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VoraClip vs Maccy
Maccy is a free, open-source clipboard manager for Mac that does one thing fast. VoraClip is a paid app that adds text search inside screenshots and runs on Windows and Linux too.
We make VoraClip, so read this with that in mind. Facts about other apps come from their own websites and documentation, checked on November 11, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their sites before you buy. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will fix it.
| VoraClip | Maccy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time: $7.99 for 1 computer, $11.99 for 2, $24.99 for 5 | Free and open source (MIT license) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no account or card | Not needed, it's free |
| Platforms | Mac (macOS 12 or later), Windows, Linux | Mac (macOS 14 Sonoma or later) |
| Search text inside screenshots and images | Yes, recognized on your computer | Not listed among its features |
| Sync between devices | No | No |
| Account needed | No | No |
| Hiding passwords and secrets | Passwords, API keys and card numbers show as dots until you reveal them. Password-manager copies are hidden too | Skips concealed and transient copies, and 1Password copies by default |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Link previews, color swatches | Yes | Not listed among its features |
Maccy facts from maccy.app and its GitHub page, checked on November 11, 2026.
Where Maccy is the better pick
- You want a free app, or you want to read the source code. Maccy is both.
- You mostly copy text and want the lightest possible tool.
Where VoraClip is the better pick
- You copy screenshots and want to find them by the words inside them, like an order number or an error message.
- You use a Windows or Linux computer as well, or a Mac older than macOS 14.
- You want API keys and card numbers hidden as dots in your history, not just password-manager copies skipped.
- You want link titles, color swatches and file names shown in the list instead of plain text.
The short answer
Maccy is a great free choice for text on a recent Mac. If screenshots are a big part of what you copy, or you work across Mac, Windows and Linux, VoraClip is worth $7.99. Try it free for 14 days and see.
No account or card needed for the trial. VoraClip runs on macOS 12 or later, Windows and Linux.