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CopyQ alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave CopyQ: dated, busy interface, and no built-in sync between computers. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CopyQ, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ditto currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ditto logoDittoOpen sourceYesWindows4 of 466.5
2Maccy logoMaccyOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 462.6
3Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 548.9
  1. Ditto logo

    1. DittoTop pick

    Best for: Windows users who want a much bigger, searchable clipboard history for free

    Open sourceWindows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from CopyQ

    Simpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Searchable history stored locally in SQLite
    • Encrypted clipboard sync between networked PCs

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Interface looks dated
    • Network sync takes manual setup
    Visit Ditto Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ditto a good CopyQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Clipboard sync
    Between networked computers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ditto-cp.sourceforge.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    In transit over the network
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ditto-cp.sourceforge.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    SQLite database
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ditto-cp.sourceforge.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Maccy logo

    2. Maccy

    Best for: Mac users who want fast, private clipboard history without extras

    Open sourcemacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CopyQ

    Minimal, fast and free clipboard history on the Mac.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Very fast keyboard search and paste
    • History stays on your Mac
    • Respects password managers clearing secrets

    Cons

    • No sync to iPhone or other Macs
    • Minimal features by design
    • Recent versions need macOS 14 or later
    Visit Maccy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Maccy a good CopyQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maccy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS Sonoma 14 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maccy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Data storage
    Local only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026maccy.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Raycast logo

    3. Raycast

    Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from CopyQ

    Clipboard history built into a launcher on macOS and Windows.

    Pros

    • Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
    • Large extension store for popular work tools
    • Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
    • Fast, polished interface with good defaults

    Cons

    • AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
    • Requires an account for sync and team features
    • Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
    Visit Raycast Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raycast a good CopyQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal and work use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $8/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams Pro price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CopyQ alternative for…

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

Ditto logo

Best CopyQ alternative for most people

Ditto

Simpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.

Maccy logo

Best CopyQ alternative for a free option

Maccy

Minimal, fast and free clipboard history on the Mac.

Raycast logo

Best CopyQ alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Clipboard history built into a launcher on macOS and Windows.

Ditto logo

Best CopyQ alternative for open source

Ditto

Simpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.

Paste logo

Best CopyQ alternative for Mac

Paste

Polished visual clipboard with iCloud sync for Apple users.

Ditto logo

Best CopyQ alternative for Windows

Ditto

Simpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.

CopyQ alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CopyQ?

Ditto ranks first right now. Simpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync. Maccy and Paste follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to CopyQ?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to CopyQ?

Yes: Ditto and Maccy.

Why do people switch from CopyQ?

The complaints we hear most: dated, busy interface; no built-in sync between computers; scripting takes effort to learn.

How is this list ranked?

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