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Updated guide · August 3, 2026
The 7 best Paste alternatives for Mac, compared by use case.
Paste is a polished cross-device clipboard, but it is not the right fit for everyone. The best alternative depends on whether you value a one-time purchase, open source, Apple sync, a complete launcher, code and files, or reusable paste sequences.
Apps compared7
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026
MethodOfficial sources
Where Nori is stronger
Concrete advantages, not an absolute ranking.
Local by default
History and search stay on the Mac without a required account or cloud sync.
Dedicated product, Lifetime license
Nori focuses on clipboard work and offers a 14-day trial followed by a one-time purchase.
Choose by priority, not feature count
A free minimal app can be best for simple history. Cloud sync wins across Apple devices. Reusable sequences matter more for repetitive data-entry work.
Nori: reusable flows and local privacy
Nori combines history, Quick Paste, collections and Flow Replay in a native Mac app. It deliberately does not provide cross-device cloud history.
Paste and PastePal: Apple-device continuity
Paste covers Mac, iPhone and iPad through subscription or Lifetime plans. PastePal offers optional iCloud sync, Queue Mode and extensive transformations through a one-time purchase.
Maccy, Raycast, Pasty and Pastebot
Maccy is the free open-source choice. Raycast bundles a three-month free history and temporary Paste Sequentially. Pasty excels at files and code. Pastebot excels at text filters and configurable queues.
Quick comparison
Official product information verified on August 3, 2026.
| App | Best for | Model | Distinctive strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nori | Reusable Mac workflows | Lifetime · €9.99 Founders | Flow Replay and local data |
| Paste | Multiple Apple devices | Subscription or Lifetime | Mac, iPhone and iPad sync |
| Maccy | Minimal open source | Free | Lightweight and keyboard-first |
| Raycast | A productivity suite | Free / Pro | Clipboard and sequential paste in a launcher |
| PastePal | Sync and transformations | Free + one-time Pro | iCloud, Queue Mode and 75+ transforms |
| Pasty | Files, media and code | $9.99 one time | Batch files and syntax highlighting |
| Pastebot | Filters and paste queues | One-time purchase | Text filters and Sequential Paste |
Information verified on August 3, 2026. Third-party prices and features may change; all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
The essential answers.
What is the best free Paste alternative?
Maccy is the most direct free, open-source alternative. Raycast is better if you also want a launcher and extensions.
Which Paste alternatives avoid subscriptions?
Nori, PastePal and Pasty use one-time purchases. Paste also offers a Lifetime option.
Which app is best for reusable paste sequences?
Nori saves sequences as reusable Flows. Raycast, PastePal and Pastebot provide different forms of sequential or queued paste.
Comparison sources
Third-party product information comes from official pages reviewed on August 3, 2026.
NoriThe clipboard that remembers your workflow.
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