Paste
ActiveOverview
Paste is a clipboard manager that stores text, links, images, and files copied on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making them searchable and accessible across devices via iCloud sync. It targets professionals like designers, developers, writers, and support teams who need to reuse clipboard content efficiently. Key differentiators include local storage for privacy, app blacklisting for sensitive data, pinboards for organization, and keyboard extensions for quick access.134
Key Features
- Unlimited Clipboard History - Stores all copied items including text, links, images, and files without limits.
- Intelligent Search - Quickly finds past clippings by keywords across all devices.
- Pinboards - Organizes clippings into custom folders like pinboards for ordered access.
- Privacy Controls - Blacklists apps like password managers to exclude sensitive data; stores locally.
- iCloud Sync - Instantly syncs clipboard and pinboards across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
- Paste Keyboard - Accesses Paste content from any app via custom keyboard and extensions.
- Link and Media Previews - Previews links, images, and files; edits text without leaving the app.
- Formatting Options - Preserves original formatting or converts to plain text.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription (via Setapp) | $9.99/mo | Full access to all features on Mac, iPhone, iPad with iCloud sync. |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS with iCloud sync required for cross-device access; data stored locally on devices. No minimum requirements specified beyond Apple ecosystem compatibility. Limited to Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android support.1345
Integrations & Ecosystem
- iCloud sync
- Universal Clipboard compatibility
- Paste Keyboard extension
- App blacklisting rules
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| CopyQ | Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) open-source alternative with scripting, but lacks native iOS/iPadOS support. |
| Clipy | Free macOS-only clipboard manager with basic history and search, no iOS sync or advanced privacy features. |
| Maccy | Lightweight, free, open-source macOS app focused on speed and local storage, without multi-device sync. |
| Raycast (Clipboard extension) | Productivity launcher with clipboard history for macOS, more general-purpose but requires additional setup for advanced organization. |
Reputation
Paste is praised for its intuitive interface, fast search, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, earning positive reviews from users in creative and professional fields.23 Criticisms focus on its subscription pricing model and exclusivity to Apple devices, with users requesting Windows support.5 Overall, it is viewed as a high-quality, privacy-focused tool unmatched by free alternatives on macOS.2