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Best Clipboard Managers in 2026
Clipboard managers save copied text and other clipboard entries so you can reuse them. This list is for people comparing tools for personal or work use on a budget.
- 40 apps
- Research read 15 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Relic
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5Relic combines cross-device clipboard history, varied search options, and local AI features.
- 2
Clipman
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4Clipman offers broad clipboard history features, multiple storage choices, and cross-device synchronization.
- 3
Pasteable
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Pasteable combines searchable clipboard history with collections, snippets, and local offline storage.
- 4
ClipboardFusion
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3ClipboardFusion offers clipboard history, text cleanup, macros and cross-device syncing, with a free personal-use option and a 30-day Pro trial.
- 5
Octoclip
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Octoclip offers cross-device clipboard history with both nearby and user-configured cloud syncing.
- 6
OmniClip
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1OmniClip combines cross-device clipboard sync with searchable history, favorites, notifications, and optional end-to-end encryption. It is free, though users should check applicable storage limits.
- 7
Buddi
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsBuddi covers core account, transaction, and spending review tasks without a listed charge. Its dated latest release and the extra plugin steps for older data are important considerations.
- 8
CopyQ
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsCopyQ offers extensive clipboard organization and customization without sending data over the network, according to its project.
- 9
Qlipper
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsQlipper provides a free clipboard history applet across three desktop platforms.
- 10
CopyPaste
Free plan MacWindowsCopyPaste combines broad clipboard format support with search and organization tools while keeping history local. Linux users should note that supported development ended after v2.11.0.
- 11
Flycut
Free plan iPhoneMacFlycut offers clipboard history and favorites on Mac, with a smaller, 40-item history on iOS. Its listed features include iCloud sync, and the apps are free.
- 12
PastePaw
Free plan MacWindowsPastePaw combines clipboard search and clip tools with an MCP server on macOS, while offering a separate free Windows app with fewer features.
- 13
Nice Clipboard
Free plan iPhoneMacNice Clipboard offers a focused, free way to keep clipboard history available across Mac and iPhone. Its older iOS listing and undisclosed privacy details are worth noting before use.
- 14
Pasta
Free plan iPhoneMacPasta combines clipboard search, previews, snippets, and optional syncing in a free Mac-focused app. Users should consider its stated at-rest encryption limitation and enable FileVault as recommended.
- 15
PasteBar
Free plan MacWindowsPasteBar combines searchable history with ways to organize and reuse many kinds of copied content.
- 16
Pastin
Free plan iPhoneMacPastin offers searchable clipboard storage and snippets on Apple platforms, with a limited free tier.
- 17
CLCL
Free plan WindowsPick CLCL if you use Windows and want clipboard history, reusable text templates, and configurable pasting at no cost.
- 18
Clipdiary
Free plan WindowsChoose Clipdiary if you use Windows and want searchable clipboard history, clip organization, and reusable snippets.
- 19
Clipy
Free plan MacClipy combines local clipboard history with saved snippets and keyboard shortcuts in a free macOS app.
- 20
Clipbara
Free plan MacChoose Clipbara if you want a searchable macOS clipboard history with pinboards, previews, app exclusions, and offline retrieval.
- 21
ClipClip
Free plan WindowsChoose ClipClip if you use Windows and want clipboard history alongside editing, quick paste, and screen capture tools.
- 22
ClipMenu
Free plan MacClipMenu offers a broad clipboard history, snippet storage, and menu-based actions as freeware. The listed release is dated 2009, and the Help page identifies unfinished sections.
- 23
ClipSafe
Free plan WindowsClipSafe offers searchable, locally stored clipboard history with shortcuts, pins, tags, and a VS Code extension. It is limited to Windows and does not provide cross-device sync.
- 24
ClipX
Free plan WindowsClipX covers common clipboard formats, search, snippets, and configurable history cleanup while keeping history on the user's machine. Check the unsigned-installer warning before downloading.
- 25
Ditto
Free plan WindowsChoose Ditto if you want a free Windows utility for searching and reusing clipboard history, with support for multiple content types and computer sync.
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Check the platforms you use, whether a free plan meets your needs, and whether a trial lets you assess a paid plan. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence and open-source status before choosing.
Questions
Do clipboard managers have free plans?
Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list, including freemium and free software options.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
Listed tools run on macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux, Android or the web. Check the platform details for the app you want.
Are free trials available?
Some tools list trials. Pasteable lists 7 days, and ClipboardFusion lists 30 days.
Are any clipboard managers open source?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Qlipper is listed with an open-source pricing note.
What does ClipboardFusion cost?
ClipboardFusion has a free plan, with paid access listed from $19 and a 30-day trial.