CopyQ AlternativesTop Clipboard Managers and other similar apps like CopyQ

CopyQ is described as 'Multi-platform clipboard tool monitoring and saving text, images, and custom formats, with tabs, search, shortcuts, scripting, and customization for efficiency' and is a very popular clipboard manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to CopyQ for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best CopyQ alternative is Ditto, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CopyQ are PasteBar, Planck, CopyCat Clipboard and Maccy.

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  1. Ditto icon

    Ditto

     414 likes

    Extends clipboard history by saving every copied item, including text, images, and HTML. Enables search, thumbnail previews, and secure network sync across devices. Accessible via tray or hotkey, supports Unicode, offers 17 translations, and uses SQLite storage.

    137 Ditto alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries
     
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    Ditto vs CopyQ Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Ditto is only Windows compatible, not Linux/Mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    When copying a line of text inline with icons/thumbnails, CopyQ puts a sort of placeholder vs with Ditto where the link anchor text shows.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Ditto has a cleaner UI and works better out of the box.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Ditto is Free and Open SourceCopyQ is also Free and Open Source
  2. PasteBar icon

    PasteBar

     44 likes

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Mac and Windows offering unlimited clipboard history, secure local storage, PIN protection, advanced backup and restore, collections, tabs, extensive workflow features, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and syntax highlighting.

    63 PasteBar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Planck icon

    Planck

     30 likes

    Keeps text, image, and link history encrypted and synced in real time across Mac, Windows, and Linux. Offers fast search, smart image text recognition, reliable cloud backup, offline access, minimal resource usage, and full end-to-end security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. CopyCat Clipboard icon

    CopyCat Clipboard

     26 likes

    Sync clipboard across devices in real-time, organize unlimited items into collections, search clipboard history instantly, recover previous content, personalize settings, store text and links, and access a user-friendly interface across phone, tablet, and computer platforms.

    102 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1
     
  7. Maccy icon

    Maccy

     40 likes

    Lightweight clipboard tool for macOS storing all copy history locally, enabling fast keyboard-first navigation and search, minimal native interface, no logging of sensitive data, customizable settings, automation support, open source under MIT license, and privacy.

    143 Maccy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Maccy screenshot 1
     
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    Maccy vs CopyQ Comments
    Nick Scientist
    Positive
    0

    Maccy is plain better than CopyQ for macOS users. CopyQ hangs sometimes when I toggle open the window with copies, not the case with Maccy. Maccy has an M1 version, CopyQ doesn't. It lacks however customisation, although I would wager most people are not interested in customizing the look of their clipboard manager. For UI/UX people, it's a really good-looking interface.

    • Maccy is Free and Open SourceCopyQ is also Free and Open Source
    • Maccy is MinimalisticCopyQ is not according to our users
  8. ClipPocket icon

    ClipPocket

     10 likes

    Clipboard manager for macOS that automatically saves all copied items, detects types like code, files, images, and URLs, offers local-only privacy, file copying, favorites, instant search, keyboard shortcuts, auto-updates, and a clean interface for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ClipPocket screenshot 1
     
  10. ClipShelf icon

    ClipShelf

     12 likes

    Streamline your multitasking by pinning clipboard history to the taskbar. Avoid lost links and images, and save time with easy paste shortcuts. Explore ClipShelf during your free trial, enjoy basic features for free, or upgrade to maximize clipboard efficiency for Windows users.

    54 ClipShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ClipShelf screenshot 1
     
  12. Snippet – Visual clipboard icon

    Snippet – Visual clipboard

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Snippet – Visual clipboard screenshot 1
     
  13. ClipboardFusion icon

    ClipboardFusion

     36 likes

    ClipboardFusion is a powerful clipboard manager, complete with HotKeys, text scrubbing, text replacing and completely customizable clipboard Macros. ClipboardFusion can remember your clipboard history, and even sync it between computers using the ClipboardFusion Online service.

    138 ClipboardFusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Quick History Menu
     
  14. ClipClip icon

    ClipClip

     15 likes

    ClipClip is a Windows clipboard manager software that will revolutionize the way you use copy and paste. It allows you to view your clipboard and analyze the content, so you can later edit it and organize as per your preferences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ClipClip vs CopyQ Comments
    Staubsaugerbeutel
    Positive
    0

    Imo slightly better than CopyQ. Biggest advantage over CopyQ is that it reliably stores images in the paste history while CopyQ stores the path in some instances. Biggest disadvantage is that it has no appearance tweaking/dark mode and is proprietary, but still free, with donation option.

    • ClipClip is Free and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
  15. Pop Clipboard icon

    Pop Clipboard

     4 likes

    Clipboard manager syncing 3-day history across Apple devices via iCloud, with share sheet support, batch pasting, advanced search, contextual actions, multi-tasking, drag and drop, universal keyboard, no accounts required, and efficient management of content.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Pop Clipboard screenshot 1
     
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