A free Supaste alternative for Mac
On Hand vs Supaste: what each is good at, what they cost, and which one fits how you copy and paste.
The short version: Supaste is a visual clipboard library with categories, OCR, a notch shelf, and iCloud sync between Macs. It’s a one-time purchase for one device. On Hand is free, open source, and keyboard-first if you don’t need a full library.
On Hand vs Supaste at a glance
| On Hand | Supaste | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $29 one-time for one device ($15 early-user offer) |
| Source code | Open source (MIT) | Closed source |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Search | Yes, by text or source app | Yes |
| Pinned clips | Yes, with named boards | Yes, as favorites, plus categories |
| Search text in images | Yes, on your Mac | Yes |
| Sync | No. History stays on your Mac | iCloud |
| Skip password managers and apps | Yes. Password managers skipped; card numbers, SSNs, and 25+ kinds of keys never saved, concealed, and cleared after 90 seconds | Detects sensitive content. App exclusions not documented |
| Shortcuts | ⌘⇧Space to open (changeable), ⌘1–9 to copy | ⌃⌘V to open, ⌃⌘0–9 for recent items |
| Requires | macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon or Intel | macOS 14 or later |
Checked October 6, 2026 against Supaste’s own site, release notes, or App Store listing. Prices and features change, so check before you buy. Something out of date? Open an issue.
Choose Supaste if
- You want a visual timeline with custom categories and drag and drop.
- You want iCloud sync between Macs.
- You like extras like the notch shelf and color picker.
Choose On Hand if
- You want a free app. Supaste is $29 for one device, or $15 as an early-user offer.
- You want to exclude password managers and other apps you choose.
- You want a smaller, keyboard-first tool with open-source code.
Is Supaste still maintained?
New. Launched in June 2026; version 1.7 shipped in July 2026.
Switching from Supaste
On Hand starts fresh. It doesn’t import history from Supaste, so pin anything you want to keep after you copy it again. Both apps can run at the same time while you try On Hand; give them different shortcuts. On Hand opens with ⌘ ⇧ Space, and you can change that in Settings.