Open Source CopyQ AlternativesTop Clipboard Managers and other similar apps like CopyQ

The best open source alternative to CopyQ is Ditto. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to CopyQ and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to CopyQ are PasteBar, CopyCat Clipboard, Maccy and ClipPocket.

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CopyQ alternatives are mainly Clipboard Managers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or Note-taking Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to CopyQ.
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  1. Ditto icon
     418 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.

    145 Ditto alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  2. PasteBar icon
     46 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Maccy icon
     41 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.

    151 Maccy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
     
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  5. ClipPocket icon
     12 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)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. TFCBM icon
     5 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
     
  7. Keyboard-centric clipboard manager for Mac that stores over 500 items including text, images, and files, provides instant search and filtering, customizable keyboard shortcuts for access and paste, plaintext paste option, menu bar operation, and auto-launch at login.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  8. ClipAngel icon
     19 likes

    ClipAngel is an extension to the standard Windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard allowing you access to any saved item at a later time. It saves main types of data that can be put on the clipboard: text, images, html, files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  9. Klipper icon
     18 likes

    Klipper is a free and open source, multifunctional clipboard manager for the KDE interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
     
  10. ClipboardZanager is a modern, quick and smart clipboard manager for Windows 10. It creates a historic of what you copy and let you paste the data at any time on any device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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