Windows Clipboard AlternativesClipboard Managers and other similar apps like Windows Clipboard

Windows Clipboard is described as 'Sync images and text across devices with a cloud-based clipboard. Access history via Windows key + V, pin frequent items, and transfer effortlessly' and is a clipboard manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows Clipboard for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Windows Clipboard alternative is CopyQ, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Clipboard are Ditto, Planck, CopyCat Clipboard and Maccy.

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Sync images and text across devices with a cloud-based clipboard. Access history via Windows key + V, pin frequent items, and transfer effortlessly.

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Windows Clipboard alternatives page was last updated Nov 20, 2024
  1. CopyQ icon
     301 likes

    Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features.

    111 CopyQ alternatives
    CopyQ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused

    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 iconWindows Clipboard Icon

    CopyQ VS Windows Clipboard

    Is CopyQ a good alternative to Windows Clipboard?
     
    • CopyQ is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Windows Clipboard.

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

    • CopyQ is Free and Open SourceWindows Clipboard is Free and Proprietary
    • CopyQ is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Clipboard is not according to our users
  2. Ditto icon
     393 likes

    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.

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    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 iconWindows Clipboard Icon

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  3. Planck icon
     17 likes

    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.

    56 Planck alternatives
    Planck screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  4. CopyCat Clipboard icon
     18 likes

    CopyCat Clipboard simplifies your copying-pasting. Just copy once, and see the magic unfold across all your devices and platform.

    62 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top CopyCat Clipboard Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Cross-device syncing
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Sync with Google Drive
    11.  Cross-Platform
    CopyCat Clipboard iconWindows Clipboard Icon

    CopyCat Clipboard VS Windows Clipboard

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

    • CopyCat Clipboard is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Clipboard is Free and Proprietary
  5. Maccy icon
     29 likes

    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.

    113 Maccy alternatives
    Maccy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  6. ClipShelf icon
     8 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.

    33 ClipShelf alternatives
    ClipShelf screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    ClipShelf iconWindows Clipboard Icon

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  7. FastKeys icon
     114 likes

    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    125 FastKeys alternatives
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher
    FastKeys iconWindows Clipboard Icon

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  8. Clipy icon
     36 likes

    Clipy is a clipboard extension for macOS.

    104 Clipy alternatives
    Clipy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    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 iconWindows Clipboard Icon

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  9. RecentX icon
     106 likes

    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.

    285 RecentX alternatives
    RecentX screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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 iconWindows Clipboard Icon

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    • RecentX is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Clipboard.

    • RecentX is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Clipboard is Free and Proprietary
  10. ClipboardFusion icon
     35 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.

    110 ClipboardFusion alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    ClipboardFusion Features

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

    ClipboardFusion VS Windows Clipboard

    Is ClipboardFusion a good alternative to Windows Clipboard?
     
    • ClipboardFusion is the most popular Web-based alternative to Windows Clipboard.

    • ClipboardFusion is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Clipboard is Free and Proprietary
  11. ClipX icon
     53 likes

    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.

    98 ClipX alternatives
    ClipX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    ClipX iconWindows Clipboard Icon

    ClipX VS Windows Clipboard

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  12. ArsClip icon
     42 likes

    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.

    103 ArsClip alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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