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Pastebot

Paid#28 of 39 in Clipboard Manager Software

Pastebot: A focused Mac clipboard manager with powerful organization and paste automation. Ranked #28 of 39 in Clipboard Manager Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for mac users wanting paste automation.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
14-day trial
Best for
Mac users wanting paste automation
Free plan
No
Paid from
$19/yr
Cross-device sync
Yes
Founded
2008
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Searchable clipboard history with custom and smart pastebins
- Sequential paste stacks, filters, shortcuts, and CLI access
- iCloud sync between Macs plus application blacklists
Where it doesn't
- macOS-only, with macOS 26.2 or later listed for the App Store version
- No free plan after the 14-day free trial
- Several purchase and subscription options require pricing comparison

Our verdict on Pastebot

Pastebot is a macOS clipboard manager from Tapbots for people who regularly reuse copied text, links, images, and other clipboard content. It records clipboard history for search, organizes clippings in custom or smart pastebins, and provides a quick paste menu for recent copies. The tool is aimed at Mac users who want more control than a basic clipboard, particularly those who need repeatable paste workflows, saved snippets, or structured access to frequently reused content.

Its strongest area is paste automation and organization. Custom filters with live preview can transform content before pasting, while sequential paste stacks queue multiple items for entry in order. Keyboard shortcuts can open clippings and filters, and Apple Shortcuts plus CLI access extend the product beyond its main interface. Preview windows, Universal Clipboard support, and application blacklists add practical control over how clippings are viewed and where they are captured. iCloud sync covers clippings, pastebins, and filters between Macs, making the feature set a good fit for users working across more than one Mac.

Pastebot is paid software with a 14-day free trial and no free plan. Pastebot 3 Direct costs $39 one time, includes one year of updates, and lets the purchaser own the version bought. Annual Updates cost $19 per year for another year of updates. App Store subscriptions cost $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year, with Family Sharing support. The App Store version lists macOS 26.2 or later, while the vendor page lists Pastebot 3 as requiring macOS 26 Tahoe or later. Choose Pastebot if Mac-native paste automation and organization justify a paid tool; users needing Windows or broader platform coverage should look elsewhere.

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Pastebot pricing

Plans 14-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Pastebot fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$19/yr
History search	Yes
Cross-device sync	Yes
Snippets	Yes
Rich text support	Not verified
History limit	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS
Free trial	14 days
Money-back guarantee	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	14-day trial (source)
Website	tapbots.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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