Filtered ranking
Best Clipboard Managers for Linux in 2026
3 of the 10 clipboard managers ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Linux. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
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
- 2
GPaste
A BSD-2-Clause clipboard manager for GNOME on Linux, shipped as a daemon, a graphical tool and a GNOME Shell extension in one package. It covers Linux only, so it fits GNOME users rather than cross-platform users.
Best for GNOME users who want clipboard history in the desktop
LinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
- 3
Clipboard Indicator
A GNOME Shell extension under MIT that keeps clipboard history in the top bar. It works only inside GNOME Shell on Linux and is an extension rather than a standalone app.
Best for GNOME Shell users who want a top-bar history
LinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
 CopyQ | 85.5 | Free and open source | LinuxWindowsmacOS |
 GPaste | 80.0 | Free and open source | Linux |
 Clipboard Indicator | 76.5 | Free and open source | Linux |
