Ditto
A long-standing free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows with search and network sync.
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About Ditto
Ditto extends the Windows clipboard by saving everything you copy into a local SQLite database, so you can search and paste older items later from a tray icon or global hotkey. It handles text, images and HTML, shows thumbnails of copied images, supports full Unicode, and lets you choose which formats are stored. Items can be pasted by double-click, Enter or drag and drop into any app that supports normal copy and paste. A distinctive feature is syncing clipboards between several computers on a network, with data encrypted in transit. It is free and open source under GPL-3.0, has been around for many years, and is available as an installer, a portable version or from the Microsoft Store. It only runs on Windows. Windows' built-in clipboard history (Win+V) now covers basic needs, and Ditto's interface looks dated, but it offers far more history, search and control, and remains a common recommendation for Windows power users.
Best for: Windows users who want a much bigger, searchable clipboard history for free.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source
- Searchable history stored locally in SQLite
- Encrypted clipboard sync between networked PCs
Why people leave
- Windows only
- Interface looks dated
- Network sync takes manual setup
Top Ditto alternatives
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CopyQ66.5Cross-platform, with tabs and scripting for more advanced clipboard workflows.
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Microsoft PowerToys52.2Advanced Paste converts clipboard content into other formats on Windows.
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Raycast50.3Clipboard history plus a launcher, now on Windows.
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Flow Launcher48.9Launcher with community clipboard plugins if you want everything in one box.
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Ditto: common questions
Is Ditto free?
Yes. Ditto is free, open-source software.
Is Ditto open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at sabrogden/Ditto.
What platforms does Ditto run on?
Ditto is available for Windows.
What are the best alternatives to Ditto?
The highest-ranked Ditto alternatives right now are CopyQ, Microsoft PowerToys and Raycast. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.