Pasteable vs Unclutter
Pasteable vs Unclutter
the Mac notes + clipboard + files combo
Unclutter is a handy Mac utility that combines a clipboard manager, notes, and a file shelf in one dropdown panel. It is a nice all-in-one for Mac users who want those three things together. But it is Mac-only, the clipboard is one of three features (not the focus), and there is no cloud sync, AI search, mobile companion, or cross-platform reach.
Pasteable
Free · Pro $6/mo or $60/yr · $80 founder lifetime
Cross-platform · E2E sync · AI search
Unclutter
One-time purchase
the Mac notes + clipboard + files combo
Where Unclutter is genuinely good
- Convenient all-in-one: clipboard, notes, and file shelf in one panel.
- Clean, unobtrusive Mac UI that drops down from the menu bar.
- Good for quick local access to recent clips and notes.
Where Pasteable pulls ahead
- Clipboard is the product — deep history, file sync, and a web app.
- Runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux from one account, plus a web app for your phone today — iPhone and Android apps are in store review.
- End-to-end encrypted sync across all those devices.
- On-device semantic search finds clips by meaning, not just exact text.
- Snippets with OS-level text expansion.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Pasteable | Unclutter |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac · Windows · Linux · Web · iOS & Android soonMac · Windows · Linux · Web · iOS & Android soon | Mac onlyMac only |
| Price model | Free · Pro $6/mo or $60/yr · $80 founder lifetimeFree · Pro $6/mo or $60/yr · $80 founder lifetime | One-time purchaseOne-time purchase |
| Local-first storage | ||
| End-to-end encrypted sync | Unclutter has no cloud sync. | |
| AI semantic search | ||
| Snippets + OS text expansion | ||
| Sensitive blur / password-manager skip | ||
| Mobile keyboard with synced clips | Coming soon (in store review)Coming soon (in store review) | |
| Web app access | ||
| File & image copy sync | Local files onlyLocal files only | |
| Open source |
Comparisons reflect publicly documented features as of 2026 and are updated as products change.
Where Unclutter falls short
- Mac only — no Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android.
- Clipboard is one of three features, not the product focus.
- No cloud sync, no semantic search, no system-wide text expansion.
- No end-to-end encrypted sync and no web app.
The honest verdict
Unclutter is a nice Mac convenience tool if you want clipboard, notes, and files in one dropdown. If you want a clipboard manager that follows you to every device, encrypts your sync, and searches by meaning, Pasteable is the focused, cross-platform choice.
Common questions
Does Pasteable have notes like Unclutter?+
Pasteable focuses on clipboard management — it has snippets (reusable text templates) and smart collections, but not a general notes feature. If you need a notes + clipboard combo on Mac, Unclutter is good. If you need cross-device clipboard, that is Pasteable.
Unclutter is a one-time purchase. Is Pasteable?+
Pasteable has a free tier usable forever, and Pro is available as a subscription or a one-time Lifetime license ($80 founder price). The difference is Pasteable runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web with semantic search and E2E sync.
Try Pasteable free
Local-first clipboard history today. Add cross-device sync, AI search, and text expansion whenever you want.
v3.2.16
Pasteable for iPhone and Android is in App Store and Play Store review right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll email you the moment it’s live — or use the web app in your phone’s browser today.