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CLCL vs Clipbara
Both stand on clipboard manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Pick CLCL if you use Windows and want clipboard history, reusable text templates, and configurable pasting at no cost. Its fit is limited to Windows, so people using another platform will need a different utility.
Visit CLCL Free plan Mac
Choose Clipbara if you want a searchable macOS clipboard history with pinboards, previews, app exclusions, and offline retrieval. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than macOS or require the Mac App Store edition to use the same license as the source.
Visit ClipbaraThe facts
| CLCL | Clipbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Clipbara Lifetime: $7.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nakka.com | github.com |
| On clipboard manager software | #5 of 39 | #9 of 39 |
CLCL: what it does well
- Opens clipboard history and registered items with Alt+C.
- Allows reusable text templates and automatic pasting from the menu.
- Users can choose retained formats and windows to ignore.
- Paste keys can be configured separately for each window.
- Plug-ins can add tools and support additional formats.
What to know first
- CLCL is listed for Windows only.
- The English product page says it works with Windows XP and later.
Clipbara: what it does well
- Search covers clip contents, titles, and source apps.
- Filters narrow results by clip type or date.
- Pinboards organize clips for reuse.
- History can be excluded by app and transferred as JSON.
- Core capture and retrieval work offline.
What to know first
- Available only for macOS.
- The Lifetime plan costs $7.99, paid once.
- The Mac App Store edition uses a separate proprietary license.
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