Which Mac clipboard manager
should you really choose?
We spent time with each popular alternative. Here are our honest comparisons — covering the strengths and weaknesses of each app, not just a MacPaste pitch.
Paste was the standard for 8 years, then acquired in 2024. MacPaste revives that indie spirit with the same key features.
Maccy is the most widely used open-source clipboard manager. When to switch to MacPaste: if you want images, labels, and iPhone sync.
Raycast is a fantastic launcher that includes a clipboard. MacPaste is dedicated to the clipboard — and you can use both together.
Pastebot has been around since 2017, made by Tapbots, $19.99 one-time. MacPaste brings the iCloud sync that Pastebot never had.
Alfred's clipboard lives behind the paid Powerpack ($34). MacPaste is a standalone clipboard with iPhone sync.
CopyClip is free for tiny text history. MacPaste handles images, tags, hover preview, and iPhone sync.
Flycut is the open-source plain-text clipboard. MacPaste covers everything Flycut does, plus images, tags, and sync.
Looking for a broader view?
Our full ranked guide Best Paste alternatives for Mac in 2026 covers all 8 clipboard managers in one place with rankings, pricing, and recommendations per use case.
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