ClipKeep vs Raycast: which Mac clipboard manager is right for you?
Raycast is a fantastic launcher, and its clipboard history is a great bonus if you already use it. ClipKeep is a dedicated clipboard manager — deeper previews, sticky notes, and a focused ⌘⇧V flow. If you want one launcher for everything, Raycast is excellent; if you want the best clipboard + notes experience, ClipKeep is purpose-built.
Raycast and ClipKeep overlap on clipboard history but aim at different goals — one is a do-everything launcher, the other is a focused clipboard-and-notes app. They coexist happily; this page lays out where each one shines.
Side by side
| Feature | ClipKeep | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard history | ||
| Dedicated clipboard UI | Inside launcher | |
| Rich previews | ||
| Sticky notes | — | |
| App launcher / extensions | — | |
| Clipboard sync across Macs | Pro feature | |
| Price | Flat subscription | Free core, Pro upgrade |
Choose Raycast if…
- •You want one tool that launches apps, runs commands, and keeps clipboard history.
- •You already use Raycast all day and clipboard history is a nice extra.
- •You do not need sticky notes.
Choose ClipKeep if…
- You want a focused, dedicated clipboard manager — not a feature inside a launcher.
- You want sticky notes living next to your clipboard.
- You want clipboard sync without a Pro launcher subscription.
Questions
Does Raycast have clipboard history?
Yes, Raycast includes clipboard history as one of its many features. ClipKeep is a dedicated clipboard manager, so its history, previews, and notes are the whole point rather than a side feature.
Can I use both?
Absolutely. Many people keep Raycast as their launcher and use a dedicated clipboard manager like ClipKeep for a deeper clipboard + notes workflow with its own ⌘⇧V hotkey.
What does ClipKeep add over Raycast?
A dedicated clipboard interface, built-in sticky notes, and clipboard sync that does not require a Pro launcher plan.