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Paste alternatives
Paste compared with 7 alternatives: Raycast, Alfred, Setapp, TextExpander, CopyClip and 2 more.
Paste is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PasteThis tool | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Alfred | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Setapp | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| TextExpander | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| CopyClip | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Maccy | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS |
| Pastebot | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Paste
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Raycast has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists a Windows app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Free plan · from £34 one-time
Alfred
Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows
- Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Alfred has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who want a keyboard launcher without a subscription
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Setapp
One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps
- Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, window management and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who would otherwise buy several utilities separately
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- TextExpander has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TextExpander lists a Windows app.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Support and sales teams that send the same replies many times a day
- 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). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- 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: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text
- Free plan · from $4.99
Maccy
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS
- Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Maccy has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else
- 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. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
Suits: Mac users who paste the same snippets often and want them organized
Limits worth knowing in Paste
- There is no free version; after the 7-day trial a plan is needed, though your saved history is kept.
- Apple platforms only. The App Store listing requires macOS 14 or later and iOS or iPadOS 26 or later.
- The Family plan is sold only on the App Store, and the Teams plan only on the website at a per-seat price that is not published.
- The pricing page showed only the annual price as text; the monthly, Family and Lifetime prices come from the US App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paste?
The alternatives to Paste in this directory are Raycast, Alfred, Setapp, TextExpander, CopyClip, Maccy and Pastebot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paste.
Is there a free alternative to Paste?
Yes. Raycast, Alfred, TextExpander, CopyClip and Maccy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Paste alternatives work on Windows?
The Paste listing does not include a Windows app. Raycast and TextExpander list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Paste?
Maccy is described as open source on its own site.
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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