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Maccy alternatives
Maccy compared with 7 alternatives: Paste, Pastebot, CopyClip, CopyQ, Raycast and 2 more.
Maccy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaccyThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS |
| Paste | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Pastebot | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| CopyClip | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CopyQ | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Ditto | Free | Free | Windows |
| Yoink | Free trial · from $8.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Maccy
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Maccy has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who copy and reuse text, links and images all day on a Mac
- Free trial · from $2.99/mo
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. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Maccy has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Maccy also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who paste the same snippets often and want them organized
- Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
CopyClip
Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar
- CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Maccy also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who want the same clipboard manager on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Raycast also covers launcher, window management and text expansion.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Free
Ditto
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows
- Ditto is free. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
- Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
- Maccy also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Windows users who want a searchable history of everything they copy
- Free trial · from $8.99 one-time
Yoink
Drag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac
- Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Maccy has a free plan. Yoink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Yoink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Yoink also covers file management.
Suits: Mac users who drag files between windows, spaces and full-screen apps
Limits worth knowing in Maccy
- macOS only; it requires macOS Sonoma 14 or higher.
- The free download is on GitHub or Homebrew. The website's buttons lead to paid copies: $4.99 or more on Gumroad, $9.99 on the Mac App Store.
- History stays on the Mac, so the pages read describe no syncing of clips to other devices.
- It is built to do one job; the vendor says it leaves out the extra features other clipboard managers add.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Maccy?
The alternatives to Maccy in this directory are Paste, Pastebot, CopyClip, CopyQ, Raycast, Ditto and Yoink. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Maccy.
Is there a free alternative to Maccy?
Yes. CopyQ and Ditto are free to use. CopyClip and Raycast have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Maccy alternatives work on Windows?
The Maccy listing does not include a Windows app. CopyQ, Raycast and Ditto list one.
Which Maccy alternatives work on Linux?
The Maccy 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 Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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