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Best Open-Source Clipboard Managers in 2026
6 of the 10 clipboard managers ranked on listme.name match: their source code is public under an open-source license. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
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
- 2
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
- 3
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
- 4
Clipy
Free, MIT-licensed clipboard history for macOS 13 and later, with plain text and image support and reusable snippets. It runs on the Mac only, where Maccy covers the same job for free.
Best for Mac users who want free history and snippets
macOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
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
- 6
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
