Paste AlternativesClipboard Managers and other similar apps like Paste

Paste is described as 'Stores everything you copy on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, so it's always there whenever you need it again' and is a clipboard manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Paste for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Linux apps. The best Paste alternative is PasteBar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paste are Planck, Alfred, CopyCat Clipboard and Maccy.

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Paste alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2025
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  1. PasteBar icon

    PasteBar

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    Limitless, Free Clipboard Manager for Mac and Windows. Tired of the same copy and paste tasks? Yeah, we hear you. Reduce repetitive copy-pasting tasks, easily organize and access your clipboard content faster. PasteBar simplifies your work, saving time and boosting productivity.

    45 PasteBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    PasteBar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Copy & paste actions
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Copy Paste Emoji

    PasteBar VS Paste

     

    • PasteBar is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Paste.

    • PasteBar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Paste.

    • PasteBar is Free and Open SourcePaste is Paid and Proprietary
    • PasteBar is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPaste is not according to our users
  2. Planck icon

    Planck

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    Access your entire clipboard history across all devices with Planck. Enjoy seamless real-time sync, end-to-end encryption, and offline functionality for secure and efficient data management. Planck supports multiple platforms, ensuring continuous productivity.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Planck screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Universal clipboard
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Share Clipboard
    12.  Clipboard monitoring

    Planck VS Paste

     

    • Planck is the most popular Linux alternative to Paste.

    • Planck is Freemium and ProprietaryPaste is Paid and Proprietary
    • Planck is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPaste is not according to our users
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    Alfred

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    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    128 Alfred alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Alfred screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Workflow Automation
    4.  File Search
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync

    Alfred VS Paste

     
    Comments about Alfred as an Alternative to Paste
    EliasNS
    Negative Jul 28, 2022
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    Alfred has a Clipboard Manager feature that is only available with the paid Powerpack.

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    • Some users think Alfred is a great Paste alternative, some don't.

    • Alfred is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Paste.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryPaste is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. CopyCat Clipboard icon

    CopyCat Clipboard

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    CopyCat Clipboard simplifies your copying-pasting. Just copy once, and see the magic unfold across all your devices and platform.

    76 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1

    Top CopyCat Clipboard Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cross-device syncing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Sync with Google Drive
    11.  Cross-Platform

    CopyCat Clipboard VS Paste

     

    • CopyCat Clipboard is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Paste.

    • CopyCat Clipboard is Freemium and Open SourcePaste is Paid and Proprietary
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    Maccy

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    Maccy is a lightweight clipboard manager for macOS. It keeps the history of what you copy and lets you quickly navigate, search, and use previous clipboard contents.

    122 Maccy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Maccy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Maccy VS Paste

     
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    ClipShelf

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    Streamline your multitasking by pinning clipboard history to the taskbar. Avoid lost links and images, and save time with easy paste shortcuts. Explore ClipShelf during your free trial, enjoy basic features for free, or upgrade to maximize clipboard efficiency for Windows users.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ClipShelf screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Clipboard monitoring

    ClipShelf VS Paste

     
  10. Clipy icon

    Clipy

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    Clipy is a clipboard extension for macOS.

    111 Clipy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clipy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.2.1) is from October 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Snippets

    Clipy VS Paste

     
  11. Copyboard icon

    Copyboard

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    Copyboard is a simple productivity tool to copy frequently-used text to your device pasteboard with just a single click.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Copyboard screenshot 1

    Copyboard Features

    1.  Snippets
    2.  Sync with iCloud
    3.  Snippets Manager
    4.  Copy & paste actions
    5.  Share link
    6.  Share Clipboard

    Copyboard VS Paste

     
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    Clipbud

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    Clipbud is an app for storing and managing text snippets. You can store any text and search for saved snippets. It has a section for recent items and adjustable clipboard settings. The interface is user-friendly and all data is stored on your device and backed up to iCloud.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Clipbud screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Snippets
    6.  Clipboard monitoring

    Clipbud VS Paste

     
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    Clip-It

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    Clip-it is a local, offline and private clipboard history, where you can take control of your copied data. Boost your productivity with this app that should come pre-installed with every Mac sold.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clip-It screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    Clip-It VS Paste

     
  14. Unclutter icon

    Unclutter

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    Efficient desktop app for organizing notes, files, and clipboard clips. Access by pointing and scrolling down. Instantly configurable, supports Dropbox sync, multi-display setups, and Retina displays. Includes draggable cards and clipboard history tracking.

    125 Unclutter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Unclutter screenshot 1

    Unclutter Features

    1.  Built-in Note Taker
    2.  Dashboard
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Clipboard monitoring

    Unclutter VS Paste

     
    Comments about Unclutter as an Alternative to Paste
    Guest
    Positive Feb 16, 2020
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    It has a very similar interface, and serves the same functions.

    Paste Icon
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    • Unclutter is the most popular commercial alternative to Paste.

    • Unclutter is Paid and ProprietaryPaste is also Paid and Proprietary
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    AirClipboard

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    Access your last copied items near the cursor, organize your clipboard with text, images and files — all with a native and elegant UI.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AirClipboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Global hotkey
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    AirClipboard VS Paste

     
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