Best clipboard managers
Apps that keep a searchable history of everything you copy, so you can paste it again later.
4 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All clipboard managers
- Alternatives to CopyQ
A free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows, macOS and Linux with tabs, editing and scripting.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Maccy
A lightweight, open-source clipboard history manager for macOS that stays keyboard-first.
Open sourcemacOS - Alternatives to Paste
A visual clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with unlimited history, pinboards and iCloud sync.
PaidmacOS, iOS - Alternatives to Ditto
A long-standing free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows with search and network sync.
Open sourceWindows
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Common questions
What are the best clipboard managers?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading clipboard managers right now are CopyQ, Maccy, Paste and Ditto.
Are there free clipboard managers?
Yes. CopyQ (open source), Maccy (open source) and Ditto (open source) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which clipboard managers are open source?
CopyQ, Maccy and Ditto.