Comparison · Clipboard managers

Paste vs Pastebot: which is better in 2026?

Paste ranks higher in our list of clipboard managers (#1 against #5, score 90.0 against 82.5).

  • 90.0
    Editorial score
    82.5
  • 3
    Platforms
    1
  • No
    Free to use
    No
  • No
    Open source
    No

Which should you choose?

Choose Paste if you want

Apple users who want one clipboard across devices.

The most complete clipboard manager here for Apple users, with sync across Mac, iPhone and iPad, pinboards and searchable history. It is a subscription after a seven-day trial, and it does not run on Windows or Linux.

Choose Pastebot if you want

Mac users who copy on both iPhone and Mac.

A paid Mac clipboard manager with a quick paste menu and automatic import of iPhone copies. It needs macOS 26 or later, and it includes one year of updates for $39, with more years at $19.

The main differences

  • Only Paste runs on iOS.
  • Paste is subscription; Pastebot is paid.

Side by side

PastePastebot
Score90.082.5
Rank in list#1 of 6#5 of 6
PriceSubscriptionMonthly or annual subscription, or lifetime; 7-day free trialPaid$39 USD with one year of updates; 14-day free trial
Free to useNoNo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsmacOSiOS, iPadOSmacOS, iOS, iPadOSmacOSmacOS
Made byNot statedNot stated
Best forApple users who want one clipboard across devicesMac users who copy on both iPhone and Mac
Strengths
  • Syncs the clipboard across Mac, iPhone and iPad
  • Pinboards and search for saved clips
  • Quick paste menu and iPhone import
  • $39 USD includes one year of updates
Limits
  • Subscription or lifetime purchase needed after the trial
  • Apple devices only
  • Requires macOS 26 Tahoe or later
  • Updates after the first year cost extra
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Questions about Paste vs Pastebot

Is Paste better than Pastebot?
Paste ranks higher in our list of clipboard managers (#1 against #5, score 90.0 against 82.5). Paste is best for: apple users who want one clipboard across devices. Pastebot is best for: mac users who copy on both iPhone and Mac.
Which is cheaper, Paste or Pastebot?
Paste: Monthly or annual subscription, or lifetime; 7-day free trial. Pastebot: $39 USD with one year of updates; 14-day free trial.
Do Paste and Pastebot run on the same platforms?
Paste supports macOS, iOS, iPadOS. Pastebot supports macOS.