Softset Clip vs Maccy
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In short
Maccy is a free, open-source, keyboard-first clipboard manager, and a very good one. Softset Clip is a paid alternative with image and file previews, app exclusions, and support from the people who make it.
Who each is for
Choose Softset Clip if…
- You want previews of copied images and files alongside text.
- You'd like to support a paid app with direct email support.
Choose Maccy if…
- You want free and open source.
- You want to install and update through Homebrew.
Side by side
| Feature | Softset Clip | Maccy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 once, for one Mac. | Free. source |
| Source code | Closed source. | Open source (MIT license). source |
| macOS | macOS 14 or later. | macOS 14 or later. source |
| Default shortcut | ⇧⌘V. | ⇧⌘C. source |
| Search and pins | Yes. | Yes. source |
| Skipping passwords and apps | Concealed items skipped; app exclusion list. | Ignores password managers and apps you choose. source |
| Install | Download from softset.app. | Homebrew or direct download. source |
Differences
Free versus paid
Maccy costs nothing and its code is public. If that matters most to you, it's the better choice. Softset Clip is paid, which funds its development and support.
What you see
Softset Clip shows image thumbnails and file icons in its history, so a copied screenshot or file is as easy to spot as text.
Looking for a Maccy alternative?
If you’re searching for “maccy alternative”, the table above covers what changes when you switch. Softset Clip’s own page has the full details, including its privacy and permissions trust card.
Softset Clip
A searchable history of the text, links, images, and files you copy. Press ⇧⌘V, find what you need, and paste it. Passwords are skipped and nothing leaves your Mac.
Coming soon. Planned price: $12.99 once, with a 14-day free trial.