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dragand vs Maccy
Maccy is a free, open-source clipboard manager that lives in the menu bar and pastes for you. dragand is first a file shelf for drag and drop, with an optional private clipboard history alongside it. If you only want clipboard history, Maccy is hard to beat on price; if you also move files around all day, dragand does both in one place.
At a glance
Side by side
Checked against Maccy's own page on October 29, 2026. Prices and features change, so check before you buy.
| Feature | dragand | Maccy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free download, 3-day free trial, then $9.99 once | Free and open source (MIT); also on the Mac App Store |
| Works on | macOS 14 or later | macOS 14 or later |
| Main job | A file shelf on the screen edge, plus clipboard history | Clipboard history only |
| Open it with | ⌃⌘V (changeable), or click Clipboard at the screen edge | ⇧⌘C (changeable), from the menu bar |
| Search and pin | Yes: type to search, pinned clips never expire | Yes: fuzzy search, pinning |
| Pasting | ↵ copies the item; you paste with ⌘V. No Accessibility permission needed | ↵ pastes into the front app (needs Accessibility permission) |
| How long it keeps things | 7 days by default (1, 7 or 30), up to 300 items | Not stated on its site |
| Private items and apps | Skips copies password managers mark private; exclude any app; pause for an hour | Skips items password managers mark concealed; ignore apps |
| Storage | Encrypted on your Mac, key in your Keychain; no sync | On your Mac; optional iCloud sync |
| File shelf | Yes: Hold a copy for 24 hours, or Keep the file until you need it | No |
Where each fits
Different apps for different habits.
Where dragand fits better
- Files and clipboard in one place. The same panel holds the files you drag around and everything you copied. One shortcut each, one app to learn.
- No Accessibility permission. dragand copies the item and lets you paste with ⌘V, so it never needs control of your keyboard or other apps.
- Encrypted, and nothing synced. History is stored encrypted on your Mac with the key in your Keychain, and never leaves it.
Where Maccy is the better pick
- Free and open source. Maccy costs nothing and its code is public. If clipboard history is all you need, that matters.
- Pastes for you. Maccy can paste straight into the app you were in, one step fewer than copy-then-⌘V.
- Sync between Macs. Maccy's optional iCloud sync carries your history between your own Macs. dragand doesn't sync.
Choose Maccy if…
You only want clipboard history, prefer free and open-source software, or want it synced between your Macs.
Choose dragand if…
You also drag files between apps all day and want both in one private app: a self-cleaning file shelf and an encrypted clipboard history.
FAQ
dragand and Maccy: common questions
Is dragand a clipboard manager like Maccy?
Partly. Its main job is a file shelf on the screen edge; clipboard history is an optional extra, off until you turn it on, and keeps the last 7 days.
Can I use dragand for files and Maccy for the clipboard?
Yes. Leave dragand's clipboard history off (it's off by default) and use it only as a file shelf.
Does dragand sync clipboard history to my other Macs?
No. Clipboard history stays encrypted on the Mac where you copied it.
Sources, checked October 29, 2026: Maccy (official site). Maccy is a trademark of its owner. This page isn't affiliated with or endorsed by an open-source project.
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