Klipper AlternativesClipboard Managers and other similar apps like Klipper

Klipper is described as 'Free and open source, multifunctional clipboard manager for the KDE interface' and is a clipboard manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Klipper for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Klipper alternative is CopyQ, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Klipper are Ditto, PasteBar, Planck and CopyCat Clipboard.

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  1. CopyQ icon
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    CopyQ

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    Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features.

    112 CopyQ alternatives
    CopyQ screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Shows a list of previously copied text or images.
    Tabs with text, HTML and image items
    +5
    Simple built-in editor

    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 iconKlipper Icon

    CopyQ VS Klipper

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

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

    • CopyQ is Free and Open SourceKlipper is also Free and Open Source
    • CopyQ is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightKlipper is not according to our users
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    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.

    115 Ditto alternatives
    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Dark theme

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Clipboard monitoring
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Auto-delete
    Ditto iconKlipper Icon

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  4. PasteBar icon
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    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.

    35 PasteBar alternatives
    PasteBar screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    PasteBar screenshot 1
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    +9
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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    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.

    59 Planck alternatives
    Planck screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Planck screenshot 1
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    +2
    Planck screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  7. CopyCat Clipboard icon
    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.

    66 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 2
    +9
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 3

    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 iconKlipper Icon

    CopyCat Clipboard VS Klipper

    Is CopyCat Clipboard a good alternative to Klipper?
     

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

    • CopyCat Clipboard is Freemium and Open SourceKlipper is Free and Open Source
  8. Rememory icon
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    Rememory

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    Rememory is a powerful clipboard manager designed to boost your productivity by saving unlimited clipboard history. Whether it's formatted text, HTML pages, or images, Rememory ensures you never lose important data.

    29 Rememory alternatives
    Rememory screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Rememory screenshot 1
    Rememory screenshot 2
    +2
    Rememory screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unlimited storage
    2.  Custom themes
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Thumbnail preview
    5.  Quick search
    Rememory iconKlipper Icon

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  10. ClipShelf icon
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    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.

    36 ClipShelf alternatives
    ClipShelf screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    ClipShelf screenshot 1
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    ClipShelf iconKlipper Icon

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  11. Clipboard Studio icon
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    Clipboard Studio

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    Clipboard Studio is a open-source clipboard management application to help you keep track of your clipboard text history.

    29 Clipboard Studio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clipboard Studio notifications

    Clipboard Studio Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Clipboard monitoring
    Clipboard Studio iconKlipper Icon

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  12. Maccy icon
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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.

    117 Maccy alternatives
    Maccy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Maccy screenshot 1
    Maccy screenshot 2
    +3
    Maccy screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  13. Clipy icon
    Clipy icon

    Clipy

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    Clipy is a clipboard extension for macOS.

    105 Clipy alternatives
    Clipy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clipy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    The last version (1.2.1) is from October 2018.

    Clipy iconKlipper Icon

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  14. Copyboard icon
    Copyboard icon

    Copyboard

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    Copyboard is a simple productivity tool to copy frequently-used text to your device pasteboard with just a single click.

    26 Copyboard alternatives
    Copyboard screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Copyboard screenshot 1
    Copyboard screenshot 2
    +5
    Copyboard screenshot 3

    Copyboard Features

    1.  Snippets
    2.  Sync with iCloud
    3.  Snippets Manager
    4.  Copy & paste actions
    5.  Share link
    6.  Share Clipboard
    Copyboard iconKlipper Icon

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  15. RecentX icon
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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.

    288 RecentX alternatives
    RecentX screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RecentX screenshot 1
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    +7
    RecentX screenshot 3

    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 iconKlipper Icon

    RecentX VS Klipper

    Is RecentX a good alternative to Klipper?
     

    • RecentX is the most popular commercial alternative to Klipper.

    • RecentX is Paid and ProprietaryKlipper is Free and Open Source
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