CopyQ Alternatives

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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Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features.

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CopyQ alternatives page was last updated Jun 3, 2025
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  1. Clipboard Assistant icon

    Clipboard Assistant

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    Introducing Clipboard Assistant – the ultimate tool to streamline your workflow by giving you full control over your clipboard history. Whether you’re working on multiple projects or just need a more organized approach to managing what you copy, Clipboard Assistant has got you...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clipboard Assistant screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Clipboard Assistant VS CopyQ

     
  2. 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 CopyQ

     

    • RecentX is the most popular commercial alternative to CopyQ.

    • RecentX is Paid and ProprietaryCopyQ is Free and Open Source
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    Clibor

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    Clibor is a portable lightweight clipboard manager that combines the functionality of a clipboard manager like Ditto plus the ability to format clipboard text. It is very flexible and customizable, having enough options to allow you to a tailor it to your exact needs.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Clibor Features

    1.  Portable

    Clibor VS CopyQ

     
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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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    ArsClip

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    ArsClip is a freeware utility for the windows clipboard. ArsClip monitors the clipboard and keeps track of the entries. Press a configurable hotkey and select an item (or items) to quickly paste into a program.

    111 ArsClip alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Support for Hotkeys

    ArsClip VS CopyQ

     
  7. ClipAngel icon

    ClipAngel

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    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.

    102 ClipAngel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ClipAngel screenshot 1

    ClipAngel Features

    1.  Portable

    ClipAngel VS CopyQ

     
    Comments about ClipAngel as an Alternative to CopyQ
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    Positive Aug 7, 2024
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    This is an advanced program that will capture inline imagery and much more.

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    • ClipAngel is Free and Open SourceCopyQ is also Free and Open Source
  8. ClipX icon

    ClipX

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    ClipX is a tiny clipboard history manager. It is sweet, it is free, use it. You can use the system tray icon to restore your old clipboards and use a hotkey to paste them directly inside your favorite editor.

    106 ClipX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ClipX screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, ClipX 1.0.3.9 beta 7, released in July 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Clipboard monitoring
    2.  Image copy
    3.  Support for Long Path Name

    ClipX VS CopyQ

     
  10. Unclutter icon

    Unclutter

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    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 clipboard history tracking.

    129 Unclutter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Unclutter screenshot 1

    Unclutter Features

    1.  Built-in Note Taker
    2.  Dashboard
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Clipboard monitoring

    Unclutter VS CopyQ

     
  11. 1clipboard icon

    1clipboard

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    1Clipboard is managerial clipboard software that enables you to approach clipboard at any place on any device.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    1clipboard screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    Since 2016, there is no new version. See changelog: http://1clipboard.io/update

    1clipboard Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Synchronization
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Sits in the System Tray
    6.  Electron based

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  12. Rainclip icon

    Rainclip

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    Universal clipboard assistant which keeps a history of copied texts and images and securely syncs them between computers. Keeps also your most used text snippets ready to be pasted into anywhere.

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Light and dark modes

    Rainclip Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Snippets
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Sync with Google Drive
    5.  Clipboard monitoring

    Rainclip VS CopyQ

     
  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 CopyQ

     
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