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The best CopyClip 2 alternatives for Mac
CopyClip 2: $7.99 one-time, Mac (macOS 11.5+). Verified 2026-09-08.
Why people switch
Why people look for a CopyClip 2 alternative
CopyClip 2 does one thing, keeps text clippings in the menu bar, and does it for $7.99. The reasons people move on are built into that design. It records text only, so images, files, and colours you copy simply never appear in the history. It stops at 9,999 clippings. And reviewers report it missing copies when you copy several things in quick succession, which is exactly when a clipboard manager should be paying attention.
What to look for instead
If you genuinely only copy text and the price matters most, CopyClip is fine and still maintained. The moment you want an image, a file, or the words out of a screenshot back, you need a different kind of app. SnipVault captures every type, has no cap, and lets you search by content, tag, or the app you copied from. For a free upgrade that stays text-first, Maccy is the obvious pick.
Our pick
1. SnipVault
Clipboard history, screenshot OCR, and snippets in one keyboard-first Mac app.
Next to SnipVault, CopyClip 2 has no paste stack, screenshot ocr, ocr captures kept searchable, snippets with :keyword expansion, or otp / card-number auto-expiry. Full table.
- ✓You copy images, files, colours, or GIFs as well as text
- ✓You want OCR and snippets from the same app
- ✓You want history that is searchable by content, tag, or source app rather than a flat list
Other options
Other clipboard managers worth a look
Still with them?
When CopyClip 2 is still the right call
- •You only ever copy text and want the cheapest maintained option
- •You want a plain menu-bar list and nothing floating over your apps
- CopyClip 2 pricing, checked 2026-09-08
- Mac App Store review, May 2023
- Mac App Store review, May 2023
FAQ
What is the best CopyClip 2 alternative?+
For most Mac users it is SnipVault: unlimited history with pinboards and tags, plus screenshot OCR and snippet expansion that CopyClip 2 does not offer, for $29.99 a year or $79 once. Maccy is the best free pick.
Is there a free CopyClip 2 alternative?+
Maccy is free and open source, and fine if a searchable list is all you need. SnipVault is paid, with a 7-day trial that needs no card.
How do I switch from CopyClip 2 to SnipVault?+
Install SnipVault and let it build its own history while CopyClip 2 keeps running. After a week, pin what matters and quit CopyClip 2.
Nothing to migrate: install it, keep CopyClip 2 open, and see which one you reach for.