Comparisons
How Drobu compares
Drobu is the clipboard you can edit. It's the only one of these where you can capture, edit, and paste back on one surface: searchable clipboard history, screen recording, plus inline crop and trim for images, GIFs, and video. One-time price, fully local. Here's the honest side-by-side, including where the others win.
At a glance
| Feature | Drobu | Maccy | Paste | CleanShot X | Raycast | Spotlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 once | Free (or $9.99) | $29.99/yr or $89.99 once | $29 once | Free; Pro $8/mo | Free (macOS 26) |
| Clipboard history | Yes, searchable | Yes | Yes (+ pinboards) | No | Yes (3-mo free) | Yes, 7-day |
| Search | Full-text (FTS5) | Fuzzy / regex | Full-text + OCR | None | Full-text + filter | Recent clips |
| Screen capture (GIF/video) | Yes | No | No | Yes, advanced | No | No |
| Inline editing | Crop, trim, clean | No | No | Annotation | Text only, no media | No |
| Cross-device sync | No | No | iCloud (Mac + iOS) | No | Pro (Cloud Sync) | No |
| Storage / account | Local, no account | Local, no account | Local-first, opt. sync | Local core | Local; account for sync | Local, on device |
| Open source | No | Yes (MIT) | No | No | No | No (built in) |
| Platform | macOS 14+ | macOS 14+ | macOS + iOS | macOS 10.15+ | macOS + Win beta + iOS | macOS 26 only |
Competitor details verified June 2026. Prices can change, so check each vendor for the latest.
Drobu vs Maccy
Drobu is $14.99 one-time. Maccy is free, or $9.99 on the App Store. This isn't a price contest; it's about what you get for paying.
Read the comparison →Drobu vs Paste
Drobu is $14.99 one-time. Paste is $29.99/year, or a $89.99 one-time license. Either way, several times Drobu's price.
Read the comparison →Drobu vs CleanShot X
Drobu is $14.99 once, no renewal. CleanShot X is $29 once with a year of updates, then an optional $19/year to stay current.
Read the comparison →Drobu vs Spotlight Clipboard
Drobu is $14.99 one-time. Spotlight's clipboard is free, but it's built into macOS 26 only and clears your clips within days.
Read the comparison →Drobu vs Raycast Clipboard
Drobu is $14.99 one-time. Raycast's clipboard history is free (up to 3 months of history); unlimited history and cloud sync need Raycast Pro at $8/month billed annually. Prices as of mid-2026.
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