Overview

Pasteable captures text, rich text, HTML, images, files, URLs and code, then keeps those clips in a searchable history. Smart collections sort items into Photos, Code, Links, Files and Design; custom rules let users shape additional collections around their own workflow. The default retention window is the last 90 days or 5,000 most recent items, whichever is more generous. It can be changed, and favorites and pinned clips are exempt from automatic deletion.

Local history is stored in SQLite and works offline without an account. Users can export or import the database and create backups in Settings, useful safeguards for a tool that may accumulate frequently reused material.

Key features

Search and quick reuse

Full-text and on-device semantic search are included even on Free, including image searches by description. That makes the archive more useful than a simple chronological clipboard list, particularly when the original wording or filename is no longer remembered. Desktop users can open a keyboard-driven overlay with ⌘/Ctrl+Shift+V, while system-wide snippets expand saved clips outside the history view.

Capture and collaboration

On iPhone, the maker describes capture through Back Tap, the Action Button, Shortcuts and Siri; Android capture is through the keyboard, widget or share sheet. Pro shared boards add real-time multi-cursor presence, and workspace owners can invite unlimited members without per-seat fees. That is attractive for teams that want to share reusable clips, although shared boards require a paid plan.

Privacy controls

Pasteable says synced clips are encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM and its servers retain ciphertext only. Local history is encrypted at rest with a key sealed by the operating system. Password-manager output is skipped automatically, detected secrets are blurred, and apps can be excluded from capture. The maker also says it does not sell data or train AI on clips; crash reports omit clipboard contents, and telemetry is coarse and opt-out. These controls address meaningful clipboard risks, though they do not remove the need to consider what a user chooses to capture.

Pricing

Free is free and offers unlimited local history, 25 synced clips, files up to 1 GB, full-text and on-device semantic search, and offline use. It is a sensible starting point for local archiving, but 25 synced clips is a firm constraint for anyone expecting a complete cross-device library, and its file ceiling is lower than Pro's.

Pasteable Pro (monthly) is 6.00 USD per month, billed $6/mo. It includes unlimited clip sync, files up to 5 GB per file with a 20 GB monthly allowance, hosted AI, shared boards and the full synced library in the web app. It fits frequent multi-device users or teams who need sharing, but the monthly price is the more expensive route over a year.

Pasteable Pro (yearly) is 60.00 USD per year, billed Billed $60/year · $5/mo, with the same Pro features. It suits ongoing use and saves against paying monthly, in exchange for a year-long commitment. Lifetime costs 80.00 USD per once, billed $80 one-time; $99 list, and includes everything in Pro forever plus every future Pro feature. Its launch price may suit someone confident in long-term use, but it is an upfront purchase rather than a recurring plan. A 7-day trial is available.

Platforms

The site lists macOS 11+, Windows 10 and 11, and 64-bit Linux. It also names iOS and Android as supported platforms, while saying both mobile apps are in App Store and Play Store review. Mobile capture paths are described for both operating systems, but readers should account for that review status. The service also offers a web app with the full synced library on Pro.

Who it's for

Pasteable is a strong fit for people who copy and reuse varied material and want more than text-only recall: semantic image search, file capture, custom collections and snippets serve different parts of that job. It also makes sense for users who value offline local history and granular capture safeguards. It is less compelling for someone who needs every clip synced at no cost, or who wants mobile availability without qualification; Free syncs only 25 clips, and the mobile apps are still under review.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free includes unlimited local history and semantic search, giving local-first users substantial utility before upgrading.
Pros: Broad capture, custom-rule collections and system-wide snippets help turn history into a reusable working library.
Pros: Encryption claims, secret blurring, app exclusions and export/backup options address privacy and continuity concerns.
Pros: Pro shared boards allow unlimited invited members without per-seat fees.
Cons: Free sync is capped at 25 clips, limiting it as a complete cross-device archive.
Cons: Pro file handling is subject to both a 5 GB per-file cap and 20 GB monthly allowance.
Cons: The iOS and Android apps remain in store review, so mobile users should not assume immediate availability.

Alternatives

For a wider set of clipboard tools, browse Clipboard Manager Software. Choose ClipboardFusion if its free personal-only plan or $19.00 USD per once lifetime Pro Standard license better matches a personal setup. Clipman is a free, open-source option under the MIT License, with an optional self-hosted server, for readers who prioritize those terms. Consider Octoclip if its free plan's cross-device copy and paste, Nearby Sync, clip history, quick search and alias preview cover the workflow. Relic is another freemium alternative; its maker says the apps, sync server, encryption code and self-host stack are open source, which may suit readers seeking that approach. OmniClip is a free option across Android, browser extension, iOS and web. Pasta is a free choice for macOS and iOS users. PasteBar is free and open source for macOS and Windows, with unlimited clipboard history, clips and boards. Buddi is budgeting software, rather than a clipboard manager.

Verdict

Pasteable is best for people who want a searchable, organized clipboard library across desktop devices, with local-first history, rich capture and practical reuse tools. Its strongest reason to choose it is the combination of semantic search, snippets and broad clip types, backed by privacy controls. Look elsewhere if 25 free synced clips is too restrictive, if you need the mobile apps immediately, or if you want an entirely free cross-device setup.

	Pasteable	Yoink
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	Yes	Yes
Paid from	$5/mo
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows	iOS, macOS
Free plan	Yes	No
History search	Yes	Yes
Cross-device sync	Yes	Yes
Snippets	Yes	Yes
Rich text support	Yes	Yes
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS

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