Ranked 2 of 6 in best clipboard managers
A free, open-source Mac clipboard manager that keeps copy history within reach. It has fewer features than Paste, which adds pinboards and sync across devices.
Best for Free copy history on Mac with minimal features
About Maccy
Maccy does one job: it keeps a history of what you copy and lets you paste an earlier item quickly. The site describes it as lightweight and says it uses the native macOS interface. It needs macOS Sonoma 14 or later.
Maccy is open source under the MIT license, and it is available from the Mac App Store as well as the project site. The site warns that fake websites impersonate Maccy and names maccy.app as the only official website. Because it focuses on copy history, it has fewer features than Paste, which adds pinboards and sync across devices.
Key features
- Copy history only
- Native macOS interface
- Open source, MIT license
- Mac App Store version
Strengths
- Lightweight, native macOS interface
- Free and open source under MIT
Limits
- Copy history only, without pinboards
- Needs macOS Sonoma 14 or later
Where Maccy ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Clipboard managers | 2 of 6 | 88.5 | Free copy history on Mac with minimal features |
Questions about Maccy
- Is Maccy free?
- Maccy can be used without paying: Free and open source; also on the Mac App Store. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Maccy open source?
- Yes. Maccy publishes its source code under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does Maccy support?
- Maccy is available on: macOS.
- What is Maccy best for?
- Free copy history on Mac with minimal features. In our ranking of clipboard managers it is number 2 of 6 with a score of 88.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Maccy?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Paste, Ditto, CopyQ, Pastebot.