Maccy pricing 2026 — free vs paid
Maccy’s pricing is refreshingly simple: it is free. But people reasonably ask how a polished app stays free, whether there is a paid version, and how it compares to paid rivals. Here is the full picture.
What Maccy costs
Nothing. Download it from the official site or via Homebrew and every feature is available at no cost, on any number of Macs, forever. There is no “Pro” unlock. For the direct yes/no, see is Maccy free.
How a free app stays alive
Maccy is maintained in the open by its author and community contributors, supported by optional tips and donations rather than by charging users or selling data. Being open source also makes it durable: it does not hinge on one company’s revenue.
The Setapp option
Maccy is also offered through Setapp, a paid subscription bundle of Mac apps. That is just another way to get it as part of a bundle — you do not need Setapp, and the standalone Maccy remains free and complete on its own.
Free vs paid clipboard managers
| Maccy | Paste | Pastebot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Free (MIT) | Subscription | One-time |
| Ongoing cost | None | Recurring | None after purchase |
| Open source | Yes | No | No |
| Cloud pinboards | No | Yes | No |
| Paste filters/sequences | No | Limited | Yes |
Paid apps justify their cost with specific extras — Paste’s cloud pinboards, Pastebot’s scripted pastes. Maccy intentionally focuses on a fast, private history and gives it away. Whether the paid extras are worth it depends entirely on your workflow; compare in Maccy vs Paste and the best clipboard manager overview.
Hidden costs? There are none
No ads, no telemetry monetising your data, no upsell nags. The version you download is the whole thing. For whether it is worth your time even at $0, see is Maccy worth it.
Maccy’s price in 2026
Maccy is free. The direct download from maccymanager.com is $0. There is no paid version, no Pro tier, and no subscription. This has been true since Maccy’s first release in 2018 and is guaranteed by the MIT licence.
Three ways to get Maccy, all free
| Method | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct .dmg download | $0 | maccymanager.com/download — signed & notarised |
| Homebrew Cask | $0 | brew install --cask maccy |
| Setapp | Included in subscription | Only worth it if you already use Setapp for other apps |
Maccy vs subscription-based clipboard managers
| App | Price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Maccy | Free | Open source, MIT |
| Paste | ~$30/year | Subscription |
| OneTap | ~$3–5/month | Subscription |
| Raycast Pro | $96/year | Subscription (includes many features beyond clipboard) |
| CleanClip | $12.99 one-time | One-time purchase, not subscription |
| CopyClip 2 | ~$8.99 one-time | One-time purchase |
Is there a Mac App Store version?
Maccy has historically been on the Mac App Store with a small purchase price. As of 2026, the direct download at maccymanager.com is always free. The App Store version, if present, may have a nominal price to cover App Store distribution costs. Always download from the official site for the free version.
How the developer is supported
Maccy is maintained by Alex Rodionov as an open-source project. The developer accepts voluntary GitHub Sponsorships. There is no obligation, and Maccy never shows donation prompts or nag screens. If Maccy saves you time, a sponsorship directly supports ongoing development and macOS compatibility updates.