ClipV AlternativesClipboard Managers and other similar apps like ClipV

ClipV is described as 'Minimal, native clipboard manager for macOS — one-time purchase, cross-type history (text, code, images, files), and instant search' and is a clipboard manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ClipV for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best ClipV alternative is CopyQ, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ClipV are Ditto, PasteBar, Planck and CopyCat Clipboard.

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ClipV alternatives page was last updated Jul 2, 2025
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  1. CopyQ icon

    CopyQ

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    Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features.

    119 CopyQ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    CopyQ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Clipboard monitoring
    2.  Image copy
    3.  Copy & paste actions
    4.  Notifications
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Tag based
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Portable
    9.  Image Preview

    CopyQ VS ClipV

     

    • CopyQ is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ClipV.

    • CopyQ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ClipV.

    • CopyQ is Free and Open SourceClipV is Paid and Proprietary
    • CopyQ is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightClipV is not according to our users
  2. Ditto icon

    Ditto

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    Ditto is an extension to the standard windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard allowing you access to any of those items at a later time.

    121 Ditto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Clipboard monitoring
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Auto-delete

    Ditto VS ClipV

     
  4. PasteBar icon

    PasteBar

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    Limitless, Free Clipboard Manager for Mac and Windows. Tired of the same copy and paste tasks? Yeah, we hear you. Reduce repetitive copy-pasting tasks, easily organize and access your clipboard content faster. PasteBar simplifies your work, saving time and boosting productivity.

    47 PasteBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    PasteBar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Copy & paste actions
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Copy Paste Emoji

    PasteBar VS ClipV

     
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    Unclutter

    Efficient desktop app for organizing notes, files, and clipboard clips. Access by pointing and scrolling down. Instantly configurable, supports Dropbox sync, multi-display setups, and Retina displays. Includes draggable cards and...

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  6. Planck icon

    Planck

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    Access your entire clipboard history across all devices with Planck. Enjoy seamless real-time sync, end-to-end encryption, and offline functionality for secure and efficient data management. Planck supports multiple platforms, ensuring continuous productivity.

    71 Planck alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Planck screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Universal clipboard
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Share Clipboard
    12.  Clipboard monitoring

    Planck VS ClipV

     
  7. CopyCat Clipboard icon

    CopyCat Clipboard

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    CopyCat Clipboard simplifies your copying-pasting. Just copy once, and see the magic unfold across all your devices and platform.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1

    Top CopyCat Clipboard Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cross-device syncing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Sync with Google Drive
    11.  Cross-Platform

    CopyCat Clipboard VS ClipV

     

    • CopyCat Clipboard is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ClipV.

    • CopyCat Clipboard is Freemium and Open SourceClipV is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Maccy icon

    Maccy

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    Maccy is a lightweight clipboard manager for macOS. It keeps the history of what you copy and lets you quickly navigate, search, and use previous clipboard contents.

    124 Maccy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Maccy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Maccy VS ClipV

     
  10. Fluent Search icon

    Fluent Search

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    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    113 Fluent Search alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  Custom search
    4.  Custom commands
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Fluent Search VS ClipV

     
  11. Snippet – Visual clipboard icon

    Snippet – Visual clipboard

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    Snippet shows your most recent clipboard items – text, images, colors, files – in a clean, glanceable view from your Mac’s notch or menu bar. It’s not a history. It’s a short-term, visual space for things you’re using right now.

    52 Snippet – Visual clipboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Snippet – Visual clipboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Snippet – Visual clipboard VS ClipV

     
  12. Clipy icon

    Clipy

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    Clipy is a clipboard extension for macOS.

    113 Clipy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clipy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.2.1) is from October 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Snippets

    Clipy VS ClipV

     
  13. AirClipboard icon

    AirClipboard

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    Access your last copied items near the cursor, organize your clipboard with text, images and files — all with a native and elegant UI.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AirClipboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Global hotkey
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    AirClipboard VS ClipV

     

    • AirClipboard is the most popular commercial alternative to ClipV.

    • AirClipboard is Paid and ProprietaryClipV is also Paid and Proprietary
    • AirClipboard is Lightweight and Privacy focusedClipV is not according to our users
  14. Clip-It icon

    Clip-It

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    Clip-it is a local, offline and private clipboard history, where you can take control of your copied data. Boost your productivity with this app that should come pre-installed with every Mac sold.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clip-It screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    Clip-It VS ClipV

     
  15. RecentX icon

    RecentX

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    RecentX is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs, websites & clipboard history. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RecentX screenshot 1

    Top RecentX Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Portable
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Folder-Search
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Clipboard monitoring
    9.  Image Preview
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Folder Tagging
    12.  Bookmark History

    RecentX VS ClipV

     
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