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Paste vs Structured

Paste logo

Paste

Utilities

Subscription clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync between devices

From
$29.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Structured logo

Structured

Productivity

Visual daily planner for time blocking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paste it is an ongoing subscription, unlike the free, one-time-cost alternatives Maccy and the built in macOS clipboard, so the cost compounds every year it is used.; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • They diverge on capability: Paste covers Clipboard history, Structured covers Visual timeline.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paste and Structured actually diverge.

Attributes where Paste and Structured differ
AttributePasteStructured
Starting price$29.99/yearFree
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMac, iOSiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch
CategoryUtilitiesProductivity
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Paste

  • Clipboard history
  • Pinboards
  • Rich content support
  • Search and filter
  • Setapp availability

Only in Structured

  • Visual timeline
  • Time blocking
  • Calendar integration
  • Widgets
  • Recurring tasks
  • Apple Calendar
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Reminders

Both cover

  • iCloud sync

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Paste

  • Someone who regularly copies something on their iPhone, such as an address or code, and needs it moments later on their Macnot Structured
  • A user organising reusable snippets like email signatures or boilerplate text into named pinboardsnot Structured
  • A team member already paying for Setapp who wants Paste included rather than purchased separatelynot Structured
  • Anyone who has outgrown a local-only clipboard manager because they now work across multiple Apple devicesnot Structured

Structured

  • Productivitynot Paste
  • Collaborationnot Paste
  • Task managementnot Paste
  • Organizationnot Paste

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Paste

  • It is an ongoing subscription, unlike the free, one-time-cost alternatives Maccy and the built in macOS clipboard, so the cost compounds every year it is used.
  • Sync depends on iCloud, so a user without a reliable iCloud connection or who disables iCloud for privacy reasons loses the entire reason to pay for it over Maccy.
  • It has no Windows or Android app, so sync only works within the Apple ecosystem.
  • Because it preserves rich content and images, the synced history can grow large enough to be noticeable in iCloud storage use over time.
  • A user who only ever uses one Mac gets no benefit from the subscription cost over a free local-only tool like Maccy.

Structured

  • No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
  • Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
  • Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
  • One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps

Pricing, plan by plan

Paste

$29.99/year
  • Paste$2.49/month
    • Billed annually at roughly 29.99 USD per year
    • Covers Mac, iPhone and iPad apps under one subscription
    • iCloud sync between all devices

Structured

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
    • Task subtasks and notes
    • Icons and color coding
  • Pro$undefined/month or year or lifetime
    • Structured AI for smart planning
    • Calendar and reminders import
    • Recurring tasks

Which should you pick?

Choose Paste if

  • You need clipboard history.
  • You work on Mac, iOS.
  • You also want pinboards.
Paste review

Choose Structured if

  • You need visual timeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
  • You also want time blocking.
Structured review

Questions people ask

Is Paste or Structured better?
Neither clearly leads. Paste starts at $29.99/year and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paste or Structured?
Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/year for Paste and Free for Structured.
Does Paste or Structured run on more platforms?
Paste runs on Mac, iOS. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
Can I use Structured for free?
Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paste starts at $29.99/year.
What is Paste best used for?
Paste is most often used for someone who regularly copies something on their iphone, such as an address or code, and needs it moments later on their mac, a user organising reusable snippets like email signatures or boilerplate text into named pinboards, a team member already paying for setapp who wants paste included rather than purchased separately, anyone who has outgrown a local-only clipboard manager because they now work across multiple apple devices. Of those, someone who regularly copies something on their iphone, such as an address or code, and needs it moments later on their mac and a user organising reusable snippets like email signatures or boilerplate text into named pinboards are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
What can Paste do that Structured cannot?
Paste covers Clipboard history, Pinboards, Rich content support, Search and filter. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Both handle iCloud sync.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Paste: Is Paste free?

No. It is a subscription, priced around 2.49 to 3.99 US dollars a month or roughly 30 dollars a year, though it is also available through the Setapp bundle.

Structured: Is Structured free to use?

Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.

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Paste: Does Paste sync between my Mac and iPhone?

Yes, that is its main differentiator, using iCloud to sync clipboard history across Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Structured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?

Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.

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Paste: Is there a free alternative that does not sync?

Yes, Maccy is free, open source and Mac-only with no sync, for users who do not need cross-device history.

Structured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?

Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.

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Structured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?

On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.

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Structured: Does Structured work across all my devices?

Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.

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Structured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?

On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.

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