CopyQ AlternativesTop Clipboard Managers and other similar apps like CopyQ

CopyQ is described as 'Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features' 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 Windows, Mac, 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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CopyQ alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. 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.

    119 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 CopyQ

     
    Comments about Ditto as an Alternative to CopyQ
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    Guest
    Negative May 29, 2019
    7

    Ditto is only Windows compatible, not Linux/Mac

    TBayAreaPat
    Positive Jul 29, 2024
    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 Jan 8, 2020
    2

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ditto is a great CopyQ alternative.

    • Ditto is the most popular Windows alternative to CopyQ.

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

    • Ditto is Free and Open SourceCopyQ is also Free and Open Source
    • Ditto is Lightweight and CustomizableCopyQ is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    45 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 CopyQ

     

    • PasteBar is the most popular Mac alternative to CopyQ.

    • PasteBar is Free and Open SourceCopyQ is also Free and Open Source
    • PasteBar is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCopyQ is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    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 CopyQ

     

    • Planck is the most popular Linux alternative to CopyQ.

    • Planck is Freemium and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
    • Planck is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCopyQ is not according to our users
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    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.

    76 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives

    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 CopyQ

     

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

    • CopyCat Clipboard is Freemium and Open SourceCopyQ is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    122 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 CopyQ

     
    Comments about Maccy as an Alternative to CopyQ
    Nick Scientist
    Positive Sep 2, 2022
    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.

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

    ClipShelf

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    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.

    38 ClipShelf alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ClipShelf screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Clipboard monitoring

    ClipShelf VS CopyQ

     
  10. Clipy icon

    Clipy

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    Clipy is a clipboard extension for macOS.

    111 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 CopyQ

     
  11. ClipClip icon

    ClipClip

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    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.

    47 ClipClip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Universal clipboard
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode

    ClipClip VS CopyQ

     
    Comments about ClipClip as an Alternative to CopyQ
    Staubsaugerbeutel
    Positive Nov 16, 2023
    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.

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    • ClipClip is Free and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
    • ClipClip is LightweightCopyQ is not according to our users
  12. ClipboardFusion icon

    ClipboardFusion

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    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.

    119 ClipboardFusion alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

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

    ClipboardFusion Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Support for Hotkeys

    ClipboardFusion VS CopyQ

     

    • ClipboardFusion is the most popular Web-based alternative to CopyQ.

    • ClipboardFusion is Freemium and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    293 RecentX alternatives

    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 CopyQ

     

    • RecentX is the most popular commercial alternative to CopyQ.

    • RecentX is Paid and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
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