CopyQ alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best CopyQ alternative for most people
DittoSimpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.
Best CopyQ alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RaycastClipboard history built into a launcher on macOS and Windows.
Best CopyQ alternative for open source
DittoSimpler, long-standing Windows clipboard manager with network sync.
Best CopyQ alternative for Windows
DittoSimpler, 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.