ClipMate: Clipy Alternative for Mac
Clipy was a beloved, free, open-source clipboard manager for macOS, but it has not been maintained since 2021. If you need a Clipy alternative for Mac that keeps pace with modern macOS, ClipMate adds instant search, Smart Paste AI, pinned clips, and a clean keyboard-first workflow while keeping clipboard history local.
| Feature | ClipMate | Clipy |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Platform (Mac, Win, Linux) | Yes | No |
| Actively Maintained | Yes | Abandoned (2021) |
| AI Smart Paste | Yes | No |
| Search | Yes | No |
| Cross-Device Sync | Opt-in (Pinned only) | 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 optionally sync across devices.
- You want Smart Paste AI 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, clears unpinned history when you quit, and only persists or syncs clips you explicitly pin.
Ready for an actively maintained clipboard manager?
Download ClipMate for free and get a clipboard manager that keeps up with your OS.
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