Jackdaw vs Yoink
Yoink is the category-defining Mac shelf app — drag files onto it, then drop them wherever you need, with deep macOS Services integration.
| Feature | Jackdaw | Yoink |
|---|---|---|
| File drop-zone / shelf | Yes | Yes |
| Clipboard history | Yes | Basic widget only |
| On-device dictation | Yes | No |
| Stage mixed content (files, images, text) | Yes | Files & images (limited text snippets) |
| All-in-one (shelf + clipboard + dictation) | Yes | No (file shelf only) |
| Pricing | Pro — 14-day free trial | One-time (~$8.99, also on Setapp/iOS) |
Yoink is the gold standard for a drag-and-drop shelf, and even added a light clipboard-history widget of its own. Jackdaw matches the shelf experience with a full clipboard manager and on-device dictation built in, not a bolt-on widget.
FAQ
Does Yoink have a real clipboard manager?
Yoink added a basic clipboard-history widget in 2022, but it isn't a full clipboard manager. Jackdaw pairs a full clipboard history with the same kind of file shelf.
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Try every feature free for 14 days — then a one-time purchase or a subscription, your choice. Your clipboard, files, and dictation never leave your Mac.