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CopyClip alternatives

CopyClip compared with 5 alternatives: Maccy, Pastebot, Paste, CopyQ and Raycast.

CopyClip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CopyClipThis toolFree plan · from $7.99 one-timeYesmacOS
MaccyFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS
PastebotFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlymacOS
PasteFree trial · from $2.49/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
CopyQFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
RaycastFree plan · from $96/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension

How each one differs from CopyClip

  1. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else

    Maccy vs CopyClipMaccy pricing and details

  2. 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. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • CopyClip has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CopyClip also covers menu bar app.

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

    Pastebot vs CopyClipPastebot pricing and details

  3. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • CopyClip has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • CopyClip also covers menu bar app.

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

    Paste vs CopyClipPaste pricing and details

  4. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyClip also covers menu bar app.

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

    CopyQ vs CopyClipCopyQ pricing and details

  5. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Raycast also covers launcher, window management and text expansion.

    Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse

    Raycast vs CopyClipRaycast pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CopyClip

  • Mac only. CopyClip 2 requires macOS 11.5 or later; the free original requires macOS 10.13 or later.
  • Both apps are text-only: images and files copied to the clipboard are not recorded.
  • The help center says CopyClip has no syncing and stores history on the Mac; the CopyClip 2 pages read describe no syncing either.
  • Mac App Store buyers of CopyClip 2 must install a separate helper app before direct pasting works.
CopyClip pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CopyClip?

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

Is there a free alternative to CopyClip?

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

Which CopyClip alternatives work on Windows?

The CopyClip listing does not include a Windows app. CopyQ and Raycast list one.

Which CopyClip alternatives work on Linux?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to CopyClip?

Maccy and CopyQ are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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