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PasteNow alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded PasteNow alternative is Maccy (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
PasteNow compared with 5 alternatives: Paste, Maccy, Pastebot, CopyClip and Clipy.
PasteNow is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from PasteNow
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Paste does not cover templates and menu bar app, which PasteNow does.
Suits: People who copy and reuse text, links and images all day on a Mac
Maccy
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS
- Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
- Maccy has a free plan, which PasteNow lacks.
- Maccy lists no iOS app, which PasteNow has.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Maccy does not cover templates, which PasteNow does.
Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else
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 lists no iOS app, which PasteNow has.
- Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pastebot does not cover templates and menu bar app, which PasteNow does.
Suits: Mac users who paste the same snippets often and want them organized
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 has a free plan, which PasteNow lacks.
- CopyClip lists no iOS app, which PasteNow has.
- CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CopyClip does not cover templates, which PasteNow does.
Suits: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text
Clipy
Free open-source clipboard history and snippets for macOS
- Clipy is free.
- Clipy has a free plan, which PasteNow lacks.
- Clipy lists no iOS app, which PasteNow has.
- Clipy is open source, according to its own site.
- Clipy also covers text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who want a free clipboard history
Limits worth knowing in PasteNow
- Requires macOS 14.6 or iOS 17.6 or later, with an older version offered for older Macs.
- A user review on the App Store says iOS cannot record the clipboard in the background.
- The website's license price loads by script and could not be read; only the App Store price is shown.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PasteNow?
The alternatives to PasteNow in this directory are Paste, Maccy, Pastebot, CopyClip and Clipy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PasteNow.
Is there a free alternative to PasteNow?
Yes. Clipy is free to use. Maccy and CopyClip have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to PasteNow?
Maccy and Clipy 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 Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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