Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Copycat: Free Copy paste shelf for mac

A minimal, open-source drag and drop bar shelf for macOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Paste Quick▲109

   Quick clipboard and copy/paste manager

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Maccy▲374

   Lightweight open-source clipboard manager for macOS

   2019 · maccy.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Better Clipboard▲88

   Smarter copy-paste for macOS. New version!

   Mar 2026 · cuatro.studio · its alternatives →

4. 4
   MenuCopy - View copied text & image▲98

   Clipboard manager in your macOS menu bar

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Paste 4.0▲650

   The most convenient way to copy and paste on iPhone and iPad

   2023 · pasteapp.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   A keyboard-centric clipboard history app for macOS▲141

   Hey HN, As a Software Engineer, I frequently copy and paste content. The fact that macOS clipboard buffer can keep only one item is very frustrating. It’s very annoying to copy → switch app → paste → switch app → copy → switch app → paste, and so on. Losing items I copied hours ago and having to find and copy them again is a waste of time. I tried many third-party clipboard managers like Alfred, Raycast, Paste, Maccy, etc. While great, they didn't fully meet my needs. As a developer, my requirements are: 1. Keyboard-centric operation to avoid using the mouse. I don’t want to waste my time…

   2024 · clipbook.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Copyclip▲108

   Simple, efficient clipboard manager for your Mac

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pastebot▲435

   Clipboard manager from the creators of Tweetbot

   2016 · tapbots.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Copaste▲83

   Copy paste text globally on your Mac without switching apps.

   2021 · meteor-macaw-c12.notion.site · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Short Menu 3.0 for Mac▲199

    The most powerful URL shortener for macOS

    2017 · shortmenu.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pocket Copy▲91

    Minimal clipboard manager for macOS, lives in your menu bar

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    OneTap Copy & Paste Clipboard for Mac▲18

    Copy / paste links, files, images and more from the Menu Bar

    2025 · onetapapp.co · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ClipMark▲113

    Never lose anything you copy again

    Apr 2026 · clip-mark.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    DropK▲95

    The tray that doesn't pretend

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    GetIpsum▲79

    Menu bar placeholder text generator for digital creatives

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    OptionV▲66

    MacOS menubar clipboard manager

    Apr 2026 · optionv.app · its alternatives →

18. 18IC
    Instant CMS as a Service on any element (with contenteditable)▲113

    2012 · copybar.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    CleanClip▲138

    The easiest way to use clipboard history like a pro

    2024 · cleanclip.cc · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ClippyApp▲96

    Copy and paste multiple items, with ease

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    File Cabinet Pro▲81

    File manager for the menu bar

    2020 · apptyrant.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Stash▲135

    Manage temporary files, text, and media with drag-and-drop

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ClipNinja▲78

    Minimal copy and paste tool for Mac

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    SmartPaste▲93

    Paste without annoying styles on macOS

    2021 · smartpaste.app · its alternatives →

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