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Built-in clipboardvsDeck
The system clipboard only keeps recent items. Deck adds unlimited history, semantic search, AI-assisted recall, queue paste, Touch ID, and encrypted LAN sharing between Macs.
Deck
Dedicated clipboard manager with unlimited history, semantic search, AI assistant, queue paste, Touch ID, OCR, Smart Rules, and encrypted LAN sharing.
macOS Built-in Clipboard
Basic system clipboard with limited recent items. No search, no protection, no sharing, no automation.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Deck | macOS Built-in Clipboard |
|---|---|---|
| History Depth | Unlimited (configurable) | Last few items only |
| Search | Keyword, regex, semantic, type filters | None |
| AI Assistant | Multi-provider AI for search and transformation | None |
| Queue Paste | Yes — paste multiple items in sequence | No |
| Touch ID | Yes — protect sensitive clipboard data | No |
| OCR | Extract text from copied images | No |
| LAN Sharing | Encrypted P2P between Macs | Universal Clipboard |
| Smart Rules | Auto-tag, transform, filter by app | None |
| Rich Previews | Links, PDFs, images, code | Plain text only |
| Script Plugins | JavaScript + AppleScript automation | None |
| Cost | Free | Free (built into macOS) |
When to pick Deck
- You copy more than a handful of items per day.
- You need to find old clips by meaning, not just recent order.
- You handle sensitive data and want biometric protection.
- You do repetitive multi-field paste work.
- You want to share clips between Macs without full iCloud sync.
When to pick macOS Built-in Clipboard
- You rarely use clipboard history beyond the last item.
- You prefer zero additional software on your Mac.
- Universal Clipboard with iPhone/iPad is your primary need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go beyond basic clipboard history.
Download Deck Clipboard free — unlimited history, semantic search, AI assistant, queue paste, and Touch ID protection for macOS.
Download Deck FreeRequires macOS 14.0 or later