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Pastebot alternatives

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

Pastebot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PastebotThis toolFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlymacOS
PasteFree trial · from $2.49/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
MaccyFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS
CopyClipFree plan · from $7.99 one-timeYesmacOS
CopyQFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
RaycastFree plan · from $96/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
YoinkFree trial · from $8.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from Pastebot

  1. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.

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

    Paste vs PastebotPaste pricing and details

  2. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • Maccy has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else

    Maccy vs PastebotMaccy pricing and details

  3. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • CopyClip has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CopyClip also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text

    CopyClip vs PastebotCopyClip pricing and details

  4. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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

    CopyQ vs PastebotCopyQ pricing and details

  5. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • Raycast has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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

    Raycast vs PastebotRaycast pricing and details

  6. Yoink

    Drag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac

    • Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase. Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct.
    • Yoink also covers file management.

    Suits: Mac users who drag files between windows, spaces and full-screen apps

    Yoink vs PastebotYoink pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pastebot

  • macOS only. Pastebot 3 requires macOS 26 Tahoe or later, and the App Store listing says macOS 26.2.
  • There is no free version, only a 14-day trial.
  • The $39 direct license includes one year of updates. Each further year costs $19, though the last version paid for keeps working.
  • A Pastebot 2 license does not unlock Pastebot 3; it only gives a $12.99 discount on the direct purchase.
Pastebot pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pastebot?

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

Is there a free alternative to Pastebot?

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

Which Pastebot alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Pastebot alternatives work on Linux?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Pastebot?

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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