PopClip

Mac utility that shows a pop-up menu of actions whenever you select text.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About PopClip

PopClip is a macOS utility that appears as a small floating bar whenever you select text in almost any app. The bar offers actions such as copy, paste, search the web, open a link, look up a word or translate, and a large library of free extensions adds more, from sending text to note and task apps to changing case or running a shell script. You can build your own extensions too. Because it reacts to selection rather than a hotkey, it complements keyboard launchers rather than replacing them. PopClip is a paid app sold as a one-time licence, with a choice of two years of updates or lifetime updates, and each licence covers up to five Macs; it is also included in Setapp. A fully working trial starts nagging after 250 actions. It is Mac only, with no Windows or iOS version.

Best for: Mac users who often act on selected text and want one-click actions without memorising shortcuts.

What works

Works with selected text in almost any app
Large free extension library, and you can write your own
One-time licence covering up to five Macs
Also available through Setapp

Why people leave

Mac only
Paid after the trial
The latest versions are not on the Mac App Store

Top PopClip alternatives

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1
Alfred
Keyboard launcher whose Universal Actions act on selected text, files and URLs.
79.8
2
Raycast
Free keyboard launcher that can run AI and extension commands on selected text via a hotkey.
68.8
3
LaunchBar
Keyboard launcher with Instant Send, which passes the current selection to actions.
57.5
4
BetterTouchTool
Can attach custom actions to gestures and shortcuts, including on selected text.
52.6
5Ke
Keyboard Maestro
Macro tool for building your own selected-text actions with far more logic.
51.2

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PopClip: common questions

Is PopClip free?

No, PopClip is a paid product.

Is PopClip open source?

No, PopClip is not open source.

What platforms does PopClip run on?

PopClip is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to PopClip?

The highest-ranked PopClip alternatives right now are Alfred, Raycast and LaunchBar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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PopClip facts

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Platform: macOS only; Checked Oct 29, 2026popclip.app(opens source in a new tab); “PopClip is available for macOS only.”
Pricing: Paid, with free trial; Checked Oct 29, 2026popclip.app(opens source in a new tab); “It is a paid app with a free trial .”
Free trial: 250 actions; Checked Oct 29, 2026popclip.app(opens source in a new tab); “After you have used 250 actions in the app it will start to nag you periodically to buy a license key.”
Licence: One-time purchase; Checked Oct 29, 2026popclip.app(opens source in a new tab); “PopClip is available as a one-time purchase by buying a license key.”
Setapp: Included; Checked Oct 29, 2026popclip.app(opens source in a new tab); “Setapp Alternatively, PopClip is also available as part of a Setapp subscription .”