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Yoink alternatives

Yoink compared with 5 alternatives: Dropzone, Pastebot, Maccy, boring.notch and Default Folder X.

Yoink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.99 one-time purchase. 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
YoinkThis toolFree trial · from $8.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
DropzoneFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS
PastebotFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlymacOS
MaccyFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS
boring.notchFreeFreemacOS
Default Folder XFree trial · from $39.95 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from Yoink

  1. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase.
    • Dropzone has a free plan. Yoink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropzone also covers file sharing and menu bar app.
    • Yoink also covers clipboard manager.

    Suits: Mac users who move, copy and upload files by drag and drop all day

    Dropzone vs YoinkDropzone 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. Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase.
    • Yoink also covers file management.

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

    Pastebot vs YoinkPastebot pricing and details

  3. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase.
    • Maccy has a free plan. Yoink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Yoink 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 YoinkMaccy pricing and details

  4. boring.notch

    Turns the MacBook notch into a music player and file shelf

    • boring.notch is free. Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase.
    • boring.notch has a free plan. Yoink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • boring.notch is open source, according to its own site.
    • Yoink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • boring.notch also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: MacBook owners who want media controls in the notch area

    boring.notch vs Yoinkboring.notch pricing and details

  5. Default Folder X

    Faster Open and Save dialogs and folder access on the Mac

    • Default Folder X starts at $39.95 one-time purchase (single-user license). Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase.
    • Default Folder X also covers menu bar app.
    • Yoink also covers clipboard manager.

    Suits: Mac users who open and save files across many folders every day

    Default Folder X vs YoinkDefault Folder X pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Yoink

  • This is the Mac app, for macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer. Yoink for iPad and iPhone is a separate app, and Handoff with iOS devices requires it.
  • There is no free version: after the 28-day trial it has to be bought.
  • Continuity Camera needs macOS Mojave 10.14 or newer and an iPhone or iPad on iOS 12 or newer.
Yoink pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Yoink?

The alternatives to Yoink in this directory are Dropzone, Pastebot, Maccy, boring.notch and Default Folder X. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yoink.

Is there a free alternative to Yoink?

Yes. boring.notch is free to use. Dropzone and Maccy have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Yoink?

Maccy and boring.notch 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 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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