ClipMate Alternatives for Linux

ClipMate is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is CopyQ, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ClipMate and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ClipMate are TFCBM, Klipper, Pano Clipboard Manager and Diodon.

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  1. CopyQ icon

    CopyQ

     334 likes

    Cross-platform clipboard manager capturing and organizing diverse data in custom tabs, offering search, scripting, editable history, keywords, notes, tags, Vim-like shortcuts, advanced filtering, customizable commands, and full interface customization for users.

    141 CopyQ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    CopyQ vs ClipMate Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    you see an overview of your clips but still have to perform an extra axtion before it is available in your paste

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    anjanoleti
    Positive
    -1

    Clutter-free interface; Supports all filetypes; Very powerful features behind the hood. Looking to find a substitute for ClipMate, found ClipQ which is actually way better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    not as good as clipmate, but you can't beat the price

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CopyQ is Free and Open SourceClipMate is Paid and Proprietary
    • CopyQ is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedClipMate is not according to our users
  2. TFCBM icon

    TFCBM

     5 likes

    Track clipboard history with support for text, images, and files. Search, tag, and organize clipboard items with keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
    Copy text files and images, tag by topic or add to favorites
     
  7. Parcellite icon

    Parcellite

     26 likes

    Parcellite is a lightweight GTK+ clipboard manager. This is a stripped down, basic-features-only clipboard manager with a small memory footprint for those who like simplicity.

    117 Parcellite alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop-up window
     
  9. Clipman icon

    Clipman

     15 likes

    Clipman is a clipboard manager for Xfce. It keeps the clipboard contents around while it is usually lost when you close an application. It is able to handle text and images, and has a feature to execute actions on specific text selections by matching them against regular...

    104 Clipman alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Clipman in use as a panel plug-in
     
  10. cliphist icon

    cliphist

     2 likes

    Cliphist is an efficient Linux-based Wayland clipboard manager supporting both text and images, conserving content byte-for-byte. It archives clipboard changes to a history file, integrates with tools like dmenu or rofi for recall, and remains lightweight, open-source, and ad-free.

    81 cliphist alternatives

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    • Linux
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  11. Qopy icon

    Qopy

     4 likes

    Qopy is a fixed clipboard manager designed as a simple alternative to the standard clipboard in Windows. It aims to provide a smoother, more reliable experience. Plus, it's compatible with Linux, so you can enjoy the same great features on both operating systems.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  12. C

    clipse clipboard manager

     1 like

    clipse is a configurable, TUI-based clipboard manager application written in Go with minimal dependency. Though the app is optimized for a Linux OS using a dedicated window manager, clipse can also be used on any Unix-based system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Wayland
     
  13. C

    Clipvault

     1 like

    Clipboard history manager for Wayland, inspired by cliphist.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Wayland
     
  14. Serigy icon

    Serigy

     1 like

    Pin clipboard information selectively and safely without a program by saving everything you copy.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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