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Best Clipboard Managers in 2026

Clipboard managers keep a history of what you copy so you can paste earlier items. They differ in platform, sync and price. This ranking weighs history and paste speed first, then sync, platform reach and cost.

6 products ranked Updated October 2026 How we rank

The ranking

  1. 1

    Paste

    The most complete clipboard manager here for Apple users, with sync across Mac, iPhone and iPad, pinboards and searchable history. It is a subscription after a seven-day trial, and it does not run on Windows or Linux.

    Best for Apple users who want one clipboard across devices

    macOSiOS, iPadOSSubscription

    90.0score
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  2. 2

    Maccy

    A free, open-source Mac clipboard manager that keeps copy history within reach. It has fewer features than Paste, which adds pinboards and sync across devices.

    Best for Free copy history on Mac with minimal features

    macOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    88.5score
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  3. 3

    Ditto

    A free, GPL-3.0 licensed clipboard history for Windows that stores history in a local database with no login or cloud. It covers Windows only, and its history stays on the PC where it was made.

    Best for Windows users who want free local clipboard history

    WindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    87.0score
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    CopyQ

    The best cross-platform open-source clipboard manager here, running on Linux, Windows and macOS with scripting support. Its advanced features take time to learn, and install steps vary by platform.

    Best for Cross-platform users who want scripted clipboard history

    LinuxWindowsmacOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    85.5score
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  5. 5

    Pastebot

    A paid Mac clipboard manager with a quick paste menu and automatic import of iPhone copies. It needs macOS 26 or later, and it includes one year of updates for $39, with more years at $19.

    Best for Mac users who copy on both iPhone and Mac

    macOSPaid

    82.5score
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  6. 6

    ClipboardFusion

    Focuses on removing formatting and running text macros on Windows, with free basic features for personal use. Mobile syncing and trigger actions need a Pro license.

    Best for Windows users who paste plain text and automate edits

    WindowsFree plan, paid upgrades

    78.5score
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At a glance

ProductScorePricePlatforms
Paste90.0SubscriptionmacOSiOS, iPadOS
Maccy88.5Free and open sourcemacOS
Ditto87.0Free and open sourceWindows
CopyQ85.5Free and open sourceLinuxWindowsmacOS
Pastebot82.5PaidmacOS
ClipboardFusion78.5Free plan, paid upgradesWindows

How to choose clipboard managers

Platform
Maccy and Pastebot are Mac only, Ditto and ClipboardFusion are Windows only, and CopyQ runs on Linux, Windows and macOS.
Sync
Paste syncs history across Apple devices, and ClipboardFusion's Pro licenses add syncing with Android and iOS.
Cost
Maccy, Ditto and CopyQ are free and open source, ClipboardFusion's basic features are free, Paste is a subscription and Pastebot is a paid app.
Privacy
Ditto keeps its history in a local database with no cloud service, while Paste syncs history across your devices.

What the scores weigh

  • Clipboard history and paste speed
  • Platform coverage
  • Sync and mobile features
  • Price and license
  • Formatting and automation

Scores are editorial, from 0 to 100, and use these criteria. Full method · Disclosure

About clipboard managers

A clipboard manager keeps a history of copied items and lets you paste older ones. Most tools in this list do that job, so the differences lie in platform, extras and price.

Apple users have the most choice. Paste syncs history across Mac, iPhone and iPad on a subscription. Pastebot is a paid Mac app with a quick paste menu and iPhone import, and Maccy is a free, open-source Mac clipboard manager. Windows users have Ditto, which is free and keeps its history in a local database, and ClipboardFusion, which focuses on removing formatting and running macros.

CopyQ is the cross-platform option, running on Linux, Windows and macOS under GPL-3.0. The scores are editorial judgments against the criteria, not measurements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free clipboard manager?
Ditto is the strongest free option for Windows, and Maccy is the free pick for Mac. CopyQ is also free and covers Linux, Windows and macOS.
Which clipboard manager syncs between devices?
Paste syncs clipboard history across Mac, iPhone and iPad. ClipboardFusion's Pro licenses add syncing with Android and iOS.
Which clipboard manager works on Linux?
CopyQ is the only clipboard manager in this list that runs on Linux, along with Windows and macOS.
Is Paste worth the price?
Paste suits people who use several Apple devices. It costs $2.49 a month or $29.99 billed annually, after a seven-day free trial.