When Raycast's clipboard history is not quite enough.
Raycast is a launcher that happens to include clipboard history, and if you already live in it, that is a real advantage no separate app can match. The limits tend to show up around retention, content types and what you can do to an item once you have found it.
Competitor details checked in September 2026. Plans and prices change - follow the links to each vendor for the current terms.
Where Raycast is ahead.
If Raycast is already your launcher, the argument for a second app has to be a good one.
- It is already openThe clipboard is one keystroke away inside a tool you use all day, with no extra shortcut to learn.
- One tool, many jobsWindow management, search, snippets and scripts live in the same place.
- A large extension ecosystemCommunity extensions cover a great deal of ground Pastilo does not attempt.
Where a dedicated clipboard app is different.
Pastilo does one thing, and you can see it in how much of the interface is about the clipboard itself.
See the clipboard history- History that is not on a retention clockRaycast's free plan keeps a limited window of clipboard history; unlimited history and sync belong to Raycast Pro. Pastilo keeps your history locally until you remove it, and you buy it once.
- Previews built for each content typeImages, files, colors and a JSON tree view rather than a list of strings.
- Sequential PasteQueue several items and paste them in order, previewed in the Notch.
- Secure itemsTouch ID protection, a deletion lock and an expiry timer.
- Local transformsJSON, YAML, Base64, URLs, HTML entities, hashes and invisible characters, handled on device.
Keep comparing.
The rest of the comparison set and the guide behind it.
Raycast clipboard questions
How long does Raycast keep clipboard history?
The free plan keeps a limited retention window, while unlimited history and cloud sync are part of Raycast Pro. Check Raycast's own pricing page for the current terms, since plans change.
Can I use Pastilo alongside Raycast?
Yes. Pastilo has its own shortcut and does not replace your launcher. The one thing to watch is that both will record the same pasteboard, so you may want to turn one history off.
Is Pastilo a subscription?
No. The Mac editions are one-time purchases with free updates.
Does Pastilo have AI features?
No. Pastilo is a clipboard manager with local transforms; there is no AI model and no remote processing.
A clipboard app that only does the clipboard.
Start free and keep your own shortcut.