Clipboard (CB) alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

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Common reasons people leave Clipboard (CB): command-line only, with no graphical history window, and takes some learning of commands and flags. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Clipboard (CB), then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CopyQ currently ranks first.

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The best Clipboard (CB) alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for most people

CopyQ

Open-source GUI clipboard manager with history, tabs and its own scripting, on all desktops.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for a free option

Maccy

Lightweight open-source clipboard history for Mac, opened with a keyboard shortcut.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for open source

Ditto

Free Windows clipboard history with search and sync between PCs.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for Mac

Paste

Polished paid clipboard history for Mac and iPhone with pinboards and iCloud sync.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for Windows

CopyQ

Open-source GUI clipboard manager with history, tabs and its own scripting, on all desktops.

Best Clipboard (CB) alternative for Linux

CopyQ

Open-source GUI clipboard manager with history, tabs and its own scripting, on all desktops.

Clipboard (CB) alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Clipboard (CB)?

CopyQ ranks first right now. Open-source GUI clipboard manager with history, tabs and its own scripting, on all desktops. Maccy and Ditto follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Clipboard (CB)?

Yes. CopyQ (open source), Maccy (open source) and Ditto (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Clipboard (CB)?

Yes: CopyQ, Maccy and Ditto.

Which Clipboard (CB) alternatives work on Linux?

CopyQ runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Clipboard (CB)?

The complaints we hear most: command-line only, with no graphical history window; takes some learning of commands and flags; development has slowed compared with its early releases.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Clipboard (CB), reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.