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PopClip alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PopClip: mac only, and paid after the trial. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PopClip, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Alfred currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Alfred logoAlfredFree plan + paidNomacOS4 of 479.8
2Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 568.8
3LaunchBar logoLaunchBarFree plan + paidNomacOS4 of 457.5
4BetterTouchTool logoBetterTouchToolPaidNomacOS5 of 552.6
5KeKeyboard MaestroPaidNomacOS4 of 451.2
  1. Alfred logo

    1. AlfredTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want a powerful, local launcher with workflows and no subscription

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from PopClip

    Keyboard launcher whose Universal Actions act on selected text, files and URLs.

    Pros

    • One-off Powerpack licence instead of a subscription
    • Visual workflow editor with thousands of community workflows
    • Fast, stable and keeps everything on your Mac

    Cons

    • Clipboard history and workflows need the paid Powerpack
    • Mac only
    • Major versions are paid upgrades unless you buy the lifetime licence
    Visit Alfred Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Alfred a good PopClip alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Powerpack price
    £34 (single licence)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    £59 with free lifetime upgrades
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Clipboard history
    Powerpack feature
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Running with Crayons Ltd
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Raycast logo

    2. Raycast

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

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from PopClip

    Free keyboard launcher that can run AI and extension commands on selected text via a hotkey.

    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 ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Raycast a good PopClip alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal and work use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $8/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams Pro price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. LaunchBar logo

    3. LaunchBar

    Best for: Mac users who want a deep keyboard file browser and launcher in one

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from PopClip

    Keyboard launcher with Instant Send, which passes the current selection to actions.

    Pros

    • Excellent keyboard-driven file browsing and file operations
    • Adaptive abbreviations that learn your habits
    • Custom actions in many scripting languages
    • Usable indefinitely without paying

    Cons

    • Smaller community and fewer ready-made actions than Alfred or Raycast
    • Mac only
    • Unregistered copies pause occasionally
    Visit LaunchBar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is LaunchBar a good PopClip alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free use
    Unlimited, with occasional pauses
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom actions
    AppleScript, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    6.24, runs on macOS Tahoe
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
  4. BetterTouchTool logo

    4. BetterTouchTool

    Best for: Mac power users who want to remap gestures, mice and keys and automate with them

    PaidmacOS

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from PopClip

    Can attach custom actions to gestures and shortcuts, including on selected text.

    Pros

    • Huge range of triggers and actions
    • Window snapping, clipboard and launcher included
    • Low one-off price with a lifetime option
    • Long free trial

    Cons

    • Dense, complicated settings
    • Mac only
    • Standard licence only covers two years of updates
    Visit BetterTouchTool Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is BetterTouchTool a good PopClip alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Standard licence
    $15, 2 years of updates
    Checked Oct 29, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    $25
    Checked Oct 29, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    45 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in actions
    600+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included
    Checked Oct 29, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Ke

    5. Keyboard Maestro

    Best for: Mac users who want to automate repetitive work across many apps without coding

    PaidmacOS

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from PopClip

    Macro tool for building your own selected-text actions with far more logic.

    Pros

    • Hundreds of actions and many trigger types
    • No subscription; one-time purchase
    • Active community forum with shared macros

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated and dense
    • Major upgrades cost extra
    • Accessibility permission issues can need manual fixing after macOS updates
    Visit Keyboard Maestro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Keyboard Maestro a good PopClip alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    US$36 one-time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrade price
    US$25
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Actions
    Hundreds built in
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    11
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best PopClip alternative for…

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

Alfred logo

Best PopClip alternative for most people

Alfred

Keyboard launcher whose Universal Actions act on selected text, files and URLs.

Raycast logo

Best PopClip alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Free keyboard launcher that can run AI and extension commands on selected text via a hotkey.

LaunchBar logo

Best PopClip alternative for Mac

LaunchBar

Keyboard launcher with Instant Send, which passes the current selection to actions.

Raycast logo

Best PopClip alternative for Windows

Raycast

Free keyboard launcher that can run AI and extension commands on selected text via a hotkey.

PopClip alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PopClip?

Alfred ranks first right now. Keyboard launcher whose Universal Actions act on selected text, files and URLs. Raycast and LaunchBar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PopClip?

Yes. Alfred (free plan + paid), Raycast (free plan + paid) and LaunchBar (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to PopClip?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from PopClip?

The complaints we hear most: mac only; paid after the trial; the latest versions are not on the Mac App Store.

How is this list ranked?

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