Pasteable vs the field
Fair, specific comparisons — we name what each competitor does well, then show exactly where Pasteable wins. Pick the tool you are comparing against:
Pasteable vs Paste
the Mac clipboard classic
Paste (pasteapp.io) is one of the oldest and prettiest Mac clipboard managers — rich previews, pinboards, and iCloud sync. It is a polished Mac app. The catch: it stays on Apple platforms, it is a subscription, and its sync is plain iCloud rather than end-to-end encrypted content.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Subscription
Pasteable vs Raycast
the Mac launcher with a clipboard history
Raycast is a superb Mac launcher, and it bundles a free, fast clipboard history. For Mac-only users who already live in Raycast, that history is great. But clipboard is a side feature of a launcher — there is no cross-device clip sync, no Windows or Linux, and the Pro tier is meaningfully more expensive than a clipboard manager needs to be.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free / Pro $8·mo
Pasteable vs Maccy
the lightweight, open-source Mac manager
Maccy is beloved: open-source, lightweight, private, and nearly free. It is exactly the right tool if you want a no-frills, local-only Mac clipboard history. Its limits are scope — basic features, Mac only, and no cloud sync, AI, mobile, or expansion. Pasteable’s free tier covers that local-first use case and then keeps going.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs $9.99 one-time
Pasteable vs Ditto
the powerful, free Windows clipboard manager
Ditto is a legend on Windows — free, open-source, and surprisingly powerful, with network-based sync between machines. For a Windows-only power user it is a serious tool. Its age shows in the UI, sync is manual network sharing rather than end-to-end encrypted cloud, and there is no Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or AI.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free
Pasteable vs Alfred
the Mac launcher with clipboard history
Alfred is a Mac institution — a launcher, workflow engine, and clipboard history rolled into one. The clipboard manager is part of the Powerpack paid tier and works well for local Mac history. But Alfred is Mac-only, clipboard is a secondary feature, and there is no cross-device sync, AI search, or mobile companion.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free / Powerpack £34+
Pasteable vs Copied
the cross-platform clipboard app that went quiet
Copied was a promising Mac and iOS clipboard manager with a clean UI and cloud sync. It earned a loyal following. But development has largely stalled, sync reliability has suffered, and there is no Windows, Linux, or Android support. Pasteable covers the same cross-device vision with active development on five platforms.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs One-time purchase
Pasteable vs Flycut
the free, open-source Jumpcut successor
Flycut is a free, open-source Mac clipboard manager — a fork of Jumpcut. It is minimal, fast, and does exactly one thing: remember your text clipboard history. It is perfect if that is all you need. There is no cloud sync, no images, no search beyond plain text, no mobile, and no AI. Pasteable’s free tier covers that local text history and then keeps going.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free / open source
Pasteable vs PastePal
the polished indie Mac clipboard manager
PastePal is a well-designed, affordable Mac clipboard manager from an indie developer. It has a clean UI, good search, and iCloud sync across Mac and iOS. It is a solid choice for Apple-only users. But it stops at Apple — no Windows, Linux, or Android — and there is no AI search, E2E sync, mobile keyboard, or team sharing.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs One-time purchase
Pasteable vs ClipboardFusion
the Windows clipboard manager by Binary Fortress
ClipboardFusion is a capable Windows clipboard manager from Binary Fortress Software. It handles text scrubbing, macros, and cloud sync via their service. For a Windows-only power user who wants macros and scrubbing, it is a real tool. But it is Windows-only, the UI is utilitarian, and there is no Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, AI search, or mobile keyboard.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free / Pro lifetime
Pasteable vs CopyClip
the free Mac App Store clipboard manager
CopyClip is a free Mac clipboard manager available on the App Store. It is simple, sits in your menu bar, and remembers your text clipboard history. It is a fine choice if you want a free, no-frills Mac tool. But it is Mac-only, text-focused, and lacks cloud sync, AI search, images, files, mobile, and expansion.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs Free
Pasteable vs Unclutter
the Mac notes + clipboard + files combo
Unclutter is a handy Mac utility that combines a clipboard manager, notes, and a file shelf in one dropdown panel. It is a nice all-in-one for Mac users who want those three things together. But it is Mac-only, the clipboard is one of three features (not the focus), and there is no cloud sync, AI search, mobile companion, or cross-platform reach.
Free + from $5/mo · $80 lifetime vs One-time purchase
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