Pasta

Free#9 of 39 in Clipboard Manager Software

A local-first clipboard history manager for macOS.

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At a glance

Editor score
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Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac users who rely on reusable snippets
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Cross-device sync
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Fuzzy full-text search with content detection and rich previews
- Reusable snippets support dates, placeholders, and keyword expansion
- Local-first storage with optional iCloud sync between Mac and iPhone
Where it doesn't
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- Focused on macOS and iOS rather than broader platforms
- No AI features

Our verdict on Pasta

Pasta is a free, open-source clipboard history manager for Mac users who regularly reuse text, links, images, files, and code. It runs as a native menu-bar application on macOS 14 or later, recording clipboard items and making them available through search, filters, keyboard navigation, global hotkeys, and quick paste actions. Users can pin entries, paste plain text, import history from another clipboard app, and export their data. The combination of clipboard history and reusable snippets makes Pasta especially suitable for people who work with recurring commands, templates, code, or other frequently pasted content.

Its strongest area is clipboard retrieval. Full-text and fuzzy matching help locate older entries, while content detection identifies URLs, emails, JWTs, code, and environment variables. Pasta also provides previews for images, decoded base64, and syntax-highlighted code. Multi-item paste supports workflows that require several clipboard entries, and snippets can include dates, placeholders, and keyword expansion. These features give the product more depth than a basic clipboard archive without moving away from its focused purpose.

Pasta also fits users who want control over where clipboard data is kept. Storage is local by default, with optional telemetry and optional iCloud synchronization between Mac and iPhone. The platform focus is clear: it suits users working primarily across macOS and iOS, while people who need Windows, Android, or broader cross-platform coverage should choose another clipboard manager. Its free, open-source model keeps the product straightforward for individual Mac users, particularly those who value searchable history and reusable snippets without a paid tier structure.

Pasta pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Pasta fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
History search	Yes
Cross-device sync	Yes
Snippets	Yes
Rich text support	Yes
History limit	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS, iOS
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, iOS
Support	Community, Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: iCloud, Tailscale
Pricing	Free plan
Website	pasta-app.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Pasta integrations

Pasta lists 2 integrations on its own site.

iCloud
Tailscale

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