ClipKeep vs Paste: which Mac clipboard manager is right for you?
Paste is a beautifully designed, mature clipboard manager with pinboards and iCloud sync — the premium standard for years. ClipKeep is in the same design tier and adds sticky notes, with sync over its own attested backend instead of iCloud. Both are paid; the right pick comes down to sticky notes, sync model, and pricing.
Paste set the bar for what a premium Mac clipboard manager looks like. ClipKeep aims for that same level of craft, folds in sticky notes, and takes a different approach to sync and pricing. If you already love Paste, this page is an honest look at where ClipKeep differs.
Side by side
| Feature | ClipKeep | Paste |
|---|---|---|
| Searchable history + previews | ||
| Pinboards / organized snippets | Pins | |
| Sticky notes | — | |
| Sync | Own attested backend | iCloud |
| Designed, native-premium UI | ||
| Account required | Only to sync | Apple ID / iCloud |
| Pricing | Flat subscription | Subscription |
Choose Paste if…
- •You want a long-established app with a deep pinboard system.
- •You specifically prefer iCloud as the sync backend.
- •You do not need sticky notes.
Choose ClipKeep if…
- You want sticky notes and clipboard history in one app.
- You want a simple flat subscription with a free trial, and sticky notes in the same app.
- You want device-attested sync rather than an iCloud account.
Questions
Is ClipKeep cheaper than Paste?
Both are App Store subscriptions. ClipKeep is a flat monthly or yearly plan covering your Macs, with a free trial. Compare the current price on each pricing page, and weigh sticky notes and sync model too — not just price.
What does ClipKeep add over Paste?
Built-in sticky notes, a simple flat subscription, and sync secured by Secure Enclave device attestation rather than an iCloud account.
Does ClipKeep sync like Paste?
Yes, but through its own backend with hardware-anchored device attestation, not iCloud. Your data flows only between your own verified devices.