ClipboardlyPaste App Alternative: Clipboardly vs Paste for Mac
Paste is a polished clipboard manager that syncs across Mac, iPhone and iPad and is sold as a subscription. Clipboardly is a Mac-only alternative built around boards: set an active board and everything you copy is saved into it, then paste anything with ⌘⇧V. Choose Paste if you need your clipboard on iPhone; choose Clipboardly if you work on a Mac and want clips organized by project.
- Paste: best when you need clipboard history on iPhone and iPad too.
- Clipboardly: Mac-only, with an active board that catches everything you copy for the current project.
- Both offer search, pinning and iCloud Sync.
At a glance
| Clipboardly | Paste | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Mac | Mac, iPhone, iPad |
| Pricing | Free | $3.99/mo or $29.99/yr |
| Organize clips | Boards, one active board | Pinboards |
| Auto-save into the current project | Yes | No |
| Paste from any app | ⌘⇧V | Yes |
| Automatic clip types | 12 types | Yes |
| Sync | iCloud | iCloud |
Where Paste is the better choice
If you copy on your iPhone and paste on your Mac (or the other way round), Paste is built for that. It also has a large feature set, including search inside images, and a mature, well-known design.
Where Clipboardly is the better choice
- You want organization without the filing. Pinboards in Paste are something you file clips into. In Clipboardly, the active board catches everything automatically.
- You want sensitive clips locked. Lock clips behind a 4-digit PIN, and pause saving with one click.
- You only use a Mac and don't need an iPhone app.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Paste alternative without a subscription?
Yes. Clipboardly is a free Paste alternative for Mac with boards, Quick Paste and iCloud Sync. Maccy is also free, and ClipBook is a one-time purchase per device. See our comparison of the best clipboard managers for Mac.
Does Clipboardly work on iPhone?
No. Clipboardly is built for the Mac. If you need clipboard history on iPhone and iPad, Paste supports all three.
Sources
Checked September 2026. Prices and features of other apps can change; check each app’s site for the latest.
Published by the Clipboardly team at Growbig100 LLC. Updated Sep 26, 2026.