Switch From Paste to TextStow on Mac
If you are tired of paying for clipboard history — whether subscription or one-time purchase — switching to TextStow is simple. Download, install, and start copying — you will have clipboard history, permanent bookmarks, and built-in text tools in minutes, for free.
Stop paying for clipboard history
Paste requires a paid plan — either subscription ($2.49/month, $29.99/year) or a one-time lifetime purchase — to remember what you copied. TextStow does the same job — plus bookmarks, image and file support, and text tools — for free. The only reason to pay for Paste is if you absolutely need cross-device sync. For Mac-only clipboard work, any paid plan is pure overhead.
What you gain by switching
TextStow records every copied text, image, and file. You can search old clips, save important ones as permanent bookmarks with titles and categories, and run text cleanup actions. These are features Paste does not include — and you get them for free.
Set up TextStow in minutes
Download TextStow, drag it to your Applications folder, grant the standard macOS accessibility permission, and start copying. Clipboard history starts recording immediately. Press Cmd+S on any clip to save it as a permanent bookmark.
Rebuild your most-used content
Before you quit Paste, make a note of your most-used clips — templates, commands, signatures, references. After installing TextStow, re-copy them and save each as a bookmark. Most users rebuild their core library in under 15 minutes.
Discover the text tools Paste never had
Try the built-in text tools: JSON formatting, Base64 and URL encoding/decoding, line break removal, PDF text repair, extra space cleanup, case conversion, duplicate line removal, and more. All run locally on your Mac. No more pasting sensitive data into random web formatters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my Paste history into TextStow?▾
No direct import exists. Install TextStow and start copying — new clipboard history is recorded immediately. Re-copy important clips as bookmarks.
What do I gain by leaving Paste?▾
You stop paying for a clipboard manager. You gain permanent bookmarks with categories, 30+ built-in text tools, and 100% local storage.
How long does switching take?▾
Installation takes minutes. Rebuilding your most-used bookmarks takes about 10-15 minutes.
Is TextStow really free?▾
Yes. TextStow is a free download for the current version. No subscription, no account, no paywall.
Should I keep both Paste and TextStow?▾
Running two clipboard managers at the same time is not recommended. Switch fully to TextStow.
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If you are tired of paying for clipboard history — whether subscription or one-time purchase — switching to TextStow is simple. Download, install, and start copying — you will have clipboard history, permanent bookmarks, and built-in text tools in minutes, for free.
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