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DeckvsPaste
Paste keeps searchable history with filters and pinboards, and syncs across Apple devices over iCloud. Deck keeps data on your Mac: semantic search, AI assistant, queue paste, and encrypted LAN sharing between Macs — all free.
Deck
Free, local-first clipboard manager. Semantic search, AI assistant, queue paste, Touch ID, OCR, encrypted LAN sharing. Data stays on your Mac.
Paste
Paid app: about $2.49/mo or $29.99/yr USD, with a lifetime option — check pasteapp.io/pricing. Also on Setapp. Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Deck | Paste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — all features included | Paid (~$2.49/mo or $29.99/yr USD); see pasteapp.io/pricing |
| Data Storage | Local only (on your Mac) | Synced across devices via iCloud |
| Search | Keyword, regex, semantic, type filters | Search with filters (time, app, device, type) |
| AI Assistant | Multi-provider (ChatGPT, Claude, Ollama) | None |
| Queue Paste | Yes — sequential workflow | No |
| Touch ID | Yes — biometric lock for sensitive clips | No |
| OCR | Yes — images become searchable text | No |
| LAN Sharing | AES-GCM encrypted P2P | No |
| Cross-Device Sync | Encrypted LAN between Macs | iCloud sync |
| History UI | List-based with rich previews | Scrolling history, previews, pinboards |
| Smart Rules | Auto-tag, transform, filter by app/type | Pinboards + search filters |
| Platforms | macOS only | macOS, iOS, iPadOS |
When to pick Deck
- Privacy is a priority — you want clipboard data on your Mac, not in the cloud.
- You want semantic search to find clips by meaning, not just text.
- You need AI-powered clipboard workflows.
- You prefer free software with no subscription.
- You do structured paste work and need queue mode.
- You share clips between Macs on a local network without iCloud.
When to pick Paste
- You need seamless clipboard sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
- You rely on Paste’s pinboards and filtered search in its history UI.
- You're already on Setapp and want a bundled clipboard manager.
- Cross-device availability matters more than local-first privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy-first clipboard management, free forever.
Download Deck Clipboard — semantic search, AI assistant, queue paste, Touch ID, and encrypted sharing. No subscription required.
Download Deck FreeRequires macOS 14.0 or later