| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text Catalyst(this app) | Free tier, $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | – |
| PastePal | $7.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| CleanClip | $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Pasta | Free tier, €8.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| ClipPilot | Free | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Maccy | Free tier, $9.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Pycopaste | $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| TextSniper | $7.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Unfold | Free tier, $7 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| BoltAi | $19 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Lungo | $2.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Magnet | €4.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Synergy | $29.99 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to Text Catalyst: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
PastePal is the closest pay-once alternative to Text Catalyst. PastePal is a universal clipboard manager that works seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It's a reliable tool that allows you to organize and control your clipboard history. It costs $7.99 one-time and runs on Mac.
Yes. Pasta, ClipPilot, Maccy and Unfold offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Lungo is the lowest-priced option at $2.99 one-time, compared with Free tier, $19.99 one-time for Text Catalyst. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. Synergy is available on Linux and Windows, which Text Catalyst does not support.
No. Every app on PayOnceApps is listed because it sells a one-time (perpetual) license. Some also offer a free tier or trial. Prices are checked against the developer's site but can change, so confirm on the app's website before buying.
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