ClipMate: Clipy Alternative for Mac
Clipy is a free, open-source clipboard manager for macOS. If you need a cross-platform alternative, ClipMate works on macOS, Windows, and Linux and adds instant search, ClipMate Smart Paste, pinned clips, and a keyboard-first workflow while keeping regular clipboard history local.
| Feature | ClipMate | Clipy |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Platform (Mac, Win, Linux) | Yes | No |
| Project model | Commercial product | Open-source project |
| AI Smart Paste | Yes | No |
| Search | Yes | No |
| Cross-Device Sync | After sign-in (Pinned clips + saved prompts) | No |
| Image Support | Yes | No |
| Price | Free / $5 mo | Free |
Choose ClipMate if...
- You want a dedicated clipboard manager with memory-only searchable history.
- You want pinned clips that can persist and sync after sign-in, plus saved Smart Paste prompts across devices.
- You want ClipMate Smart Paste for rewriting, summarizing, translating, or cleaning up text before you paste.
Choose Clipy if...
- You already rely on its broader workflow and do not need a dedicated clipboard manager.
- You prefer the competitor platform or ecosystem enough to accept its clipboard tradeoffs.
Key differences
ClipMate keeps regular clipboard history local to each device and clears unpinned history when you quit. Signed-in users can sync pinned clips and saved Smart Paste prompts.
Ready for a cross-platform clipboard manager?
Download ClipMate for free and get a clipboard manager that keeps up with your OS.