Pastyx compared with other clipboard managers
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Paste
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Native clipboard tool for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync, lists and smart lists.
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See the comparisonPastyx at a glance
| Platforms | Mac (macOS 14+), Windows 10 2004+ / 11 (x64), web; iPhone / iPad (iOS 17+) coming soon to the App Store |
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| Price | US$9.99 once for Mac and Windows (one license, up to 3 devices), 7-day trial; iPhone / iPad and web are free |
| Source code | Closed source |
| Where history lives | In a SQLite database on the Mac or PC; without signing in it never leaves the device |
| Sync between devices | Optional. After sign-in, clips sync through Pastyx’s server over HTTPS |
| How long history is kept | Favorites and clips on a pinboard never expire |
| Organizing | Favorites, pinboards, custom titles; pinboards can’t be shared with other people |
| Pasting in sequence | Paste stack on Mac and Windows: collect several clips, then paste them in order |
| Text inside images | Recognized on the device and searchable; the recognized text is not synced |
| Search and filters | Full-text search and type filters; app: filters by source app (Mac and Windows) |
| Editing and files | Text clips can be edited; copied files are recorded and only their names sync |
| Passwords and privacy | Skips items password managers mark as concealed and apps you choose to ignore; can hide clips while the screen is shared (Mac and Windows) |
| On the phone | iPhone / iPad app with a keyboard and a share extension (coming soon); the web app works in a phone browser and can create share links |
| Other | Clipboard only. No snippets or text expansion, and no shared team pinboards |
Try Pastyx
The Mac and Windows apps are free to try for 7 days, then US$9.99 once (one license, up to 3 devices). The web app is free; iPhone / iPad is coming soon.