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Paste alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Paste: no free tier beyond the trial, and apple platforms only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Paste, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Maccy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 552.2
  1. Raycast logo

    1. RaycastTop pick

    Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Paste

    Free clipboard history inside a launcher, with snippets alongside.

    Pros

    • Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
    • Large extension store for popular work tools
    • Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
    • Fast, polished interface with good defaults

    Cons

    • AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
    • Requires an account for sync and team features
    • Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
    Visit Raycast Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raycast a good Paste alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal and work use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $8/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams Pro price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Paste alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Maccy logo

Best Paste alternative for most people

Maccy

Free, open-source and minimal if you do not need sync or pinboards.

CopyQ logo

Best Paste alternative for a free option

CopyQ

Free and cross-platform, useful if you also work on Windows or Linux.

Raycast logo

Best Paste alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Free clipboard history inside a launcher, with snippets alongside.

Maccy logo

Best Paste alternative for open source

Maccy

Free, open-source and minimal if you do not need sync or pinboards.

Alfred logo

Best Paste alternative for Mac

Alfred

One-off Powerpack licence covering clipboard history and snippets.

CopyQ logo

Best Paste alternative for Windows

CopyQ

Free and cross-platform, useful if you also work on Windows or Linux.

CopyQ logo

Best Paste alternative for Linux

CopyQ

Free and cross-platform, useful if you also work on Windows or Linux.

Paste alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Paste?

Maccy ranks first right now. Free, open-source and minimal if you do not need sync or pinboards. CopyQ and Raycast follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Paste?

Yes. Maccy (open source), 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 Paste?

Yes: Maccy and CopyQ.

Which Paste alternatives work on Linux?

CopyQ runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Paste?

The complaints we hear most: no free tier beyond the trial; apple platforms only; visual card layout uses more screen space than a simple list.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Paste, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.