Switching tools · 2026
Paste App Alternatives Without the Apple Lock-In
Paste (pasteapp.io) sets the bar for a good-looking Mac clipboard, and if you only use Apple devices it is easy to recommend. The reasons people search for something else are just as clear: the price, and the fact that iCloud sync means it never reaches a Windows, Linux, or Android device. Here are the alternatives for each reason.
Paste at a glance
- Runs on
- Mac · iPhone · iPad
- Price
- Subscription or Lifetime
- Sync
- iCloud
- Windows
- No
Why people look for a Paste alternative
- You would rather not pay for a clipboard at all, or want something cheaper.
- You use a Windows or Linux computer, and Paste is Apple-only.
- You have an Android phone.
- You want the cloud copy of your clips end-to-end encrypted by the app itself.
Keep Paste if
You live entirely on Apple devices, love the pinboards and previews, and are happy with the price. Paste is a well-made app, and it now offers a one-time Lifetime plan as well as a subscription.
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Pick by what you need from Paste
Free, Mac only
Maccy
Open source and light; no sync, no subscription.
Another one-time purchase, Apple only
PastePal
A native Mac and iPhone clipboard manager with no subscription.
Already pay for a launcher
Alfred or Raycast
Both include clipboard history (Alfred’s in the paid Powerpack).
Mac plus Windows, Linux, or Android
Pasteable
End-to-end encrypted sync across them, with a $80 founder Lifetime option.
The alternatives
4 honest options
Not a ranking: they solve different problems. Each card ends with its catch, ours included.
- 01
Pasteable
We make this oneMac and everything else, no forced subscription
- Price
- Free · Pro $6/mo or $60/yr · $80 founder lifetime
- Runs on
- Mac · Windows · Linux · Android · Web (iPhone app in App Store review)
Install it on each computer and sign in with the same account. Copy as usual: the clip lands in your history on the other machines, end-to-end encrypted, and Ctrl+Shift+V (⌘+Shift+V on a Mac) pastes it.
The catch: Sync needs an account and an internet connection. Free syncs your 25 most recent clips; Pro syncs up to 10,000. It shares your clipboard history, not your keyboard and mouse.
- 02
Maccy
A light, local Mac history
- Price
- Free (open source, MIT)
- Runs on
- Mac (macOS 14 or later)
A small, keyboard-first clipboard history in the menu bar. Install it from maccy.app, GitHub, or Homebrew.
The catch: Mac only, needs macOS Sonoma 14 or later, and keeps history on one Mac with no sync.
Pasteable vs Maccy - 03
PastePal
A one-time purchase on Apple devices
- Price
- One-time purchase
- Runs on
- Mac · iPhone
A native clipboard manager for Mac and iPhone sold as a one-time purchase.
The catch: Apple devices only, so no Windows, Linux, or Android.
Pasteable vs PastePal - 04
Alfred clipboard history
Alfred Powerpack owners
- Price
- Free / Powerpack £34+
- Runs on
- Mac
Alfred’s Powerpack adds clipboard history and snippets to the launcher, with a one-time licence.
The catch: Mac only, clipboard history needs the paid Powerpack, and it does not sync clips between devices.
Pasteable vs Alfred clipboard history
FAQ
Common questions
Is there a Paste app for Windows?+
No. Paste is for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Pasteable runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux with one history.
What is a Paste alternative without a subscription?+
Paste itself now sells a one-time Lifetime plan. Beyond that, Maccy is free; PastePal is a one-time purchase; Pasteable has a free plan and a one-time Lifetime licence ($80 founder price for the first 100 buyers, then $100).
Can I move my pinboards from Paste?+
Pasteable has no Paste importer. Re-copy the items you use most and pin them, or save them as snippets.
Does Pasteable have an iPhone app like Paste?+
The iPhone app is in App Store review and not downloadable yet. Until then, an iPhone uses the web app at pasteableapp.com/app.
Is it free?+
Maccy is free, and Raycast’s clipboard history is free. Pasteable is free to start with 25 end-to-end encrypted synced clips and files up to 1 GB; Pro syncs up to 10,000 clips and files up to 5 GB for $6/month, $60/year, or a one-time Lifetime licence ($80 founder price for the first 100 buyers, then $100).
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Your clipboard, on every device
Free on Mac, Windows, and Linux, with 25 end-to-end encrypted synced clips. The Android app is included; an iPhone joins through the web app today.
v3.2.25
Pasteable for Android is on Google Play. The iPhone app is in App Store review right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll email you the moment it’s live, or use the web app on your iPhone today.
On your phone? Open the web app