Unclutter
Unclutter: A focused Mac menu-bar workspace for clipboard, files and notes. Ranked #12 of 23 in Menu Bar Apps by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: 10-day trial; best for mac users wanting clipboard, notes, and file-drop panels.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- Pricing10-day trial
- Best forMac users wanting clipboard, notes, and file-drop panels
- Free planNo
- Paid from$20 one-time
- Primary functionClipboard
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines clipboard history, file drop and searchable quick notes
- Panels work across desktops, displays and fullscreen spaces
- AppleScript commands support basic file and note automation
Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- No free plan; the trial lasts 10 days
- Automation is focused on basic AppleScript file and note commands
Our verdict on Unclutter
Unclutter is a macOS menu-bar utility that brings clipboard history, a file drop zone and quick notes into three configurable panels. It suits solo users and small teams who want frequently used content available without opening separate applications. The panels stay hidden above the desktop and open with a scroll, modifier key or configured shortcut. Clipboard favorites, note search, file search and sensitive clipboard-data concealment cover routine retrieval tasks, while resizing, dragging and individual panel controls let users adjust the workspace.
The product has one paid plan with a listed $20 one-time price and no free plan. A 10-day trial is available, and the purchase includes a 30-day refund period. The plan includes clipboard history and favorites, file-drop actions for moving, copying and creating aliases, quick notes, and cloud synchronization. Files and notes can synchronize through cloud folders across Macs, with iCloud Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox listed as integrations. Compatibility starts at macOS 10.13 and includes macOS 26 Tahoe, keeping the utility within the Apple desktop ecosystem.
Unclutter’s strongest distinction is how its panels combine quick capture and retrieval in one menu-bar workspace. Access across multiple desktops, displays and fullscreen apps makes the panels available during varied Mac workflows, while AppleScript can create or open notes and link to files. The focus is narrower than a cross-platform clipboard manager or a full notes system: it runs only on macOS, and automation centers on basic file and note commands. Support is offered by email. Choose Unclutter if you want a compact Mac utility that unifies clipboard, file staging and notes; choose an alternative if you need Windows or Linux support, broader automation, or a free plan.
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Unclutter fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20 one-time |
| macOS versions | macOS 10.13 and later (including macOS 26 Tahoe) |
| Primary function | Clipboard |
| Menu bar items | Not verified |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes |
| Automation support | Yes |
| Intel Mac support | Yes |
| Free trial | 10 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox |
| Pricing | 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | unclutterapp.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Unclutter integrations
Unclutter lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- iCloud Drive
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Alternatives to Unclutter
- BartenderA focused macOS utility for shaping a crowded menu bar around different workflows.8.9
- AlfredA broad Mac launcher with search, commands, workflows, clipboard history, and snippets.8.8
- RaycastA broad launcher with search, commands, extensions, and optional AI and cloud sync.8.7
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