OpenClip vs Paste
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenClip
7.0Instant actions for selected text
Paste
7.0Limitless clipboard
| Metric | OpenClip | Paste |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 289 | 85 |
| 90-day Installs | 289 | 267 |
| 365-day Installs | 289 | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.8.2 | 7.0.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 490 | 1.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 136 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 28 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | 26d ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 22, 2026 | Feb 16, 2017 |
Reviews
OpenClip
OpenClip offers instant text actions for macOS, enabling quick operations like clipboard management and text formatting. It's ideal for users seeking iPhone-like text utilities on their Mac, enhancing productivity with customizable shortcuts.
Enables quick text actions and clipboard management similar to iPhone functionality on macOS.
Pros
- + Programmable text actions enhance efficiency
- + Cross-app functionality improves workflow
- + Active development ensures updates and improvements
Cons
- - Limited community discussion outside GitHub
- - Low 30-day install count indicates niche adoption
Paste
Paste is a powerful clipboard manager that allows users to store and organize multiple clipboard items, making it ideal for productivity tasks. It supports cross-platform functionality and offers a limitless clipboard experience.
Paste enables users to store and manage multiple clipboard contents, enhancing productivity by allowing quick access to various copied items.
Pros
- + Open-source with strong community support
- + Cross-platform functionality
- + Enhanced clipboard management
Cons
- - Some open issues and reported bugs
- - Variable community engagement across platforms