, but you will get a lot more out of it.
Install the Extension
One click from the Chrome Web Store. Same install process you already know.
Press ⌘+O Anywhere
Focus any text field on any website, then press ⌘+O to open the AI dialog.
Describe What You Need
Type your request in natural language. The AI generates and inserts text at your cursor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Compose AI to Clico.
How is Clico different from Compose AI?
Compose AI focuses on inline autocomplete, suggesting text as you type. Clico takes a different approach: press ⌘+O to open an AI dialog where you describe what you want in natural language. Clico also includes highlight-to-search for instant AI web research, voice input, and the ability to choose between multiple AI models.
Does Clico offer autocomplete like Compose AI?
Clico uses an on-demand model rather than inline autocomplete. Press ⌘+O to open the AI dialog, describe what you need, and the generated text is inserted at your cursor. This gives you more control and avoids unwanted inline suggestions disrupting your flow.
Can Clico do everything Compose AI does?
Clico covers text generation and rewriting that Compose AI handles, plus much more: AI-powered web search via highlight, voice input, multiple AI model selection, and rich text editor support. The main difference is the interaction model. Clico is on-demand via ⌘+O rather than passive autocomplete.
Is Clico free?
Yes, Clico is currently free during our limited-time promotion. No API key or credit card required. The Compose AI free tier is limited, and their full features require a paid plan.
Does Clico work on the same websites as Compose AI?
Yes, and more. Both work across websites, but Clico also supports rich text editors like Notion, Google Docs, and content-editable fields that Compose AI struggles with. Clico highlight-to-search works on any webpage content, not just text fields.
Ready to Go Beyond Autocomplete?
Command AI to write what you need. Do not wait for it to guess.