Maccy alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Maccy: no sync to iPhone or other Macs, and minimal features by design. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Maccy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Paste currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Maccy alternative for most people
PasteVisual clipboard history with pinboards and iCloud sync to iPhone and iPad.
Best Maccy alternative for a free option
CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, scripting and Windows/Linux support.
Best Maccy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RaycastFree clipboard history built into a full launcher.
Best Maccy alternative for open source
CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, scripting and Windows/Linux support.
Best Maccy alternative for Windows
CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, scripting and Windows/Linux support.
Best Maccy alternative for Linux
CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, scripting and Windows/Linux support.
Maccy alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Maccy?
Paste ranks first right now. Visual clipboard history with pinboards and iCloud sync to iPhone and iPad. CopyQ and Raycast follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Maccy?
Yes. CopyQ (open source), Raycast (free plan + paid) and Alfred (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Maccy?
Yes: CopyQ.
Which Maccy alternatives work on Linux?
CopyQ runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Maccy?
The complaints we hear most: no sync to iPhone or other Macs; minimal features by design; recent versions need macOS 14 or later.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Maccy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.