Paste vs. Maccy vs. Alfred vs. ClipHistory: Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Paste vs. Maccy vs. Alfred vs. ClipHistory: Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
The clipboard manager market in 2026 offers genuine choices. Here''s how the four leading contenders stack up.
The Contenders
Paste: $4.99/month · Cloud sync · Premium features Maccy: Free · Local only · Lightweight open-source Alfred: $39 one-time · Launcher ecosystem · Customizable ClipHistory: $9.99 one-time · AI transforms · Best value
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Paste | Maccy | Alfred | ClipHistory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History Depth | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (free: 50) |
| Cloud Sync | iCloud | None | None | Supabase |
| AI Transforms | No | No | No | Yes |
| Search Speed | Fast | Very Fast | Fast | Very Fast |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sync to iOS | Yes | No | No | Coming |
| Privacy Local | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Snippets Manager | Yes | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| Text Transforms | No | No | Limited | Yes (AI) |
Use Case Winners
For Developers: ClipHistory (AI transforms) For Designers: Paste (organization) For Writers: Paste (cross-device) For Privacy: Maccy (local-only) For Power Users: Alfred (customization) For Budget: ClipHistory ($9.99)
Pricing Over 5 Years
- Paste: $299.88+
- Maccy: $0
- Alfred: $39
- ClipHistory: $9.99
ClipHistory wins on value. Paste justifies cost only with cross-device sync needs.
Final Verdict
Start free: Try Maccy or ClipHistory''s free tier. Most users are happy with ClipHistory Pro ($9.99). Move to Paste only if you need iOS sync and don''t mind subscriptions.