Paste facts
Paste is a clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Its pricing page lists an annual plan at $29.99 a year (shown as $2.49 a month) with a 7-day free trial. Paste for Mac is also available through Setapp. We found no Windows or Android version on Paste's site. (Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, so check Paste's own page.)
If every device you use is made by Apple, Paste is a strong choice and syncs well across that ecosystem.
Why people look for a Paste alternative
- A Windows PC at work. Paste does not run there.
- An Android phone instead of an iPhone.
- A Chromebook for school or travel.
- They want a free plan, not a trial.
- They want a text expander in the same tool.
Clipboard History Pro vs Paste
| Paste | Clipboard History Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Mac, iPhone, iPad | Chrome, Edge, Firefox on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS; iPhone and Android apps (Pro sync) |
| Type | Native Apple apps | Browser extension + mobile sync apps |
| Captures copies from | Apps on your Apple devices | The browser; in Chrome, also text from other apps while Chrome runs |
| Free plan | 7-day free trial | Free forever plan, plus a 14-day Pro trial |
| Paid price | $29.99/yr (annual plan) | $5.99/mo or $60/yr |
| Text expander | — | Yes, 5 free, unlimited on Pro |
| Content saved | — | Text only |
Paste details from pasteapp.io, checked October 23, 2026. A dash means we did not verify that detail; see Paste's site.
The honest trade-off: Paste is cheaper per year, is native, and is more polished on a Mac. Clipboard History Pro is free to use for as long as you like, runs on Windows, Linux and Chromebook, includes a text expander, and with Pro syncs to Android as well as iPhone.
Try the free cross-platform option
Also on Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Free plan: unlimited clipboard history, search, favorites and 5 text shortcuts. Pro has a 14-day free trial.
Common setups
Mac at home, Windows at work
Install Clipboard History Pro in Chrome or Edge on both. Turn on Pro sync. Text you copy in the browser on one computer is in the history on the other. You can keep Paste on the Mac too.
Android phone and any computer
Install the extension on the computer and the Clipboard History Mobile app on the phone. With Pro, clipboard text syncs between them. More in clipboard history on Android.
Chromebook
ChromeOS shows only the last 5 copied items with Search+V. A Chrome extension is the main way to get a longer history there. See clipboard history on Chromebook.
Privacy
Clipboard History Pro stores your history locally in the browser. It is sent to the cloud only when you turn on Pro sync. You can delete single items, clear everything, or have old items removed after a set time.
What you get for free
- Unlimited clipboard history in the browser.
- Search, favorites and tags.
- A text expander with 5 shortcuts.
Pro adds phone sync, floating mode, the page widget, a passcode lock, and unlimited shortcuts and tags. See pricing and the full feature list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paste available for Windows?
We found no Windows version on Paste's website as of October 2026. Paste lists apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
How much does Paste cost?
Paste's pricing page lists an annual plan at $29.99 a year with a 7-day free trial, as of October 2026. Check pasteapp.io/pricing for current prices.
What is a free alternative to Paste for Windows?
Clipboard History Pro is a free browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox on Windows, with unlimited history, search, favorites and a text expander. Windows also has a built-in history on Win+V.
Does Clipboard History Pro work on Android?
The browser extension runs on your computer. With Pro, the Clipboard History Mobile app syncs clipboard text between your Android phone and the extension.
Start saving what you copy
Also on Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Free plan: unlimited clipboard history, search, favorites and 5 text shortcuts. Pro has a 14-day free trial.