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Clipy alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Clipy alternative for most people is CopyQ (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of desktop utilities. The best free one is Maccy (2.8 GPA).

Clipy compared with 6 alternatives: Maccy, CopyClip, Pastebot, Paste, CopyQ and 1 more.

Clipy is free to use. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ClipyThis toolFreeFreemacOS
MaccyFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS
CopyClipFree plan · from $7.99 one-timeYesmacOS
PastebotFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlymacOS
PasteFree trial · from $2.49/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
CopyQFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
PasteNowFree trial · from $7.99Trial onlymacOS, iOS

Price against what you get

Clipy has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Pastebot and Paste score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessClipyPastebotPasteCopyQ

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of desktop utilities, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Clipy

  1. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy does not cover text expansion, which Clipy does.

    Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else

    Maccy vs ClipyMaccy pricing and details

  2. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyClip does not cover text expansion, which Clipy does.

    Suits: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text

    CopyClip vs ClipyCopyClip pricing and details

  3. Pastebot

    Mac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks

    • Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • Pastebot has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Clipy.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Pastebot does not cover text expansion and menu bar app, which Clipy does.

    Suits: Mac users who paste the same snippets often and want them organized

    Pastebot vs ClipyPastebot pricing and details

  4. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Paste has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Clipy.
    • Paste also lists an iOS app.
    • Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Paste does not cover text expansion and menu bar app, which Clipy does.

    Suits: People who copy and reuse text, links and images all day on a Mac

    Paste vs ClipyPaste pricing and details

  5. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ also lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ does not cover text expansion and menu bar app, which Clipy does.

    Suits: People who want the same clipboard manager on Windows, macOS and Linux

    CopyQ vs ClipyCopyQ pricing and details

  6. PasteNow

    Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync

    • PasteNow starts at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase).
    • PasteNow has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Clipy.
    • PasteNow also lists an iOS app.
    • PasteNow also covers templates.
    • PasteNow does not cover text expansion, which Clipy does.

    Suits: Mac and iPhone owners who want one synced clip history

    PasteNow vs ClipyPasteNow pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Clipy

  • Runs on macOS 13.0 or later only; there is no Windows, Linux or mobile version.
  • The site lists no cross-device sync, so history stays on one Mac.
  • Funded by donations, so support and update pace depend on volunteers.
Clipy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Clipy?

The alternatives to Clipy in this directory are Maccy, CopyClip, Pastebot, Paste, CopyQ and PasteNow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Clipy.

Is there a free alternative to Clipy?

Yes. CopyQ is free to use. Maccy and CopyClip have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Clipy alternatives work on Windows?

The Clipy listing does not include a Windows app. CopyQ lists one.

Which Clipy alternatives work on Linux?

The Clipy listing does not include a Linux app. CopyQ lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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